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Old 02-02-2004, 02:35 PM
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yah, Jesmb.de has done it again
I gotta say I like the shiftknob in my 32 better. The steering wheel rocks, but since it has shift buttons I doubt I'll be able to fit it to my car. Imma just get the AMG Softtouch steering wheel..
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Is it just me or the cluster and the center console looks a lot like an audi except in blue. even the steering wheel looks like an audi A4.

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Originally posted by s14sr20det
Is it just me or the cluster and the center console looks a lot like an audi except in blue. even the steering wheel looks like an audi A4.

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I agree, very similar to the A4. Even the chrome surrounding the dials protrudes like the Audi.

I like it.
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so when is this interior facelift available? this is the 04 or 05?
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the center dash looks really cool. Is that DVD navi?
I also agree w/ the gadge cluster looking A4 ish.
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yup i agree,

looks very similar to my 03 a4. Even the steering wheel. I really like Audi interiors (namely their convenient compartments) but i do like my c32 interior better. Very unique, very german.

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The dash buttons look a little too squared off for me, but besides that looks damn good!
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Originally posted by Turbo2
The dash buttons look a little too squared off for me
...again - like Audi...don't like the buttons at all!

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Audi or not, I love it. Well done MB!
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Anybody know what the bulge is for on the top-center air vent? Don't remember having that in my 2002.

Like everything except for the apperance of the shift knob. BTW, looks like there's a button on the shift knob for MB's one button start feature.
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i want the new nav...
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The bulge looks like it would be for the Parktronic display, however its doubtful if C-Classes in the US will get Parktronic as an option along with the Keyless Go option that seems to be seen in the picture as well.
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Originally posted by C32Andy
i want the new nav...
then you can give me ur old nav...
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dash is tight, gauges are nicer than current (despite being Audi-ish). shift knob and steering wheel are utter trash, imo
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i like the gauges a lot better, it was qute a turnoff having the tachometer really small and not going in a full arc
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I don't like the C55 steering wheel at all! I really only like the new Navigation vs. the C32

I had my dealer 2 weeks ago put in my order for a new 04 C32 even though I knew I could wait for the C55 but I'd rather stick with the C32 than waiting for the C55. I should get it in 3 months he said.

I really don't want to wait and then end up paying even more money (I've heard like $7K more possibly) especially as my goal is to get an E55 next. This C32 is kind of a step in the right direction.

Also, I have to say, I believe the C32 vs. the C55 (i.e., face) has more character and sharper lines. The C55 looks almost roundy and Volkswagin'ish to me. Just my opinion.
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Originally posted by Nickerz
I don't like the C55 steering wheel at all!
That posted pic is not a C55 AMG interior. The interior and the car looks like a facelifted Sport model. An update to the just updated 2004 Sport interiors:

2004.5 C230 Sport Sedan
2004 C320 Sport Sedan


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Do you know when these changes will make it to the US models?

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I really do not like it at all.
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Originally posted by E55 KEV
That posted pic is not a C55 AMG interior. The interior and the car looks like a facelifted Sport model. An update to the just updated 2004 Sport interiors:

2004.5 C230 Sport Sedan
2004 C320 Sport Sedan

That steering wheel just looks wrong...
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Do you know when these changes will make it to the US models?

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No I don't. If they are going into production this month in Europe then I guesstimate that the 2005 C-Class may hit the states early like late spring of something. Just a guess.

Vader and Oggle, that is the interior of the currant in the showroom C230 and C320 Sport Sedans. The regular C240 and C320 get some wood.
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Dude that interior is wack..I hope the C55 looks better that that
edit I was talking about the original pic,
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Totally agree with you, I was very happy with the 2004.5 update to the exterior but the steering wheel change doesnt really fit with the rest of the car. They almost got it completely right...
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why is mercedes doing so much updates? seems like every 6 months something is new!!


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