Picked up my baby yesterday..
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Picked up my baby yesterday..
2004 Silver 500, Moonroof, Heated Seats, CD, Wood and Leather Steering Wheel, Ash interior.
I'll put up pictures when I get a chance but just wanted to give a few first impressions.
1. Pictures on the web do not do this car justice, it is absolutely stunning and with the windows down it looks like a work of art.
2. Comfort: Wonderful seats and ergonomics. It takes a few times getting in the vehicle to get used to the vehicle being so low, unlike my SUV.
3. Features: The "presenter arm" for the seatbelt takes some getting used to but is a very cool thing to have. A cup holder in the dash??? Okay..I know the germans think us yanks are crazy for drinking in the car but I am not going to put my morning cup of coffee right in the dash. Bose stereo is very nice.
4. Engine: WOW! This thing is a rocket sled. Quiet at speed with the windows up.......fun factor of 10.
5. Interior: I love the ash color but I did too things to break up the color scheme. I got the wood/leather steering wheel and I put black floor mats in and took out the ash ones. That makes a big difference since I think it was too monotone without doing those two things.
6. I got a nice golf shirt from my dealer
Sorry, this is short but Ive got a lot of work to do today. I will post this weekend with pictures and further impressions.
Questions?
I'll put up pictures when I get a chance but just wanted to give a few first impressions.
1. Pictures on the web do not do this car justice, it is absolutely stunning and with the windows down it looks like a work of art.
2. Comfort: Wonderful seats and ergonomics. It takes a few times getting in the vehicle to get used to the vehicle being so low, unlike my SUV.
3. Features: The "presenter arm" for the seatbelt takes some getting used to but is a very cool thing to have. A cup holder in the dash??? Okay..I know the germans think us yanks are crazy for drinking in the car but I am not going to put my morning cup of coffee right in the dash. Bose stereo is very nice.
4. Engine: WOW! This thing is a rocket sled. Quiet at speed with the windows up.......fun factor of 10.
5. Interior: I love the ash color but I did too things to break up the color scheme. I got the wood/leather steering wheel and I put black floor mats in and took out the ash ones. That makes a big difference since I think it was too monotone without doing those two things.
6. I got a nice golf shirt from my dealer
Sorry, this is short but Ive got a lot of work to do today. I will post this weekend with pictures and further impressions.
Questions?
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Re: Picked up my baby yesterday..
Originally posted by Nebraska99
2004 Silver 500, Moonroof, Heated Seats, CD, Wood and Leather Steering Wheel, Ash interior.
I'll put up pictures when I get a chance but just wanted to give a few first impressions.
1. Pictures on the web do not do this car justice, it is absolutely stunning and with the windows down it looks like a work of art.
2. Comfort: Wonderful seats and ergonomics. It takes a few times getting in the vehicle to get used to the vehicle being so low, unlike my SUV.
3. Features: The "presenter arm" for the seatbelt takes some getting used to but is a very cool thing to have. A cup holder in the dash??? Okay..I know the germans think us yanks are crazy for drinking in the car but I am not going to put my morning cup of coffee right in the dash. Bose stereo is very nice.
4. Engine: WOW! This thing is a rocket sled. Quiet at speed with the windows up.......fun factor of 10.
5. Interior: I love the ash color but I did too things to break up the color scheme. I got the wood/leather steering wheel and I put black floor mats in and took out the ash ones. That makes a big difference since I think it was too monotone without doing those two things.
6. I got a nice golf shirt from my dealer
Sorry, this is short but Ive got a lot of work to do today. I will post this weekend with pictures and further impressions.
Questions?
2004 Silver 500, Moonroof, Heated Seats, CD, Wood and Leather Steering Wheel, Ash interior.
I'll put up pictures when I get a chance but just wanted to give a few first impressions.
1. Pictures on the web do not do this car justice, it is absolutely stunning and with the windows down it looks like a work of art.
2. Comfort: Wonderful seats and ergonomics. It takes a few times getting in the vehicle to get used to the vehicle being so low, unlike my SUV.
3. Features: The "presenter arm" for the seatbelt takes some getting used to but is a very cool thing to have. A cup holder in the dash??? Okay..I know the germans think us yanks are crazy for drinking in the car but I am not going to put my morning cup of coffee right in the dash. Bose stereo is very nice.
4. Engine: WOW! This thing is a rocket sled. Quiet at speed with the windows up.......fun factor of 10.
5. Interior: I love the ash color but I did too things to break up the color scheme. I got the wood/leather steering wheel and I put black floor mats in and took out the ash ones. That makes a big difference since I think it was too monotone without doing those two things.
6. I got a nice golf shirt from my dealer
Sorry, this is short but Ive got a lot of work to do today. I will post this weekend with pictures and further impressions.
Questions?
. So when you gonna detail it now that you have read the forums and know how to
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Oh, I'll be detailing it soon...
But its supposed to rain here through Saturday so I'll do it Sunday. My plan is to use Klasse All In One topped with P21S wax and Sonus spritz for touch ups.
One thing I noticed this morning on the car that seems odd is that in most cars where you rest your left foot there is usually a plastic panel there because your shoes get it dirty but this car has carpeting. That will be tough to keep clean.
One thing I noticed this morning on the car that seems odd is that in most cars where you rest your left foot there is usually a plastic panel there because your shoes get it dirty but this car has carpeting. That will be tough to keep clean.
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'04 CLK500 Obsidian Black/Charcoal/Berry Red
Congratulations. You're going to love this car. I have mine for almost two months, more I drive it - more I like it.
Are you planning to do some mods, at least cosmetic ones - wheels, body kits, etc.?
Are you planning to do some mods, at least cosmetic ones - wheels, body kits, etc.?
Last edited by lvit; Sep 12, 2003 at 01:22 PM.
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No mods for right now...
Im just going to enjoy it as is for right now. If I do anything it will be the wheels but I used a lot of the change out my piggy bank already so that will have to wait behind other priorities such as eating, etc.
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2003 CLK55
You like that bose radio....I know, I know...don't beat a dead horse!!
Don't you think the radio is crap?
Enjoy the car...did you lease or buy??
How much out the door??
What kind of rims would you get...18's??19's??
Let us know.
Don't you think the radio is crap?
Enjoy the car...did you lease or buy??
How much out the door??
What kind of rims would you get...18's??19's??
Let us know.
