quickie advice about buying a 2008 C300??? (Lux vs sport?)
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quickie advice about buying a 2008 C300??? (Lux vs sport?)
They just changed my C230 kompressor's cylinder head (!!!!-thank you, extended warranty!!!), and due to mileage and some other periodic small stuff AND driving a new loaner, I'm thinking about plunging on to a W204.
As in, in the next 3 days!
For one question, what's the difference between the luxury and sport models? And which one has which grille? I was Googling but didn't find what I was looking for, maybe because I have a bad head cold and my brain is not at full capacity
Any options to try and get?
To connect an iPod, do I need that $500 box + labor to code it into the MOST system?
And Bluetooth-still not standard? What's the situation for 2008s? (If there's a thread, be kind and point me to it, I'd appreciate it. I'm sure there are Bluetooth threads here but I'm specifically wondering what might have come standard in '08 if anything).
Any other advice is all very welcome!
As in, in the next 3 days!
For one question, what's the difference between the luxury and sport models? And which one has which grille? I was Googling but didn't find what I was looking for, maybe because I have a bad head cold and my brain is not at full capacity
Any options to try and get?
To connect an iPod, do I need that $500 box + labor to code it into the MOST system?
And Bluetooth-still not standard? What's the situation for 2008s? (If there's a thread, be kind and point me to it, I'd appreciate it. I'm sure there are Bluetooth threads here but I'm specifically wondering what might have come standard in '08 if anything).
Any other advice is all very welcome!
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sport has the AMG styling while the LUX has the classic MB appeal. The Sport has the Large Star in the center of the grille while the Lux has the traditional Star on the hood propped up.
They have the Ipod option which has its own cable in the glove box. I believe that option was $200. It lets you control the ipod/iphone via the steering wheel.
Bluetooth comes standard with P2 I believe (MM package) Forgot but I'm pretty sure its part of the MM package.
They have the Ipod option which has its own cable in the glove box. I believe that option was $200. It lets you control the ipod/iphone via the steering wheel.
Bluetooth comes standard with P2 I believe (MM package) Forgot but I'm pretty sure its part of the MM package.
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They just changed my C230 kompressor's cylinder head (!!!!-thank you, extended warranty!!!), and due to mileage and some other periodic small stuff AND driving a new loaner, I'm thinking about plunging on to a W204.
As in, in the next 3 days!
For one question, what's the difference between the luxury and sport models? And which one has which grille? I was Googling but didn't find what I was looking for, maybe because I have a bad head cold and my brain is not at full capacity
As in, in the next 3 days!
For one question, what's the difference between the luxury and sport models? And which one has which grille? I was Googling but didn't find what I was looking for, maybe because I have a bad head cold and my brain is not at full capacity
Good luck with your choice!
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Recommend splurging for the C350 over the C300, which is being discontinued in favor of the new C250 CGI which provides nearly the same performance as the C300 with 25% better gas mileage.
This will help the C350 maintain its value longer, even so the new C350 CGI 3.5L engine gets direct injection and 38 more HP and 20 NM more torque.
This will help the C350 maintain its value longer, even so the new C350 CGI 3.5L engine gets direct injection and 38 more HP and 20 NM more torque.
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Another round of ICE
Recommend splurging for the C350 over the C300, which is being discontinued in favor of the new C250 CGI which provides nearly the same performance as the C300 with 25% better gas mileage.
This will help the C350 maintain its value longer, even so the new C350 CGI 3.5L engine gets direct injection and 38 more HP and 20 NM more torque.
This will help the C350 maintain its value longer, even so the new C350 CGI 3.5L engine gets direct injection and 38 more HP and 20 NM more torque.
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Bluetooth is standard on all W204s, at least in the US.
The Sport vs Luxury differences are covered very well in the link posted by Sportstick except some of the differences don't apply to 2008 models. The LED running lights only apply to the 2011. The wheels were different between the two models but the wheels in 2008 were different than the 2011 wheels pictured on the page. The "sporty tube look" of the instrument cluster that is listed for the Sport model was not available in 2008. The Burl Walnut trim was not available on Sport models in 2008 and this isn't mentioned because it doesn't apply anymore, but in 2008 the beige interior was not available on Sport models. That is why even now that the beige interior is available on Sports, it still comes with certain Luxury features like the four-spoke steering wheel and Luxury seats.
The Sport vs Luxury differences are covered very well in the link posted by Sportstick except some of the differences don't apply to 2008 models. The LED running lights only apply to the 2011. The wheels were different between the two models but the wheels in 2008 were different than the 2011 wheels pictured on the page. The "sporty tube look" of the instrument cluster that is listed for the Sport model was not available in 2008. The Burl Walnut trim was not available on Sport models in 2008 and this isn't mentioned because it doesn't apply anymore, but in 2008 the beige interior was not available on Sport models. That is why even now that the beige interior is available on Sports, it still comes with certain Luxury features like the four-spoke steering wheel and Luxury seats.
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They just changed my C230 kompressor's cylinder head (!!!!-thank you, extended warranty!!!), and due to mileage and some other periodic small stuff AND driving a new loaner, I'm thinking about plunging on to a W204.
As in, in the next 3 days!
For one question, what's the difference between the luxury and sport models? And which one has which grille? I was Googling but didn't find what I was looking for, maybe because I have a bad head cold and my brain is not at full capacity
Any options to try and get?
To connect an iPod, do I need that $500 box + labor to code it into the MOST system?
And Bluetooth-still not standard? What's the situation for 2008s? (If there's a thread, be kind and point me to it, I'd appreciate it. I'm sure there are Bluetooth threads here but I'm specifically wondering what might have come standard in '08 if anything).
Any other advice is all very welcome!
As in, in the next 3 days!
For one question, what's the difference between the luxury and sport models? And which one has which grille? I was Googling but didn't find what I was looking for, maybe because I have a bad head cold and my brain is not at full capacity
Any options to try and get?
To connect an iPod, do I need that $500 box + labor to code it into the MOST system?
And Bluetooth-still not standard? What's the situation for 2008s? (If there's a thread, be kind and point me to it, I'd appreciate it. I'm sure there are Bluetooth threads here but I'm specifically wondering what might have come standard in '08 if anything).
Any other advice is all very welcome!
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Bluetooth is standard on all W204s, at least in the US.
The Sport vs Luxury differences are covered very well in the link posted by Sportstick except some of the differences don't apply to 2008 models. The LED running lights only apply to the 2011. The wheels were different between the two models but the wheels in 2008 were different than the 2011 wheels pictured on the page. The "sporty tube look" of the instrument cluster that is listed for the Sport model was not available in 2008. The Burl Walnut trim was not available on Sport models in 2008 and this isn't mentioned because it doesn't apply anymore, but in 2008 the beige interior was not available on Sport models. That is why even now that the beige interior is available on Sports, it still comes with certain Luxury features like the four-spoke steering wheel and Luxury seats.
The Sport vs Luxury differences are covered very well in the link posted by Sportstick except some of the differences don't apply to 2008 models. The LED running lights only apply to the 2011. The wheels were different between the two models but the wheels in 2008 were different than the 2011 wheels pictured on the page. The "sporty tube look" of the instrument cluster that is listed for the Sport model was not available in 2008. The Burl Walnut trim was not available on Sport models in 2008 and this isn't mentioned because it doesn't apply anymore, but in 2008 the beige interior was not available on Sport models. That is why even now that the beige interior is available on Sports, it still comes with certain Luxury features like the four-spoke steering wheel and Luxury seats.
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Unfortunately, in development it is not clear what becomes standards versus optional for which year of car. So I am very familiar with the cars themselves, but not standard and optional features.
It appears, for instance, that I need to research iPod more. I see everything from a simple AUX to "$1000 piece of @#$#$@" comments for all different models and years of Benz. It's rather confusing. I was testing an "MMI" box but it was not for W204. I think that box was $500 but I presume due to hellacious MOST recoding that a dealer will want and arm and a leg...
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It appears, for instance, that I need to research iPod more. I see everything from a simple AUX to "$1000 piece of @#$#$@" comments for all different models and years of Benz. It's rather confusing. I was testing an "MMI" box but it was not for W204. I think that box was $500 but I presume due to hellacious MOST recoding that a dealer will want and arm and a leg...
I'm not sure what the aftermarket options might be but I think those three options I just listed are it as far as a Mercedes approved option goes for a 2008.
In 2010, the Multimedia package started coming with the "iPod/MP3 Media Interface" which is actually quite nice and is what the old "iPod Integration Kit" SHOULD have been all along.
