Looking to buy - Leather Console Door/Lid

Jun 9, 2010 | 12:14 PM

HighEndOne

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2005 E55, 2002 CLK55, 2005 SLK350 also a 2009 BMW 335-IX

Looking to buy - Leather Console Door/Lid

Folks,

One thing that has always bugged me on my W208 is that the center console lid is made of vinyl or some kind of plastic material. The rest of the interior is such nice leather, it seems out of place to have vinyl on the console cover.

I though I saw a CLK55 Cabriolet once that had what seemed to be a stitched leather lid. Does anyone have any idea where I could locate a nicer looking lid?

I have seen wooden covers from a few web sites, but that seems like a hard spot to rest my arm...

Thanks.

Jun 9, 2010 | 04:32 PM

neilbo75

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From: living in Paris, France and San Diego ...

2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupé

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Originally Posted by HighEndOne

You are right, most 208 CLK 55 cabs in the USA were sold with "exclusive" (extended) designo leather, which featured a stitched leather armrest on the center console. Leather was also added to the top of the dash and the doors. All these parts have codes, so a savvy dealer should be able to get what you want. Prices are high but not stratospheric. The quality is excellent.