Just ordered a 2010 C300 4Matic

Apr 27, 2009 | 07:26 AM

ctrider

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Just ordered a 2010 C300 4Matic

New options are Rear-view camera, keyless go, and optional twin five spoke amg rims.

Two gripes i have,

OPTIONAL REAR CURTAIN AIRBAGS
Comes from South Africa!

Mercedes should not offer airbags as an option! Safety features should be standard, not optional!
Also when i'm spending about 50k for a German car, it should come from Germany!

Anyways, I can't wait to take delivery, hopefully in August.
Mods that i'm planning:
window tints
clear bra
laser interceptor
C63 grille
Video in motion
hidden V1

Apr 27, 2009 | 12:37 PM

phranksmbz

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09 c300 4matic

cool, so it is the same engine options for both 300 and 350?

Apr 27, 2009 | 12:51 PM

ctrider

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correct. no engine changes

Apr 27, 2009 | 12:53 PM

qwqwerertyty

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congrats! and you get the new side mirrors too right?

Apr 27, 2009 | 01:01 PM

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wow..i'm surprised you can already order a 2010. what country are you in?

Apr 27, 2009 | 01:18 PM

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yeah, new side mirrors. And just confirmed, mine being built in Germany and will take delivery in August! The majority of the other 2010 C's are being produced in South Africa.

Apr 27, 2009 | 01:18 PM

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Apr 27, 2009 | 03:00 PM

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i really, really hope so.

that is the biggest thing that i really wanted. so much so that i almost went with a bmw because they had that option.

Apr 27, 2009 | 03:17 PM

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whats the point of keyless go if you still have to use the key to unlock the doors

Apr 27, 2009 | 03:30 PM

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If other mb's with keyless go as an option serve as indicator, cost to retro a non keyless go is usually reasonaby provibitive.

Apr 27, 2009 | 03:32 PM

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are we talking in the hundreds? or thousands?

Apr 27, 2009 | 03:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by joshg1001

whats the point of keyless go if you still have to use the key to unlock the doors

afaik, keyless go enables proimity sensors- no need to unlockk just walk up to car and it does it for you.

Apr 27, 2009 | 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ctrider

Also when i'm spending about 50k for a German car, it should come from Germany!

You're spending $50k on a C300? Almost $20k in options? Hmm..I hope you exaggerated that number.

You could get a 300hp awd BMW 335xi for that.

Apr 27, 2009 | 03:56 PM

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whats the point of keyless go if you still have to use the key to unlock the doors

The Keyless go is very nice. You dont actually use the key, you just have to have the key. Grab the handle and it opens the car. Push the handle gentlely and it locks the car. Also if you leave a window or all open.. you simply keep you finger on the sensor and it closes all windows and locks the car. So no messing around when you hands are full. Works great!

Apr 27, 2009 | 03:57 PM

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my friend was in a restaurant one time with her keyless lexus parked outside, and apparently someone went in and took her ipod..

Apr 27, 2009 | 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by qwqwerertyty

my friend was in a restaurant one time with her keyless lexus parked outside, and apparently someone went in and took her ipod..

That was probably one of the earlier keyless go incantations before they put better proximity sensing on it... but thats my problem with it as well..

In the office building where I work, I'm literally sitting above the parking lot (the building is on big columns)... so my car is directly under me (and my key). No one's getting in without that darn it.

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Apr 27, 2009 | 04:18 PM

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lol, in Canada we've had the 18' AMG's since 09 :P

I wonder why we get so much stuff... can't wait for the rear view camera (I'm getting a 2010 white C350)

And don't forget to post pics in the Official Picture thread!

Apr 27, 2009 | 04:36 PM

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My keyless works perfectly. If the key is more than a meter away, then no entry.

Apr 27, 2009 | 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by len56

Probably 'cause our list prices are 10k more than US, and our dealers are not discounting as much.

Rear view camera is not much more than a cool gimmick/toy. My wife's Mazda has it - but she much preferred the parking sensors she had in her previous vehicles. The "fish eye" cameras used in vehicles really distort distances - you will find that you won't really trust the camera.

Apr 27, 2009 | 04:41 PM

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I want keyless go! I wonder how much stealerships will charge for camera retros??

Apr 27, 2009 | 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by flagman

I think you can get both- at least thats what I saw on C's in europe recently...

Anyway, I was test driving a Lexus ES350 and the BUC wasn't fish-eyed. Just a regular lens, it was useful too.

Apr 27, 2009 | 05:18 PM

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oh i know that other makers use keyless entry where you dont have to use the key to unlock the doors. i just thought the C class as a more rudimentary version where you still need to use the key, but can just push the button to turn it on. my mistake