Kind of regretting color/carplay decision
03-22-2019, 09:34 PM
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Kind of regretting color/carplay decision
Hey guys! So I just leased a new 2019 C300 this past weekend.
Features: Black exterior with black MB tex interior, 19" AMG spoke wheels, AMG line, Carplay with 10.25 center screen
I admit, I felt rushed into choosing a car since my lease for my 2016 C300 was up. I went in bent on getting a black exterior with silk beige MB tex interior but my dealership didn't have that combo with the AMG line.
Now that I have had it for a week, I'm starting to really regret not taking my time to choose the car I wanted. Another thing that bothers me is carplay. I really dislike how you have to always plug it in for navigation. I miss having multimedia/command
Do you guys think the black on black looks boring? At first the diamond grille/AMG line made it look different but now, I'm already tired of the look and I feel so stuck with it. What are my options?
Features: Black exterior with black MB tex interior, 19" AMG spoke wheels, AMG line, Carplay with 10.25 center screen
I admit, I felt rushed into choosing a car since my lease for my 2016 C300 was up. I went in bent on getting a black exterior with silk beige MB tex interior but my dealership didn't have that combo with the AMG line.
Now that I have had it for a week, I'm starting to really regret not taking my time to choose the car I wanted. Another thing that bothers me is carplay. I really dislike how you have to always plug it in for navigation. I miss having multimedia/command
Do you guys think the black on black looks boring? At first the diamond grille/AMG line made it look different but now, I'm already tired of the look and I feel so stuck with it. What are my options?
03-22-2019, 10:42 PM
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I like black on black. My W166 GLE350 has that combination. To my knowledge, wireless CarPlay is aftermarket only with Mercedes. I wouldn't go that route, it looks like too many electronic doo-dads that may not work or may interfere with something else. BMW is offering wireless CarPlay on 2018 X3s and other vehicles. It works seamlessly.
03-23-2019, 09:38 AM
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Wireless needs either OEM or aftermarket hardware. After looking at the aftermarket options, I would avoid them. BMW offers wireless CarPlay, if you are in the market for a new vehicle, have a look at the Münchnern.
03-23-2019, 11:22 AM
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The last color combo I would get is black on black. Lighter colors and interiors look so much better IMO. You're right....you should have held out and gotten what you wanted.
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Call the salesperson from whom you leased the vehicle.
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03-23-2019, 01:18 PM
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I really hope my dealer has some options for me. I did a quick search on this forum as well as google and I didn't find anything on turning in a lease right after taking delivery of the car
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03-23-2019, 01:41 PM
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03-23-2019, 04:10 PM
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My last Mercedes was off the lot and I settled for it, because it was a good deal. I didn't like the color of the car or the interior or the equipment package. I traded it for my present CPO, which has pretty much everything I want. It's so much more fun having your car the way you want it. Good luck with your lease.
03-23-2019, 04:34 PM
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The reason I'm holding out hope is that this happened to another member of this forum not long ago, and his salesperson accommodated him.....here's hoping
Again, he was a long time customer.
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My last Mercedes was off the lot and I settled for it, because it was a good deal. I didn't like the color of the car or the interior or the equipment package. I traded it for my present CPO, which has pretty much everything I want. It's so much more fun having your car the way you want it. Good luck with your lease.
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did he post about this? Can you link me? I have to wait until Monday until my dealer’s manager is in. Ugh feeling so anxious lol.
03-23-2019, 06:41 PM
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Almost 3 years. It was a GLA250. The same silver color as 50% of the cars on the road today, halogen headlights, FWD, no backup camera, just to list a few things. My C300 is Lunar Blue, which I love. When I come out in the morning to say hi to it, I am happy, instead of asking what that piece of crap is doing in my driveway. Life is too short-get what you want. It's only money.
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Almost 3 years. It was a GLA250. The same silver color as 50% of the cars on the road today, halogen headlights, FWD, no backup camera, just to list a few things. My C300 is Lunar Blue, which I love. When I come out in the morning to say hi to it, I am happy, instead of asking what that piece of crap is doing in my driveway. Life is too short-get what you want. It's only money.
03-23-2019, 10:12 PM
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I had white/black for my last C300 so was hoping for another look for the interior this time. Sometimes I feel that silk beige looks more luxury than sporty but it also makes the interior look more airy and spacious. It's such a toss up. But more importantly, I really want the multimedia or at least the pre-wired SD slot for navi. I really dislike using carplay. The other day I was at an offsite in Malibu and the carplay navi stopped working because I had no reception. I got lost for 30 min!
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