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Why a Sedan Grill and Hood Ornment??

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Old 03-20-2004, 11:35 PM
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Why a Sedan Grill and Hood Ornment??

I'm new to MBW and in the market for a 2000/2001 CLK430.
This might have been discussed B4, but why does W208's have the MD sedan style grill and hood ornament? I always thought MB coupes had the flat medallion style hood ornament and the MB star in the grill ah-la SLK, CL, SL, even the C coupe. I also see that the W209’s also have it in the traditional way.
What gives with the W208?
Thanks in advance!!
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The 208 is classy and elegant, I find it looks better.
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I like the raised star as well. It reminds me I am in a benz :-)
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The star:

Symbol of land, sea and the heavens above!

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i also don't like the look with the star gril on the w208. I think it looks werid. the CL looks way better with the star grill tho. the raise up star also help me park because it's easier to know how long.
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I love the hood ornament. The way I see it, I paid a pretty penny for a fancy hood ornament and got a car thrown in for free.
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