Chrome Package
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Indeed.
If you deviate from the norm, you're gonna get bashed.
But if its your car, w/e go for it do whatever you like.
Chrome out the whole car if you want to.
After all, like you said. Its all opinion.
Chrome cheapens and makes the amg look butt ugly, and thats my opinion.
Take it offensively if you want to, it doesnt matter what i phrase it nicely.
I can say "Not feeling it" or "Its not for everyone... but if you like it" , and maybe you would perceive it as an offensive comment.
Who knows? After all it is YOUR perception.
However, the act of taking it personally and insulting someone else's financial status is definitely crossing the line.
You do realize you're alone with your one and only chrome buddy.
Now before you get bashed even harder by more and more people, you better quiet yourself down.
If you deviate from the norm, you're gonna get bashed.
But if its your car, w/e go for it do whatever you like.
Chrome out the whole car if you want to.
After all, like you said. Its all opinion.
Chrome cheapens and makes the amg look butt ugly, and thats my opinion.
Take it offensively if you want to, it doesnt matter what i phrase it nicely.
I can say "Not feeling it" or "Its not for everyone... but if you like it" , and maybe you would perceive it as an offensive comment.
Who knows? After all it is YOUR perception.
However, the act of taking it personally and insulting someone else's financial status is definitely crossing the line.
You do realize you're alone with your one and only chrome buddy.
Now before you get bashed even harder by more and more people, you better quiet yourself down.
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Thanks propain,
I’ve never been a fan of chrome and wouldn’t do it myself but I can’t see what the fuss is all about. That doesn’t look too bad, especially with the Iridium. It’s definitely not worth arguing over. It’s the orange reflector thing on the guard that looks far worse in my opinion. Colour code it and the car should look good.
I’ve never been a fan of chrome and wouldn’t do it myself but I can’t see what the fuss is all about. That doesn’t look too bad, especially with the Iridium. It’s definitely not worth arguing over. It’s the orange reflector thing on the guard that looks far worse in my opinion. Colour code it and the car should look good.
The Orange reflector is hideous. I'm looking into options.
The kids on this forum just like to argue. If its not CF its crap. Its the new trend now. Black out the car to the point you don't even know what it is because they think they are all street racers.
Either way, thanks for the maturity on the subject. I was losing faith in the MB world forum.
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I'm not much of a CF guy either. I find CF hoods "tacky." If I was going to buy a CF hood to save weight, it would be painted body color. But at that point, why bother and save money getting it in FRP.
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As with most styling issues, "to chrome or not to chrome" is a very personal decision. Personally, I don't like it... but hey, it's your car, and if you're happy with it that's all that matters. I do tend to like CF accents, but I'll agree with your assessment that moderation is key for any "accent" touches.
One issue - AFAIK, there is no such thing as a "chrome package" - your dealer appears to have just taken some aftermarket chrome bits and glued 'em to the car. Hope the "package" didn't cost too much extra...
There is an interior CF package, but IIRC it's a couple grand extra.
One issue - AFAIK, there is no such thing as a "chrome package" - your dealer appears to have just taken some aftermarket chrome bits and glued 'em to the car. Hope the "package" didn't cost too much extra...
There is an interior CF package, but IIRC it's a couple grand extra.
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As with most styling issues, "to chrome or not to chrome" is a very personal decision. Personally, I don't like it... but hey, it's your car, and if you're happy with it that's all that matters. I do tend to like CF accents, but I'll agree with your assessment that moderation is key for any "accent" touches.
One issue - AFAIK, there is no such thing as a "chrome package" - your dealer appears to have just taken some aftermarket chrome bits and glued 'em to the car. Hope the "package" didn't cost too much extra...
There is an interior CF package, but IIRC it's a couple grand extra.
One issue - AFAIK, there is no such thing as a "chrome package" - your dealer appears to have just taken some aftermarket chrome bits and glued 'em to the car. Hope the "package" didn't cost too much extra...
There is an interior CF package, but IIRC it's a couple grand extra.
CF is rice. I expect to see it on Evo's and STI's. Not on a MB. IMO that cheapens the car. But you don't see me burning up the CF threads with puke emoticons.
I dont care what these kiddies think, I was just throwing it out there. Funny how this thread let me know so much about so many though. So some good did come from it.
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As with most styling issues, "to chrome or not to chrome" is a very personal decision. Personally, I don't like it... but hey, it's your car, and if you're happy with it that's all that matters. I do tend to like CF accents, but I'll agree with your assessment that moderation is key for any "accent" touches.
One issue - AFAIK, there is no such thing as a "chrome package" - your dealer appears to have just taken some aftermarket chrome bits and glued 'em to the car. Hope the "package" didn't cost too much extra...
There is an interior CF package, but IIRC it's a couple grand extra.
One issue - AFAIK, there is no such thing as a "chrome package" - your dealer appears to have just taken some aftermarket chrome bits and glued 'em to the car. Hope the "package" didn't cost too much extra...
There is an interior CF package, but IIRC it's a couple grand extra.
Your right about the chrome not being a Mercedes Benz item (apart from the door handles), though there are a million & one places to buy them from. Here’s a few example of what’s available for MB. Check out the interior trim.
Chrome Trim
http://www.carpartsdiscount.com/auto/parts/2008/mercedes_benz/c300/exterior_molding.html?3594=1941
Pre-painted Reflectors
http://www.evosport.com/product/vehicle/guides/MBZ_C63AMG_W204.pdf
Interior Trim (There are some colours here to test your taste)
http://www.carid.com/2009-mercedes-c-class-wood-grain-dash-kits/
MB Accessories for Australia
http://www.carshine.com.au/
It just goes to show there are as many people with different tastes as there are with different noses. I think CF can look good on white if you don’t over do it, but it’s ordinary to ugly on most other colours. Each to there own I say.
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Your right about the chrome not being a Mercedes Benz item (apart from the door handles), though there are a million & one places to buy them from. Here’s a few example of what’s available for MB. Check out the interior trim.
Chrome Trim
http://www.carpartsdiscount.com/auto/parts/2008/mercedes_benz/c300/exterior_molding.html?3594=1941
Pre-painted Reflectors
http://www.evosport.com/product/vehicle/guides/MBZ_C63AMG_W204.pdf
Interior Trim (There are some colours here to test your taste)
http://www.carid.com/2009-mercedes-c-class-wood-grain-dash-kits/
MB Accessories for Australia
http://www.carshine.com.au/
It just goes to show there are as many people with different tastes as there are with different noses. I think CF can look good on white if you don’t over do it, but it’s ordinary to ugly on most other colours. Each to there own I say.
Chrome Trim
http://www.carpartsdiscount.com/auto/parts/2008/mercedes_benz/c300/exterior_molding.html?3594=1941
Pre-painted Reflectors
http://www.evosport.com/product/vehicle/guides/MBZ_C63AMG_W204.pdf
Interior Trim (There are some colours here to test your taste)
http://www.carid.com/2009-mercedes-c-class-wood-grain-dash-kits/
MB Accessories for Australia
http://www.carshine.com.au/
It just goes to show there are as many people with different tastes as there are with different noses. I think CF can look good on white if you don’t over do it, but it’s ordinary to ugly on most other colours. Each to there own I say.
Good links. I have the headlight ring and the cups around the door handle. The other stuff would probably be over the top. But on the Silver it really does blend in.
The reflectors will be replaced on mine for sure!
Im also changing the rims to concave as soon as they release.
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CF is rice. I expect to see it on Evo's and STI's. Not on a MB. IMO that cheapens the car. But you don't see me burning up the CF threads with puke emoticons.
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Glad to hear it.
Agree to disagree, I suppose. You'll find plenty of CF on BS AMGs, RS Audis, GT2 and GT3 P cars, CS and Scud F cars, etc. (among other exotics) that are the furthest thing from "rice." In no way does the CF "cheapen the car" on those cars, IMHO... nor does the CF package cheapen the C63 in any way. YMMV.
Agree to disagree, I suppose. You'll find plenty of CF on BS AMGs, RS Audis, GT2 and GT3 P cars, CS and Scud F cars, etc. (among other exotics) that are the furthest thing from "rice." In no way does the CF "cheapen the car" on those cars, IMHO... nor does the CF package cheapen the C63 in any way. YMMV.
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propain, u argued first so i think ur the kid. And it's not about CF everything. I'm sure you think the black series is rice right?
anyway, let's get back on topic. You should paint the orange reflector the body color. Will look much nicer. Honestly, the chrome has to go though. It will give it a cleaner look.
$52200!!!!! That's a heck of a deal! Which MB dealer did you go to?
anyway, let's get back on topic. You should paint the orange reflector the body color. Will look much nicer. Honestly, the chrome has to go though. It will give it a cleaner look.
$52200!!!!! That's a heck of a deal! Which MB dealer did you go to?
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propain, u argued first so i think ur the kid. And it's not about CF everything. I'm sure you think the black series is rice right?
anyway, let's get back on topic. You should paint the orange reflector the body color. Will look much nicer. Honestly, the chrome has to go though. It will give it a cleaner look.
$52200!!!!! That's a heck of a deal! Which MB dealer did you go to?
anyway, let's get back on topic. You should paint the orange reflector the body color. Will look much nicer. Honestly, the chrome has to go though. It will give it a cleaner look.
$52200!!!!! That's a heck of a deal! Which MB dealer did you go to?
The BS is nice. Not for me though. More of a kids car IMO. If I wanted to spend the money on a BS I would get the next car above it rather than BS. For instance, I would get a E63 over a BS C63. Or a S65 over a BS E63. Ya know? That stuff has very little resale value. I wouldnt be surprised if it depreciated faster than a regular one.
The more I look at the door cups the more I might agree. I still think it looks good around the headlamps though. Those are the only two places. She only has 600 miles on her so I havent settled into anything yet. If I do remove I hope they just clip on and remove easy.
The reflectors MUST be painted. They are hideous. Safety first I guess but I dont remember any of my cars having such a "stand out orange" color on the reflectors.
Yeah, 52200 after MUCH negotiation. Everything but the PP. 68080 MSRP. It also came tinted and the chrome. Maybe $500 value there as well. The end of the month makes salesmen do crazy things. I also played it really cool. I was like "Eh, I guess I want it" rather than "OMG! This is my dream car I must have her!!" Ya know what I mean? I wont say the specific dealer as they still have inventory and they really bottom lined the car for me.
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Everyone wishes they're still a kid. The older u get, the more you want to be one again.
All AMGs depreciate like crazy. I remembered I average about a $10-12K drop every year since I had the AMG. It was pretty crazy.
As for the reflectors, We never had orange reflectors a few years back. Suddenly in recent couple years, german cars had to put them one. I guess it's a little more safe for the bicycle riders but if you cant see a silver C63 coming your way, you should be riding a bike.
$52.2K is a steal! You really got me thinking....But I want a bigger car. I like the size of the E but the new E does not look that nice at all. I'd rather have the style of the C. And I really wish MB AMG come with manual transmission. I know at least 5 people on top of my head who would've bought the C63 over the M3 if it came in manual transmission.
Funny thing is, none of them was thinking about the IS-F. Ever see that car? Lexus makes fine vehicles but the IS-F definitely doesnt look right. It REALLY looks like a kids car and that's a REAL kid's car that only their parents can afford to buy it for them.
All AMGs depreciate like crazy. I remembered I average about a $10-12K drop every year since I had the AMG. It was pretty crazy.
As for the reflectors, We never had orange reflectors a few years back. Suddenly in recent couple years, german cars had to put them one. I guess it's a little more safe for the bicycle riders but if you cant see a silver C63 coming your way, you should be riding a bike.
$52.2K is a steal! You really got me thinking....But I want a bigger car. I like the size of the E but the new E does not look that nice at all. I'd rather have the style of the C. And I really wish MB AMG come with manual transmission. I know at least 5 people on top of my head who would've bought the C63 over the M3 if it came in manual transmission.
Funny thing is, none of them was thinking about the IS-F. Ever see that car? Lexus makes fine vehicles but the IS-F definitely doesnt look right. It REALLY looks like a kids car and that's a REAL kid's car that only their parents can afford to buy it for them.
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Everyone wishes they're still a kid. The older u get, the more you want to be one again.
All AMGs depreciate like crazy. I remembered I average about a $10-12K drop every year since I had the AMG. It was pretty crazy.
As for the reflectors, We never had orange reflectors a few years back. Suddenly in recent couple years, german cars had to put them one. I guess it's a little more safe for the bicycle riders but if you cant see a silver C63 coming your way, you should be riding a bike.
$52.2K is a steal! You really got me thinking....But I want a bigger car. I like the size of the E but the new E does not look that nice at all. I'd rather have the style of the C. And I really wish MB AMG come with manual transmission. I know at least 5 people on top of my head who would've bought the C63 over the M3 if it came in manual transmission.
Funny thing is, none of them was thinking about the IS-F. Ever see that car? Lexus makes fine vehicles but the IS-F definitely doesnt look right. It REALLY looks like a kids car and that's a REAL kid's car that only their parents can afford to buy it for them.
All AMGs depreciate like crazy. I remembered I average about a $10-12K drop every year since I had the AMG. It was pretty crazy.
As for the reflectors, We never had orange reflectors a few years back. Suddenly in recent couple years, german cars had to put them one. I guess it's a little more safe for the bicycle riders but if you cant see a silver C63 coming your way, you should be riding a bike.
$52.2K is a steal! You really got me thinking....But I want a bigger car. I like the size of the E but the new E does not look that nice at all. I'd rather have the style of the C. And I really wish MB AMG come with manual transmission. I know at least 5 people on top of my head who would've bought the C63 over the M3 if it came in manual transmission.
Funny thing is, none of them was thinking about the IS-F. Ever see that car? Lexus makes fine vehicles but the IS-F definitely doesnt look right. It REALLY looks like a kids car and that's a REAL kid's car that only their parents can afford to buy it for them.
The older you get the more expensive the toys! Yeah, you can even get it cheaper. I know of one right now without the P2 package and PP Black on Black 51K.
The C63 is small. My CTSV was MUCH bigger. I just figured what the hell and went for it. I have to say the "Small" feel makes it feel all the more like a race car.
My only complaint is how low it is in the font. My god if I rub one more parking curb with the nose and run out like a lunatic to make sure I didn’t damage it im gonna freak.
Honestly though, I was going to get a CPO due to the size of the C63. I was looking at a S65 with 40K miles on it. They wanted 60K. I almost pulled the trigger. That car is SO fast. Beats the 63 for sure. Its also SOOO comfortable. My next car will be a CPO S65 for sure. Ill have fun with the 63 for now. Maybe the S65 is for you?
The IS-F is a sweet car, but yes, it does remind me of a Dodge Neon when I see them for some reason. Its also as small as the C63 I think.
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Im aware. I paid $52,200 for her. No extra charge for the $250 in chrome accents.
CF is rice. I expect to see it on Evo's and STI's. Not on a MB. IMO that cheapens the car. But you don't see me burning up the CF threads with puke emoticons.
I dont care what these kiddies think, I was just throwing it out there. Funny how this thread let me know so much about so many though. So some good did come from it.
CF is rice. I expect to see it on Evo's and STI's. Not on a MB. IMO that cheapens the car. But you don't see me burning up the CF threads with puke emoticons.
I dont care what these kiddies think, I was just throwing it out there. Funny how this thread let me know so much about so many though. So some good did come from it.
