About To Dip My Toes Into Mercedes Ownership.
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About To Dip My Toes Into Mercedes Ownership.
Hey guys, I just placed an order for a C300 4Matic with anticipated December/January delivery 
. I've previously owned Audis and BMWs (currently drive an M3) but I've never really been too keen on a Mercedes until I laid eyes on the new C-Class. I've spent countless hours building various configurations on mbusa.com and finally nailed down the specs -
Iridium Silver
Sport Black MB-Tex
Linden Wood
Premium Package
Lighting Package
Hands-Free Access
Panorama Roof
Rear View Camera
Heated Front Seats
19" AMG Multi-Spoke Black Wheels
Sport Package
Now the search begins for some good winter tires...I know it's slim pickings out there.
. I've previously owned Audis and BMWs (currently drive an M3) but I've never really been too keen on a Mercedes until I laid eyes on the new C-Class. I've spent countless hours building various configurations on mbusa.com and finally nailed down the specs - Iridium Silver
Sport Black MB-Tex
Linden Wood
Premium Package
Lighting Package
Hands-Free Access
Panorama Roof
Rear View Camera
Heated Front Seats
19" AMG Multi-Spoke Black Wheels
Sport Package
Now the search begins for some good winter tires...I know it's slim pickings out there.
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2015 C300 Sport: Palladium, Premium, Multimedia, Leather, BLIS
I have the Iridium with Premium and Multimedia, but not the Sport. I also went with black MB-Tex but with the burl walnut trim.
The car looks very classy in Iridium and, much to my surprise, the MB-Tex looks and feels like textured leather. It doesn't smell like leather at all, but it does not look like some cheap vinyl cover on the seats.
The Panorama roof is impressive, and the simplest sunroof I've ever operated.
The car, even with the standard suspension, handles well and tackles rough surfaces with aplomb.
This is a very well balanced car, and both enjoyable and comfortable to be in. It does have some MB quirks and oddities, but that's part of the learning curve and ownership experience.
Good luck and stay patient.
The car looks very classy in Iridium and, much to my surprise, the MB-Tex looks and feels like textured leather. It doesn't smell like leather at all, but it does not look like some cheap vinyl cover on the seats.
The Panorama roof is impressive, and the simplest sunroof I've ever operated.
The car, even with the standard suspension, handles well and tackles rough surfaces with aplomb.
This is a very well balanced car, and both enjoyable and comfortable to be in. It does have some MB quirks and oddities, but that's part of the learning curve and ownership experience.
Good luck and stay patient.
Last edited by StanNH; Oct 7, 2014 at 04:04 PM.
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Thank you for your feedback, it's always nice to hear an owners impression. To be honest with you though, I wouldn't buy this car without the Sport Package, I know it's all a matter of preference but the front and rear fascias on the Luxury model are too plain for my tastes. I wanted to stay around $50k MSRP so I chose to add the options that would interest me rather than what's best for resale...I'm probably going to lease it for three years anyways.
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Blizzak WS80 or Michelin X-Ice xi3. Aim for skinny for the winter....215/50-17 if you can find the right wheels around 7.5" wide. That is based on my experience with the immediately prior generation model, which I just sold.
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Thanks for the reply but I'd prefer to find tires to fit the 19"s...I know that's a tall order but I've got a couple of months to do my research.
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OK...good luck. I don't think there's anything in the studless category in that size. Probably the best you can do are Blizzak LM32 or LM60 so I hope you live near only moderate snow! "Performance winter" tires are a compromise.
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Hey guys, I just placed an order for a C300 4Matic with anticipated December/January delivery . I've previously owned Audis and BMWs (currently drive an M3) but I've never really been too keen on a Mercedes until I laid eyes on the new C-Class. I've spent countless hours building various configurations on mbusa.com and finally nailed down the specs -
Iridium Silver
Sport Black MB-Tex
Linden Wood
Premium Package
Lighting Package
Hands-Free Access
Panorama Roof
Rear View Camera
Heated Front Seats
19" AMG Multi-Spoke Black Wheels
Sport Package
Now the search begins for some good winter tires...I know it's slim pickings out there.
. I've previously owned Audis and BMWs (currently drive an M3) but I've never really been too keen on a Mercedes until I laid eyes on the new C-Class. I've spent countless hours building various configurations on mbusa.com and finally nailed down the specs - Iridium Silver
Sport Black MB-Tex
Linden Wood
Premium Package
Lighting Package
Hands-Free Access
Panorama Roof
Rear View Camera
Heated Front Seats
19" AMG Multi-Spoke Black Wheels
Sport Package
Now the search begins for some good winter tires...I know it's slim pickings out there.
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Congrats CaptSlow! Which 'decade' (10 day period of the month MB slates build) is your car scheduled to be built for the estimate they gave you of late December/early January? I understand the plant completely shuts down for a week (maybe two), including deliveries for Christmas.
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Congrats CaptSlow! Which 'decade' (10 day period of the month MB slates build) is your car scheduled to be built for the estimate they gave you of late December/early January? I understand the plant completely shuts down for a week (maybe two), including deliveries for Christmas.
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When they spec out your vehicle it will be assigned to a decade. It would read to dealer for example 3rd decade of November (meaning built in last 10 days of the month). In theory there won't be a 3rd decade in December as they shut down. I have no idea how long the cars take to get from build to dealer is why curious how they came up with your date. Congrats again.
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I too just ordered mine for a Dec/Jan delivery! As you'll see I pretty much got every option available. I'm a 4x Audi owner that fell in love with this design; inside and out.
Here's my order:
C400W4 $48,590
197 Obsidian Black $720
267 Sport Cranberry Red Leather
P21 Air Balance Package $350
R01 Summer High Performance Tires
00A Illuminated Star $550
235 PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist) $970
315 315 AIRMATIC Package: AIRMATIC Air Suspe $1,190
318 318 Interior Package: Leather Upholstery $2,300
319 319 Lighting Package: Dynamic LED Headli $800
320 320 Multimedia Package: High-Resolution $2,690
389 389 HANDS-FREE ACCESS Package: HANDS-FRE $250
413 Panorama Sunroof $1,480
463 Head-Up Display $990
540 Power Rear-Window Sunshade $440
665 19-Inch AMG Multispoke Black Wheel w/ Hi $500
736 Black Ash Open Pore Wood
997 997 Driver Assistance Package: DISTRONIC $2,800
I'm a 4x Audi owner that fell in love with this design; inside and out. Here's my order:
C400W4 $48,590
197 Obsidian Black $720
267 Sport Cranberry Red Leather
P21 Air Balance Package $350
R01 Summer High Performance Tires
00A Illuminated Star $550
235 PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist) $970
315 315 AIRMATIC Package: AIRMATIC Air Suspe $1,190
318 318 Interior Package: Leather Upholstery $2,300
319 319 Lighting Package: Dynamic LED Headli $800
320 320 Multimedia Package: High-Resolution $2,690
389 389 HANDS-FREE ACCESS Package: HANDS-FRE $250
413 Panorama Sunroof $1,480
463 Head-Up Display $990
540 Power Rear-Window Sunshade $440
665 19-Inch AMG Multispoke Black Wheel w/ Hi $500
736 Black Ash Open Pore Wood
997 997 Driver Assistance Package: DISTRONIC $2,800
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Congrats, looks like a nice spec! I really like the Open Pore Wood but I think we'll see a lot of people opt for it, that's part of the reason I went with Linden Wood. I mean afterall I've ordered a Silver/Black german sedan and that aint exactly unique, lol.
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My dealer was kind enough to allow me a 48 hour test drive (didn't have to, I've already ordered the car) and luckily the loaner they gave me was an Iridium/Black Sport pkg car
My wife really liked the car but suggested we go with Black Ash trim (like what was in the loaner)...I called the dealer but it's too late to change. Oh well, I'm totally happy with Linden Wood
My wife really liked the car but suggested we go with Black Ash trim (like what was in the loaner)...I called the dealer but it's too late to change. Oh well, I'm totally happy with Linden Wood
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I just picked it up on Saturday. I debadged the rear and tinted to 20%. I thought about matching the tint of the pano roof but that would've meant 35% and it was too dark for my taste. I'll post a couple of photos tomorrow.
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I have exact same specs as you but I don't get mine till some time in Jan 2015.... So can't wait to drool..... errr, check yours out
