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This just goes back to that ADM argument. I wouldn't be surprised if someone snags one of these for like +$500 over invoice before the end of the year.
and the standard headlights just don't look right on the car:
This just goes back to that ADM argument. I wouldn't be surprised if someone snags one of these for like +$500 over invoice before the end of the year.
and the standard headlights just don't look right on the car:
I want to thank you for your prompt response back in June that helped me realized I missed adding the light package to the build...
true but honestly I found about 3-4 of them that are very similar to what I’m looking for and they’re at VPC or they’ll be here by the end of this month & im just waiting for the release. If you read a post I posted a while ago, I also explained I need to get rid of my current car ASAP
Can someone explain how one can check what's at vpc?
Can someone explain how one can check what's at vpc?
I would work with your SA - they can see all inbound cars to your region - you can then sift through the ones that are in a like spec to what you are after. Problem with a car that is going somewhere else in your region is the dealership will have to trade that allocation for another car that they are receiving/have. So it does add complication but still doable.
Someone might have a different method but that's how I would start the process.
To obtain a car that is not to be delivered to your region is something I've never done and probably would not do - that would require travel expenses, etc. on your behalf. Dealers trade cars/allocations regularly to satisfy customer demand.
awesome! you're right, I had not seen that. And not to nitpick but the correct, black, boot lid spoiler would be: A2067900500
The two you listed are carbon fiber versions for the c63 and c43 respectively
Ok, if you enter that number into the same store you got an emblem from, you get several choices. There is an additional 4 digit code following that part number. https://www.mbpartscenter.com/search...=206-790-05-00
Ok, if you enter that number into the same store you got an emblem from, you get several choices. There is an additional 4 digit code following that part number. https://www.mbpartscenter.com/search...=206-790-05-00
I would work with your SA - they can see all inbound cars to your region - you can then sift through the ones that are in a like spec to what you are after. Problem with a car that is going somewhere else in your region is the dealership will have to trade that allocation for another car that they are receiving/have. So it does add complication but still doable.
Someone might have a different method but that's how I would start the process.
To obtain a car that is not to be delivered to your region is something I've never done and probably would not do - that would require travel expenses, etc. on your behalf. Dealers trade cars/allocations regularly to satisfy customer demand.
Got it. Yeah not going to bother with that right now. I'm not in a rush. I currently have a 2020 c43 sedan and I got that by shopping around so maybe I'll wait until later this year, hopefully there will be some c43s laying around
With all the accessories you are finding, have you seen any digital lights
I regret not including it in my build especially since they left off the studio pack
You could always grab another car coming in! Historically light upgrades are not plug and play - but we really don't know that for this car - maybe the c300 guys will know sooner.
You could always grab another car coming in! Historically light upgrades are not plug and play - but we really don't know that for this car - maybe the c300 guys will know sooner.
Digital lights outside of having it installed at the factory will be at the very least a $15k install. I know from my previous M4 Competition, people were saying how each individual headlight is $3-4k and then you have to program the car to use those lights. It just isn’t worth it outside of optioning it.
Does the digital light package include different tail lights? I'm wondering if all the vids and pics we have been seeing all have the digital light package and I will be unpleasantly surprised when I see my car.
Besides the headlight projection animations and the auto dimming / high-beam functions are there significant differences between the look of the digital headlight vs standard? For eg the LED eyebrow, etc?
Does the digital light package include different tail lights? I'm wondering if all the vids and pics we have been seeing all have the digital light package and I will be unpleasantly surprised when I see my car.
Besides the headlight projection animations and the auto dimming / high-beam functions are there significant differences between the look of the digital headlight vs standard? For eg the LED eyebrow, etc?
The taillights are the same either way - I've seen c300's in person that verify this as well. DRL signature is the same for both headlights just function and internals look different.
And another summary: Chrome hexagon shapes vs clean black out look. It's probably something only you would ever notice other than onlookers maybe thinking one looks better than the other and not knowing or being able to pinpoint why.
The taillights are the same either way - I've seen c300's in person that verify this as well. DRL signature is the same for both headlights just function and internals look different.
And another summary: Chrome hexagon shapes vs clean black out look. It's probably something only you would ever notice other than onlookers maybe thinking one looks better than the other and not knowing or being able to pinpoint why.
PFL205.064 with M276.823 (Oil pump solenoid defeated)
One thing to keep in mind although the taillight is the same if you keep it standard or option the upgraded lights, the animation when locking and unlocking might be only available on the upgraded headlights, at least that is how it worked on the E-Class. Which means, it is possible that with standard headlights, the taillights will just turn on and off instead of a cascading on and off look.
With all the accessories you are finding, have you seen any digital lights
I regret not including it in my build especially since they left off the studio pack
Me too. My guy told me to grab it but I shrugged it off because I was skeptical they'd be cool since the US only recently got rid of the archaic headlight restriction. I was wrong and being cheap and I definitely regret it too.
Originally Posted by SADDLEE
Congrats! When is the ETA ? Mine is 1/30. Maybe our c43s are on the same boat lol
Thanks and you too! What do you mean by ETA? To the VPC? My VPC is in GA and I thought I read or heard that the ship would go to Baltimore first so I'm not 100% sure which place my guy meant when he said "stateside."
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One thing to keep in mind although the taillight is the same if you keep it standard or option the upgraded lights, the animation when locking and unlocking might be only available on the upgraded headlights, at least that is how it worked on the E-Class. Which means, it is possible that with standard headlights, the taillights will just turn on and off instead of a cascading on and off look.
good info. There is also some halogens grossness in there too.
PFL205.064 with M276.823 (Oil pump solenoid defeated)
Originally Posted by alexasa
good info. There is also some halogens grossness in there too.
Thankfully it doesn't look like the minimal standard halogen that was offered in the W205 pre-facelift those are ... awful in terms of the design of the headlights and that is an understatement (imo). https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rK7pXH84dCI/maxresdefault.jpg
good info. There is also some halogens grossness in there too.
I honestly think that just might be something local to wherever that car is. I can't imagine a 2023 $65k+ car wouldn't have fully LED headlights. I looked again at the VIN decoder for my car and the only headlight-related thing that was on there was this:
01-23-2023, 01:55 PM
