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Do they offer Designo on C Class?

Old Dec 4, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Do they offer Designo on C Class?

I was out today at my dealer poking around and killing some time, and ran across a Matte Black Launch Edition C63 coupe. It was definitely a hot looking car.

They also have 2 designo edition E350s on their lot - one is a Mauritus Blue 2011 sedan that they have had for about 8 months now, and the other one is a matte silver 2012 sedan that they just got in.

It's not something I have ever heard of/I inquired about when I ordered mine - but does MB offer the design program for the C class? I'd be curious what other colors they offer if that is the case.
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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They certainly offer the Designo on the C Class in ROW. Can't speak for US
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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No Designo option listed on MB USA. But then again- I checked other models that I know have the option and could find those either.
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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hmmmm....
doesn't look like the site build thing has the option
but hell, this is America! LOL
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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That's kind of why I asked on here. It seems it's not listed anymore.

I'd kill to have the light green color they have in Canada on mine.
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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Could always DIY wrap a C Class if all you want is matte black. I'm doing that. Mercedes also did that on the C350 Coupe at the preview/launch.
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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The matte black is definitely hot - not my style though.

I think I am going to be very happy with Sapphire Grey from all of the pics I have seen. I still haven't seen it in person yet - the closest one to me is north of Baltimore right now.
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 01:39 AM
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Id love to matte black wrap mine. But i havent the skill to do it myself or the funds to get it done pro :P
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Looking closer at the photos, they look like it could be a dealer's "aftermarket" version of the C63 e.g. aftermarket rims, full wrap, etc... as opposed to something from the factory.
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 05:25 AM
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Id love to matte black wrap mine. But i havent the skill to do it myself or the funds to get it done pro :P
LOL I justified the expense as
a) part of protecting the value of the car (i.e. the paint)
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(oh and d) reward for passing my CA exams)
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Looking closer at the photos, they look like it could be a dealer's "aftermarket" version of the C63 e.g. aftermarket rims, full wrap, etc... as opposed to something from the factory.
Nope - it's a P88 launch edition. My dealer doesn't do aftermarket mods to their MB lot cars. I grabbed a shot of the sticker and attached it. $80K for that one.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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The edition ones are a factory paint coat that is available on higher end models. At this point there are no designo options on the regular C250/C350 at this time. But who knows what will happen in the future.
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Except C63 no designo options for other Australian market C Class models - unfortunately
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