Side View Mirrors
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Side View Mirrors
Could someone fill me in on the situation with the side view mirrors on the C350. Was (or is) there a problem of some kind on the '08 - '09 models? Were the mirrors redesigned for '09 but have not yet been added to the production cycle?
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Heya, Jack!
To my knowledge, there have only been a few countries that have gotten the newer mirrors on the C-class. I'm not sure of the reasoning for this.
These are the "new" 2009 mirrors in certain markets. They are NOT power-folding like the 2008 model's.
These are the 2008/2009 mirrors found on most (US) w204's.
To my knowledge, there have only been a few countries that have gotten the newer mirrors on the C-class. I'm not sure of the reasoning for this.
These are the "new" 2009 mirrors in certain markets. They are NOT power-folding like the 2008 model's.
These are the 2008/2009 mirrors found on most (US) w204's.
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Heya, Jack!
To my knowledge, there have only been a few countries that have gotten the newer mirrors on the C-class. I'm not sure of the reasoning for this.
These are the "new" 2009 mirrors in certain markets. They are NOT power-folding like the 2008 model's.
These are the 2008/2009 mirrors found on most (US) w204's.
To my knowledge, there have only been a few countries that have gotten the newer mirrors on the C-class. I'm not sure of the reasoning for this.
These are the "new" 2009 mirrors in certain markets. They are NOT power-folding like the 2008 model's.
These are the 2008/2009 mirrors found on most (US) w204's.
I am close to getting a loaded C350 from my friends in Denver ( Westminster MB) and saw some discussion on the mirrors. Build date was 11/11/08 and it is in the port in Maryland. On a truck (or train) heading west. Some good financing with MB (1.9%) and they are eating the first two month payments.
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Hey cj... thanks for the pics. do you know why they changed the mirrors?
I am close to getting a loaded C350 from my friends in Denver ( Westminster MB) and saw some discussion on the mirrors. Build date was 11/11/08 and it is in the port in Maryland. On a truck (or train) heading west. Some good financing with MB (1.9%) and they are eating the first two month payments.
I am close to getting a loaded C350 from my friends in Denver ( Westminster MB) and saw some discussion on the mirrors. Build date was 11/11/08 and it is in the port in Maryland. On a truck (or train) heading west. Some good financing with MB (1.9%) and they are eating the first two month payments.
As to why they changed the mirrors, who knows. I personally like the design of the new mirrors, but they are not power-folding, which is a flaw.
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Yeah... I might shoot a couple of pics to post...:-)
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I'm from Singapore and got my C180 in Nov'08, and the car came with the new mirrors. Yes, they do have the auto folding function.
The new mirrors are part of the Blue Efficiency program that Mercedes are incorporating into the W204.
The new mirrors are part of the Blue Efficiency program that Mercedes are incorporating into the W204.
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I'm from Malaysia. Only C200k and C230 are being offered here due to high tax structure, about US$70k for a C200k Avantgarde. All W204s sold after 1st Apr have the new mirrors and with auto folding function. I noticed that the new mirrors height is shorter and length is longer. Read somewhere that they reduce wind noice at high speed. Cost about US$800 to replace a pair of old to new.
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RLE... is that quote from a dealer and does it include install?
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My C350 built in Feb. 09 in Germany still has the original mirrors.
The reason that has been stated on the forums for the change is complaints about excessive wind noise from the original mirrors. It may also improve aerodynamics slightly, hence the connection with the Blue Efficiency strategy of MB.
I've only had my car for a week, but I don't notice any excessive wind noise, except when heading into a very strong headwind. On the highway at 120 km/hr they are fine. Maybe at Autobahn speeds the noise might be objectionable. But then again, our C's have excellent sound systems, so turn it up...
I compared the original mirrors to the GLK mirrors and agree with what was stated above, they are narrower and longer than the originals. I prefer the original design as I think it offers better visibility.
The reason that has been stated on the forums for the change is complaints about excessive wind noise from the original mirrors. It may also improve aerodynamics slightly, hence the connection with the Blue Efficiency strategy of MB.
I've only had my car for a week, but I don't notice any excessive wind noise, except when heading into a very strong headwind. On the highway at 120 km/hr they are fine. Maybe at Autobahn speeds the noise might be objectionable. But then again, our C's have excellent sound systems, so turn it up...
I compared the original mirrors to the GLK mirrors and agree with what was stated above, they are narrower and longer than the originals. I prefer the original design as I think it offers better visibility.
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My C350 built in Feb. 09 in Germany still has the original mirrors.
The reason that has been stated on the forums for the change is complaints about excessive wind noise from the original mirrors. It may also improve aerodynamics slightly, hence the connection with the Blue Efficiency strategy of MB.
I've only had my car for a week, but I don't notice any excessive wind noise, except when heading into a very strong headwind. On the highway at 120 km/hr they are fine. Maybe at Autobahn speeds the noise might be objectionable. But then again, our C's have excellent sound systems, so turn it up...
I compared the original mirrors to the GLK mirrors and agree with what was stated above, they are narrower and longer than the originals. I prefer the original design as I think it offers better visibility.
The reason that has been stated on the forums for the change is complaints about excessive wind noise from the original mirrors. It may also improve aerodynamics slightly, hence the connection with the Blue Efficiency strategy of MB.
I've only had my car for a week, but I don't notice any excessive wind noise, except when heading into a very strong headwind. On the highway at 120 km/hr they are fine. Maybe at Autobahn speeds the noise might be objectionable. But then again, our C's have excellent sound systems, so turn it up...
I compared the original mirrors to the GLK mirrors and agree with what was stated above, they are narrower and longer than the originals. I prefer the original design as I think it offers better visibility.
