nice facelift for the C-Class
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nice facelift for the C-Class (Update: Video inside)
Last edited by Stuttgart-UT; Dec 23, 2010 at 05:52 AM.
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More pics (in case they haven't been posted):
VERY subtle differences outside. Can barely tell a difference, aside from the questionably modified headlights, and graphics.
Taillights are a necessary, and nicely subtle change, the current ones rear looks kinda "cheap" and generic, with those lights, I've always thought.
Grilles and grille proportions seems unchanged (?). Which is refreshing, as they shouldn't really mess with it.
Interior is like a whole new model. Much more appropriate than the utter IMO crappy embarrassment of the current one.
The AMG Kit doesn't have much impact, which is odd. Looks unrefined. Also, the LED's going across it don't really look all so refined, either, for some reason.
Are the basic P1 C300's gonna get the headlights "emo/crying" LED's as standard? That would be crazy. Also, a gip to E owners who don't have that option (if they were to want it), as M-B should have its priorities right, and keep the E having more available equipment than the 2 year older C.
VERY subtle differences outside. Can barely tell a difference, aside from the questionably modified headlights, and graphics.
Taillights are a necessary, and nicely subtle change, the current ones rear looks kinda "cheap" and generic, with those lights, I've always thought.
Grilles and grille proportions seems unchanged (?). Which is refreshing, as they shouldn't really mess with it.
Interior is like a whole new model. Much more appropriate than the utter IMO crappy embarrassment of the current one.
The AMG Kit doesn't have much impact, which is odd. Looks unrefined. Also, the LED's going across it don't really look all so refined, either, for some reason.
Are the basic P1 C300's gonna get the headlights "emo/crying" LED's as standard? That would be crazy. Also, a gip to E owners who don't have that option (if they were to want it), as M-B should have its priorities right, and keep the E having more available equipment than the 2 year older C.
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08 C350 Sport
Interior looks good, but headlighs not. I would prefer old style headlights or at least new CLS style. Interiur also borrowed some styles from new BMWs. I would not sell and buy this updated version just because of an update. Not that impressive.
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2013 E350 4M, 997 Turbo, MK3 GTI
This really gives the car a much needed look. The 2011 LED upgrade was nice, but this is what we have been waiting for. Too bad we don't get the wagons in Canada. I need either a wagon or truck for next winter and i would have loved to get this C wagon instead of the E.
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08 C300 Sport
Any idea if pricing will be similar to current C's or will there be some changes?
That interior upgrade looks better each time I look.
And the wheels on the C wagon press shots are sweet too! Powdercoat them black and call it a day.
That interior upgrade looks better each time I look.
And the wheels on the C wagon press shots are sweet too! Powdercoat them black and call it a day.
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From: Toronto, Canada
09 C300S 4M
The interior looks outstanding! Wow... really impressed. I like the exterior of the wagon, but the front headlights on the sedan just don't seem like they look as good as they could be.
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2011 C300 4MATIC
The interior is more like the centre stack oriented BMW 3 series and that steering wheel looks like an Acura design. I like the quality, don't like the styling. As basic as the interior is, I prefer the current design to the refresh.
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2008 C350
1) I don't think you'll see any "under the hood" changes. Not on a refresh like this. That's serious engineering $ there.
2) Equipment and aesthetics have vitually no affect on price, so I think it's fair to assume the pricing will be at or near identical w/ current MY.
2) Equipment and aesthetics have vitually no affect on price, so I think it's fair to assume the pricing will be at or near identical w/ current MY.
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2008 C300 Sport, 2010 RX350 AWD
don't like the new steering wheel, still think the current c63 amg version steering is the best..the new one looks too plasitc and honda/acura like..
the new screen is nice, intergrated w/ whole driver side but the a/c vent/buttons/temp dial part of center console is so-so...remind me of bmw/honda again...
didn't price go up like a few hundred dollars every yr hence the original staring price for 08 c300/c350 is about 2k cheaper than the price for my11??
the new screen is nice, intergrated w/ whole driver side but the a/c vent/buttons/temp dial part of center console is so-so...remind me of bmw/honda again...
didn't price go up like a few hundred dollars every yr hence the original staring price for 08 c300/c350 is about 2k cheaper than the price for my11??
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2008 Obsidian Black C300 Sport 6 spd
great shots. love the interior update. no shots of the sedan with amg pack. can't wait to see them and can't wait to see it in person!
can someone let me know where these pics are posted online please.
can someone let me know where these pics are posted online please.
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'17 GTR, '17 GLC43, '14 Panigale 899, '20 V4
Thank you I thought i was the only one. I always have been waiting for full LED tails but I don't like the light pattern when they light up so looks like I'll be keeping my current ones with the LED signals. Headlights I'm iffy on. They look good in some pics and absolutely horrible in others. I like the old front bumper without LEDs but I'm not sure if the new headlights will look good with the old bumper. There is A LOT going on in those headlights.
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More pics (in case they haven't been posted):
VERY subtle differences outside. Can barely tell a difference, aside from the questionably modified headlights, and graphics.
Taillights are a necessary, and nicely subtle change, the current ones rear looks kinda "cheap" and generic, with those lights, I've always thought.
Grilles and grille proportions seems unchanged (?). Which is refreshing, as they shouldn't really mess with it.
Interior is like a whole new model. Much more appropriate than the utter IMO crappy embarrassment of the current one.
The AMG Kit doesn't have much impact, which is odd. Looks unrefined. Also, the LED's going across it don't really look all so refined, either, for some reason.
Are the basic P1 C300's gonna get the headlights "emo/crying" LED's as standard? That would be crazy. Also, a gip to E owners who don't have that option (if they were to want it), as M-B should have its priorities right, and keep the E having more available equipment than the 2 year older C.
VERY subtle differences outside. Can barely tell a difference, aside from the questionably modified headlights, and graphics.
Taillights are a necessary, and nicely subtle change, the current ones rear looks kinda "cheap" and generic, with those lights, I've always thought.
Grilles and grille proportions seems unchanged (?). Which is refreshing, as they shouldn't really mess with it.
Interior is like a whole new model. Much more appropriate than the utter IMO crappy embarrassment of the current one.
The AMG Kit doesn't have much impact, which is odd. Looks unrefined. Also, the LED's going across it don't really look all so refined, either, for some reason.
Are the basic P1 C300's gonna get the headlights "emo/crying" LED's as standard? That would be crazy. Also, a gip to E owners who don't have that option (if they were to want it), as M-B should have its priorities right, and keep the E having more available equipment than the 2 year older C.
Im sure they will have refreshing new headlights with integrated Leds in them aswell as some other cool things.
