I'm beginning my quest for a BS and am curious as to what options were available on these cars. Anything from performance to cosmetic. Also, is there anything particular I should be looking for? are they known for certain problems or have had any recalls? Thanks in advance.

There is a post with the black series brochure which lists all the options here on mbworld forms, if I recall correctly. I'll post a link if i find it or someone can also.

If your referring to factory options there was "1" and that was an Ipod connector, that's it no more factory options, unless you add the phone module of course.

Thanks, makes the search much easier.

look at BS brochure too. comes up on google if you search.

there were three factory recalls most don't know about, suprisingly all listed on cars.com and you can either open the them in browser or download in PDF.

I have them saved on my phone as screen-shots, but always forgot to ask my service advisor when I bring the car in for service lol!