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Old 04-09-2009, 02:45 PM
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New Options in for 2010 Mercedes C-class

Thanks to Jesse Cannon at Benzblogger.com

According to the preliminary Dealer Ordering Guide for the 2010 C-Class we have some great new additions! This information is not final and can be changed before the vehicle arrives.

New standard wheels for the C300 Sport (no photo yet)
Standard Nappa Leather Steering Wheel
4-way power lumbar support added to P1
Passenger side tilt-down mirror
Keyless-Go is a stand-alone option!
Available rear view camera - finally the scene from National Treasure will be accurate.
Tire Pressure monitoring system with read-out for each wheel
Driver's side knee airbag added

New Dynamic Handling Package Added: for C300 and C350 Sport (2WD)
- Driver-adjustable suspension with continuously variable damping
- Speed-sensitive power steering with more direct steering ratio
- Steering wheel shift paddles
- 18" AMG wheels
Labels: C-Class

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What about ipod/Media interface!!

Hope they add this too, and I hope all including keyless go are all available for retrofit!!!

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I have the passenger tilt down mirror on my current 2009 C300.
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Ooh..I want the more direct steering. Any idea if the software can be updated since the system is electric?
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Big changes will be in 2010 September facelift.As local dealers said will be extended following new E class tech.
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I wish my '09 had the leather wrapped steering wheel. I had it in my '07. I hate the feel of the stock one I have now
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Originally Posted by fitzgeraldo88
Thanks to Jesse Cannon at Benzblogger.com

According to the preliminary Dealer Ordering Guide for the 2010 C-Class we have some great new additions! This information is not final and can be changed before the vehicle arrives.

New standard wheels for the C300 Sport (no photo yet)
Standard Nappa Leather Steering Wheel
4-way power lumbar support added to P1
Passenger side tilt-down mirror
Keyless-Go is a stand-alone option!
Available rear view camera - finally the scene from National Treasure will be accurate.
Tire Pressure monitoring system with read-out for each wheel
Driver's side knee airbag added

New Dynamic Handling Package Added: for C300 and C350 Sport (2WD)
- Driver-adjustable suspension with continuously variable damping
- Speed-sensitive power steering with more direct steering ratio
- Steering wheel shift paddles
- 18" AMG wheels
Labels: C-Class

Jesse Cannon-Wallace follow the link below for the full site.
http://www.benzblogger.com/labels/C-Class.html
Looks like a big price increase is coming.
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Keyless go!!!

Yes now we can ride like the big boys!!!
If we can only get the new ipod/media interface
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Originally Posted by fitzgeraldo88
Thanks to Jesse Cannon at Benzblogger.com

According to the preliminary Dealer Ordering Guide for the 2010 C-Class we have some great new additions! This information is not final and can be changed before the vehicle arrives.

New standard wheels for the C300 Sport (no photo yet)
Standard Nappa Leather Steering Wheel
4-way power lumbar support added to P1
Passenger side tilt-down mirror
Keyless-Go is a stand-alone option!
Available rear view camera - finally the scene from National Treasure will be accurate.
Tire Pressure monitoring system with read-out for each wheel
Driver's side knee airbag added

New Dynamic Handling Package Added: for C300 and C350 Sport (2WD)
- Driver-adjustable suspension with continuously variable damping
- Speed-sensitive power steering with more direct steering ratio
- Steering wheel shift paddles
- 18" AMG wheels
Labels: C-Class

Jesse Cannon-Wallace follow the link below for the full site.
http://www.benzblogger.com/labels/C-Class.html
The only things on that list that interest me is the Keyless go and rear view camera. The others have a novelty factor to them with some of the options listed already standard/available in the UK.
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Originally Posted by fitzgeraldo88
Yes now we can ride like the big boys!!!
If we can only get the new ipod/media interface
Is the media interface not available in the US?
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Originally Posted by kremou
Big changes will be in 2010 September facelift.As local dealers said will be extended following new E class tech.
Big face lift as in what types of changes?
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Big face lift as in what types of changes?
+1

Any ideas as to what kind changes to the styling there will be? Hopefully nothing drastic becaise I've just ordered my car!
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Ooh..I want the more direct steering. Any idea if the software can be updated since the system is electric?
Exactly what I was thinking...and the tire pressure read out would be nice as well.
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I wish my '09 had the leather wrapped steering wheel. I had it in my '07. I hate the feel of the stock one I have now
Actually all C Class have leather wrapped wheels. Take a closer look. I have always thought it was a bit hard but it should wear well.
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man..do i want that keyless go option.

maybe i should cancel my order (which is scheduled for delivery in late May) and wait a few months..
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You can always add the aftermarket remote start from Mid City Engineering. It's not quite keyless go in the sense that you still have to hit a button, but you can at least put your key in your pocket once you do and drive off.
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wow, we have some of that stuff in canada already...
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Actually all C Class have leather wrapped wheels. Take a closer look. I have always thought it was a bit hard but it should wear well.
Mine definitely isn't leather wrapped
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My C300, South Africa Made for the south USA, no 4matic has a leather wrapped steering wheel. Sport edition. 2008
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Speed-sensitive power steering with more direct steering ratio

what's that?

c class doesn't have speed-sensitive power steering now?
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Mine definitely isn't leather wrapped
Yes it is. All North American W204s have standard leather-wrapped steering wheels. It's just hard, cheap leather.
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Speed-sensitive power steering with more direct steering ratio

what's that?

c class doesn't have speed-sensitive power steering now?
It's the same system just tuned for more agressive driving I'm assuming
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Originally Posted by C300Kid
It's the same system just tuned for more agressive driving I'm assuming


No i think In US you guys do not have this. Here in Europe I paid extra to have this speed sensitive steering. Its very very light on slow speeds, reveseing , while parking , turning etc. and gets harder when you drive fast.

I can use 1 finger to turn the wheel while parking or reversing. Its that light.
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IM SAYING THIS RIGHT NOW... IF MERCEDES DOES CHANGE AND IMPLEMENT ALL OF THESE CHANGES, IT WILL ALMOST COMPLETE ALL OF THE PROBLEMS THE CAR HAS. the only other problem, they HAVE TO HAVE TO put the SLK 350 Engine with its tuning in this car.

300 HP
265 Lb torque

IF they do all of those changes listed above AND increase it to this power, Mercedes will OWN and there pretty much won't be anything else BMW or Lexus could say at that point. Except for the handling which is because the C-Class is poorly shaped for the tracked and gives out like a Mother*******! but everything else non-performance oriented problems I have had with this car, the solutions are ALL listed on the 2010 changes.
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Originally Posted by mat2hu
IM SAYING THIS RIGHT NOW... IF MERCEDES DOES CHANGE AND IMPLEMENT ALL OF THESE CHANGES, IT WILL ALMOST COMPLETE ALL OF THE PROBLEMS THE CAR HAS. the only other problem, they HAVE TO HAVE TO put the SLK 350 Engine with its tuning in this car.

300 HP
265 Lb torque

IF they do all of those changes listed above AND increase it to this power, Mercedes will OWN and there pretty much won't be anything else BMW or Lexus could say at that point. Except for the handling which is because the C-Class is poorly shaped for the tracked and gives out like a Mother*******! but everything else non-performance oriented problems I have had with this car, the solutions are ALL listed on the 2010 changes.
Kinda had a hard time following you towards the end there....
Are you saying the basic geometry of the C does not work well on the track? I have read a few reviews that blamed the wheel/tire combo on the C for it's "skating" feel but otherwise the suspension setup was excellent. I think the C63 shows that this is the most capable C Class ever. (which honestly doesn't set the bar too terribly high) What tires are you running?


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