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Hello! Has anyone bought one of these many center console/dashboard trims from ebay? They are self adhesive and attach to the stock trim, im afraid it will probably look like crap so i dont want to risk buying it.
So if someone has bought one of these and installed it, i would like some pictures if possible. Or just input on how it looks.
I mean the full dashboard kit, with the center console and the pieces on the dash. Cant edit thread name now.
I got the console trim from Amazon and I think it's a good match.
I'm not interested in covering up the $200.black wood with aluminum lines so I didn't get the rest of the kit.
They're way cheaper on aliexpress.com.
I got the console trim from Amazon and I think it's a good match.
I'm not interested in covering up the $200.black wood with aluminum lines so I didn't get the rest of the kit.
They're way cheaper on aliexpress.com.
That actually looks really good!
The parts im interested in are actually those black wood with aluminium lines that you have on your car
[/QUOTE]The parts im interested in are actually those black wood with aluminium lines that you have on your car [/QUOTE]
The black wood with the aluminum lines is factory.
If they had matching console trim to cover the piano black, I would have jumped on it.
Another user on the W206 accessory thread posted a picture of the black ash console trim and it didn't match his factory black ash dash trim as it was supposed to do.
The parts im interested in are actually those black wood with aluminium lines that you have on your car [/QUOTE]
The black wood with the aluminum lines is factory.
If they had matching console trim to cover the piano black, I would have jumped on it.
Another user on the W206 accessory thread posted a picture of the black ash console trim and it didn't match his factory black ash dash trim as it was supposed to do.
Check that accessories thread in this forum.[/QUOTE]
Im looking to buy a complete set with all the panels, like this:
The title of my thread is a little bit misleading, but I can't change it now.
I looked at the matte black with lines kit.
It looks very nice but, please be aware that M-B uses natural ash wood and real aluminum whereas the Chinese kits use plastic.
That doesn't mean they won't look nice and fit well.
I looked at the matte black with lines kit.
It looks very nice but, please be aware that M-B uses natural ash wood and real aluminum whereas the Chinese kits use plastic.
That doesn't mean they won't look nice and fit well.
Yes im aware of that, and thats why im a bit skeptical, but as you say it doesent mean they wont look nice and fit well. Hopefully i can find someone that has installed this kit Im also looking at the matte kit, i would prefer the glossy but its like more than twice the price for some reason.
I decided that I like the contrast of the black console cover better than the brown so
I switched.
That looks even better imo!
I ended up buying a complete panel with ambient lightning (with the glossy black wood and aluminium stripes look) since im also updating the rest of the ambient. Im thinking of buying this as a compliment, since i cant find just the center console with matching stripes. Im glad it looks this good.
I ended up buying a complete panel with ambient lightning (with the glossy black wood and aluminium stripes look) since im also updating the rest of the ambient. Im thinking of buying this as a compliment, since i cant find just the center console with matching stripes. Im glad it looks this good.
Does opening the "hatch" still work good?
A few people have complained that the cover sticks in the upper corner but, I've not had any problem with either the brown one or the black one. It works perfectly.
My car was built during the time (before December 2023) when the ambient lighting was not installed in the console, armrests, or the air conditioning vents. I'm resisting buying one of the expensive Enhanced Ambient Lighting kits.
A few people have complained that the cover sticks in the upper corner but, I've not had any problem with either the brown one or the black one. It works perfectly.
My car was built during the time (before December 2023) when the ambient lighting was not installed in the console, armrests, or the air conditioning vents. I'm resisting buying one of the expensive Enhanced Ambient Lighting kits.
Nice! Just placed an order for the black leather one as well.
Yes my car is also built before they installed the enchanced ambient lightning. I have ordered the vents, arm rests and as said before in this thread the glossy black dash trim with ambient lightning. Been waiting for the dash for over a month now but it fiinally arrived in Sweden 2 days ago, hopefully i have it before the weekend and can get to work!
Bummer that when i got this car i chose between this one (used 2024 model year, no ambient but with tan interior, 4000 miles, ex dealer car in mint condition) and a brand new 2024 with ambient and half leather/half fabric interior, color and all other equipment was the same. The price difference was almost 9000 dollars, i really liked the tan interior and felt that the enhanced ambient lightning was just a crap gimmick, so i went with the slightly used car.
When i left the car to get detailed etc. i got a EQE as a loaner in the meantime, and i absolutley loved the full ambient, my car seems really dull now driving in the dark lol
I also saved $10,000 by buying a dealer car with 3,300 miles on the clock.
I really enjoyed looking at all the cars in your garage. I especially love the old Saabs.
I see that your C300 is a wagon/estate car. Those are much coveted here in the US because we can't buy them anymore.
Enjoy it!
I decided that I like the contrast of the black console cover better than the brown so
I switched.
That looks great. I hope I didn't miss a link or post, but would you tell me where you got that black leather cover? Also, do you think the W206 console is the same as the same year GLC models X254? The interior, dash, and consoles look the exact same to me. I have the black ash wood dash which I like, but I HATE the piano black console and console cover area and your black solution looks pretty good. Thanks!
That looks great. I hope I didn't miss a link or post, but would you tell me where you got that black leather cover? Also, do you think the W206 console is the same as the same year GLC models X254? The interior, dash, and consoles look the exact same to me. I have the black ash wood dash which I like, but I HATE the piano black console and console cover area and your black solution looks pretty good. Thanks!
Here's a link for the black leather cover for the X254 at Amazon:
Here's a link for the black leather cover for the X254 at Amazon: X254 Console Cover. It's available in black and in brown. I actually have both but, currently prefer the black.
Thanks! When you took off the brown one to replace with black one, was the console damaged by the tape? Like, if you need to sell the car, would you feel OK taking the new part off, or does it leave tape lines or scratches when you remove it?
I also saved $10,000 by buying a dealer car with 3,300 miles on the clock.
I really enjoyed looking at all the cars in your garage. I especially love the old Saabs.
I see that your C300 is a wagon/estate car. Those are much coveted here in the US because we can't buy them anymore.
Enjoy it!
Thank you! The old Saabs are amazing, really fun to drive cars.
Oh really? Its the other way around over here, the wagons are super popular in Sweden, i dont think i have ever seen a W206 sedan in the wild.
Thanks! When you took off the brown one to replace with black one, was the console damaged by the tape? Like, if you need to sell the car, would you feel OK taking the new part off, or does it leave tape lines or scratches when you remove it?
There was no marking on the piano black at all. When I trade the car, I'll just leave it there and if the dealer or new owner decide to remove it, they shouldn't find any damage. It's just the 3m tape with the clear cement and the red backing.
Nice! Just placed an order for the black leather one as well.
Yes my car is also built before they installed the enchanced ambient lightning. I have ordered the vents, arm rests and as said before in this thread the glossy black dash trim with ambient lightning. Been waiting for the dash for over a month now but it fiinally arrived in Sweden 2 days ago, hopefully i have it before the weekend and can get to work!
Bummer that when i got this car i chose between this one (used 2024 model year, no ambient but with tan interior, 4000 miles, ex dealer car in mint condition) and a brand new 2024 with ambient and half leather/half fabric interior, color and all other equipment was the same. The price difference was almost 9000 dollars, i really liked the tan interior and felt that the enhanced ambient lightning was just a crap gimmick, so i went with the slightly used car.
When i left the car to get detailed etc. i got a EQE as a loaner in the meantime, and i absolutley loved the full ambient, my car seems really dull now driving in the dark lol
Do you have a link for the center consol ambient light? Its strips on each side of the middle tunnel right? I ordered the air vent kit already.
I did the install today, was pretty straight forward. I was quite impressed with the quality of the dash, even though it's just plastic.
Install of dash and vents took me about 2 hours.
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