My Mercedes-Benz C400 4MATIC Sedan
09-14-2014, 02:21 PM
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Yes, unfortunately according to my Mercedes dealer, the C400's pre-safe system is integrated into the grill so the grill can not be swapped for lux grille. I almost didn't buy the car because of this. I can't drive a Mercedes without the standing star on the hood. For me, sitting behind the wheel, it doesn't look like a Mercedes without the standing star. But that's just my personal opinion/preference. I don't know why Mercedes degardes its brand by making these changes. Yes, there are plenty of changes that can improve the car, but some traditional brand identifiers should not be changed especially when they are so iconic. Again, just my opinion.
09-14-2014, 03:50 PM
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My wife uses the hood star as a reference point and is uncomfortable not having the star. It is one of the reasons she doesn't like our GLK 350.
09-14-2014, 04:07 PM
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When my father was teaching my mother to drive apparently she would tend to wander and my father would tell her to point the star to some point on the distance to keep her traveling straight.
Back then ('60s) the stars stood tall and proud.
Back then ('60s) the stars stood tall and proud.
09-15-2014, 09:42 AM
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09-18-2014, 10:56 AM
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Thanks for posting pocs! It's noticable. Also interesting you have Pirellis, most I've seen were on Contis. Had you tried the other 3 suspensions to compare before pulling the trigger on air?
09-18-2014, 11:05 AM
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I did drive a C300 with Sport package since they had a demo in. It felt more like sport mode in the c400 with airmatic. I am SOOOO glad I got the airmatic, the difference between driving in comfort vs sport + is night and day. Almost like driving 2 different cars. Especially living in the city I appreciate the comfort mode. But while the sport + may not be like driving an M3 suspension it is very good in my opinion.
10-13-2014, 07:07 PM
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Awesome car
I've ordered one similar yours!
Polar white,
Linden wood trim
Head up display
18" AMG wheels
Driver assistance package
Multimedia Package
Parktronic w/Active Parking Assist
Panorama Sunroof
Lighting Package
My dealer says it will be here near to christmas... I want to know how's the experience with fuel consumption? Is it easy to get 25mpg average?
Polar white,
Linden wood trim
Head up display
18" AMG wheels
Driver assistance package
Multimedia Package
Parktronic w/Active Parking Assist
Panorama Sunroof
Lighting Package
My dealer says it will be here near to christmas... I want to know how's the experience with fuel consumption? Is it easy to get 25mpg average?
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10-14-2014, 10:43 AM
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Oops I meant lightened lol. Yes and enjoying it I have been. I drove very laid back to work this morning from my house in the city to the highway I was getting 18, once on Highway to work which is 10 miles the average changed to 22. So yeah it is possible
10-14-2014, 02:24 PM
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Of course if you hit 329 horses you gonna drink some gas, gut is better than other cars with similar power! I'm a Mercedes lover
11-06-2014, 02:32 PM
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Hey I too ordered a c400. And I was wondering if you guys have been hearing anything about tuning? I know brabus made a tune for the c200 in Europe. Do you guys think they will create one for the c400. I feel as if Jeremy Clarkson I want more power without spending all that money for a c63 lol.
11-06-2014, 03:20 PM
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Just picked it up at the dealership on 9/8/2014
Specs are as follows:
C400 4MATIC
Polar White
Red Leather w/Black Ash wood
18-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels
Lighting Package
Panorama roof
Interior Package
Multimedia Package
Driver Assistance Package w/Distronic Plus
Rearview camera
Specs are as follows:
C400 4MATIC
Polar White
Red Leather w/Black Ash wood
18-inch AMG 5-spoke wheels
Lighting Package
Panorama roof
Interior Package
Multimedia Package
Driver Assistance Package w/Distronic Plus
Rearview camera
