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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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Photos of the Designo Graphite

For any of those interested, I found this car on the internet. Always wondered what the car looked like in Graphite and with the porcelain seats.
Here it is!
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?rd...st=1268#vdptop
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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Great Work!!

Awesome!! The first time somebody managed to find some pics of this color and interior. GREAT JOB!!

Now I finally know what to expect and I know I made the right decision! :p
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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It wasn't easy!

I have been searching high and low for such photos. I have ordered the same color scheme. I agree! We made the right decision. Mine will be here November 8th.


Cheers
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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Mine will arrive later (hopefully by the end of the year...)
Did you order the 030-package as well? I want to see some additional pics of your car as soon as you get it!
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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wow, best color combos ever.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:38 AM
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I agree!

Wifee wanted the pearl white but how many low end autos do we see that color on lately. This color rocks and the interior is the ultimate!
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:50 AM
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That color is gorgeous, but the price is ridiculous.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 04:31 AM
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Hmmmmmmmmmm. Let's do the math. I am in my car an average of 4 times per day. There are 365 days in a year and I am keeping the car for 4 years. I will therefore be in the car approximately 5840 times during my ownership. Let's round up and say the designo package costs $8,000. It will cost me $1.36 more to have the designo package every time I drive the car. I guess we all have our priorities but this is something I can certainly live with. Been to Starbucks lately?
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The Graphite color looks truly spectacular on that car. Without a doubt, next to black, that would be my ONLY choice.

The only thing I can not stomach is the color of those seats. Not from the way it looks, they are beautiful!! But the way they look now is not the way they are gonna look once you put your butt in there with a pair of jeans on!!!! Been there, done that, You'll be crying.

Now why the heck don't they give you the graphite color leather like they do in the designo SL's? Anybody know??
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Originally Posted by Tony007
The Graphite color looks truly spectacular on that car. Without a doubt, next to black, that would be my ONLY choice.

The only thing I can not stomach is the color of those seats. Not from the way it looks, they are beautiful!! But the way they look now is not the way they are gonna look once you put your butt in there with a pair of jeans on!!!! Been there, done that, You'll be crying.

Now why the heck don't they give you the graphite color leather like they do in the designo SL's? Anybody know??
My guess: The difference to the already available choices wouldn't attract enough buyers. Dark on dark - let's be honest - wouldn't be so interesting since every second car is already jet black/obsidian black on charcoal interior.

The choice of colors IS very limited, without a question. Wouldn't mind if they would change that...
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by traumadoc
For any of those interested, I found this car on the internet. Always wondered what the car looked like in Graphite and with the porcelain seats.
Here it is!
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?rd...st=1268#vdptop


very strange , this graphite color seems to be only available as a IWC Edition of CLS55 which I saw some time ago in HK.

See link
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Only the fanatics know about design...

Originally Posted by cntlaw
very strange , this graphite color seems to be only available as a IWC Edition of CLS55 which I saw some time ago in HK.

See link
That's what we already discussed before: Mercedes failed to update the available options for the CLS on their webpage/brochures. The designo-packages are available for several month now.

If you'd like to see a COMPLETE list of available options, go to:

IntelliChoice

Enjoy!!
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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I just took delivery last week on a designo graphite CLS 500. I had reservations about the white seats, but I must tell you that the interior is a fantastic place to sit. Everyone who rides in the car is struck by the "Armani" like feel. The exterior color of designo graphite is one of the two or three best colors Mercedes has ever made.

Honestly, the seats look like they will be a challenge to keep clean and I will never wear jeans in the car. To make matters worse, the piano black wood shows every spec of dust. So, high maintenance but good looking.
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Originally Posted by shoes
I just took delivery last week on a designo graphite CLS 500. I had reservations about the white seats, but I must tell you that the interior is a fantastic place to sit. Everyone who rides in the car is struck by the "Armani" like feel. The exterior color of designo graphite is one of the two or three best colors Mercedes has ever made.

Honestly, the seats look like they will be a challenge to keep clean and I will never wear jeans in the car. To make matters worse, the piano black wood shows every spec of dust. So, high maintenance but good looking.
shoes, YOU HAVE A DESIGNO CLS !!!!! WE WANT PICS , WE WANT PICS , WE WANT PICS , WE WANT PICS ......
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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Ditto on those pics. That color combination/interior just shot up to #1 on my list on the CLS...next question which engine (55 or 63)?

What a horrible decision ! Gotta love AMG!
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When will the 63-engine become available/ when will they deliver the first models?
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Here is an interior shot of my designo graphite CLS 500. Check the CLS posts for the exterior.
Attached Thumbnails Photos of the Designo Graphite-designo2.jpg  
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Thank You very much, shoes!
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