Test drove a E350 Cab, Air cap is excellent
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Test drove a E350 Cab, Air cap is excellent
I finally got a chance to test drive a E350 CaB top up and down
Top up the cab is very quiet even at highway speeds.
I then had the top down, windows up and air cap on. I tried the car with air cap on and off. This feature is very clever and u can right away feel the difference. With Air cap on , there is no wind hitting drivers face , neck etc and turbulence is virtually eliminated inside the car.
This is the first cab I tried that gives you top down motoring without any wind hitting you and if u like a little wind you can retract the air cap. The neck scarf/neck warmers are very effective and the warm air is soothing.
The E350 is a cruiser with decent handling and very good ride and excellent build quality. It is not a sports car like a SLK or a boxster but a refined car that gives you top down driving with zero wind drafts
Top up the cab is very quiet even at highway speeds.
I then had the top down, windows up and air cap on. I tried the car with air cap on and off. This feature is very clever and u can right away feel the difference. With Air cap on , there is no wind hitting drivers face , neck etc and turbulence is virtually eliminated inside the car.
This is the first cab I tried that gives you top down motoring without any wind hitting you and if u like a little wind you can retract the air cap. The neck scarf/neck warmers are very effective and the warm air is soothing.
The E350 is a cruiser with decent handling and very good ride and excellent build quality. It is not a sports car like a SLK or a boxster but a refined car that gives you top down driving with zero wind drafts
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I came from brand "B" and always had the sport package, but I can say that my 550 Cab with the AMG sport package, advanced agility suspension and summer rubber tires that this handles very similarly.
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Their is no AMG Sport package in the USA and appearance package in the USA for 550 only adds AMG wheels, AMG steering wheel, brushed metal petals and contour seats unlike the appearance package for the 350 which adds "Sports tuned Agility Suspension".
Not sure how much difference their is between the 3 suspensions.
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The 550 cab in the USA is not using "Advanced Agility Suspension" according to MBUSA.Com web page but is using "Dynamic Handling Suspension". The 350 cab in the USA has standard "Agility Suspension".
Their is no AMG Sport package in the USA and appearance package in the USA for 550 only adds AMG wheels, AMG steering wheel, brushed metal petals and contour seats unlike the appearance package for the 350 which adds "Sports tuned Agility Suspension".
Not sure how much difference their is between the 3 suspensions.
Their is no AMG Sport package in the USA and appearance package in the USA for 550 only adds AMG wheels, AMG steering wheel, brushed metal petals and contour seats unlike the appearance package for the 350 which adds "Sports tuned Agility Suspension".
Not sure how much difference their is between the 3 suspensions.
Last edited by Pennetta; Jun 9, 2010 at 05:36 PM.
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That's a difference with the Launch Edition, I also get summer high performance tires instead of all season performance tires in addition to the Advanced Agility Package. The AMG package is different too and is defined in the Launch Edition special equipment. I'm on my iPad so I can't go to the MB website but does the normal AMG package have the six spoke titanium colored wheels?
Yes the wheels that come with launch edition are the same wheels that are in the "appearance package".
I noticed why you are confused, look at MSRP sticker code 483 is listed as "Advanced Agility Package" but if you have access to NaviStar and look up code 483 it is listed as "Dynamic Handling Suspension" and on MBUSA it also states 550 uses Dynamic Handling Suspension vs 350 uses agility control package.
I can post a scan of an MSRP sticker for both 550 launch and a normally equipped 550 with p2, appearance, wood trim, mbrace, rear deck spoiler, and rear side air bags. You will see both will have the same codes expect for color codes and launch edition will 1 extra line "16P Launch Vehicle". Both cars will have R01 tire codes on the MSRP sticker.
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Their is no "AMG package" in the USA. Their is only an "appearance package", every 550 in the USA comes standard with AMG body kit vs the 350 do not have the AMG body kit nor is their a way to get that option added.
Yes the wheels that come with launch edition are the same wheels that are in the "appearance package".
I noticed why you are confused, look at MSRP sticker code 483 is listed as "Advanced Agility Package" but if you have access to NaviStar and look up code 483 it is listed as "Dynamic Handling Suspension" and on MBUSA it also states 550 uses Dynamic Handling Suspension vs 350 uses agility control package.
I can post a scan of an MSRP sticker for both 550 launch and a normally equipped 550 with p2, appearance, wood trim, mbrace, rear deck spoiler, and rear side air bags. You will see both will have the same codes expect for color codes and launch edition will 1 extra line "16P Launch Vehicle". Both cars will have R01 tire codes on the MSRP sticker.
Yes the wheels that come with launch edition are the same wheels that are in the "appearance package".
I noticed why you are confused, look at MSRP sticker code 483 is listed as "Advanced Agility Package" but if you have access to NaviStar and look up code 483 it is listed as "Dynamic Handling Suspension" and on MBUSA it also states 550 uses Dynamic Handling Suspension vs 350 uses agility control package.
I can post a scan of an MSRP sticker for both 550 launch and a normally equipped 550 with p2, appearance, wood trim, mbrace, rear deck spoiler, and rear side air bags. You will see both will have the same codes expect for color codes and launch edition will 1 extra line "16P Launch Vehicle". Both cars will have R01 tire codes on the MSRP sticker.
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The only thing that can not be ordered is the color of the launch edition as that color is not in the order guide or available as an option in Navistar. The two tone interior is a special order item but can be added to any car.
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Are you talking about "772 Sport Bodystyling" that is the AMG body kit which includes front and back apron and side skirts, or are you talking about "950 : Sportline Package" which are stainless steel pedals included in the appearance package which is included on the launch and can be ordered on regular 550.
The only thing that can not be ordered is the color of the launch edition as that color is not in the order guide or available as an option in Navistar. The two tone interior is a special order item but can be added to any car.
The only thing that can not be ordered is the color of the launch edition as that color is not in the order guide or available as an option in Navistar. The two tone interior is a special order item but can be added to any car.
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Yes I am in the USA, I just looked at the car on the showroom floor, I am sorry you were correct about the stainless steel pedals, so I looked carefully at the MSRP sticker and noticed the launch edition also does not have appearance package listed. It has a same wheels and contour seats which are included in the appearance package ala cart. I assumed because it had those 2 items from the appearance package which also adds stainless steel pedals and AMG steering wheel if no wood wheel was ordered it had the pedals and full appearance package.
Here is a dealer who listed all the options form Navistar, which are the same options I see in my Navistar.
http://www.BenzBlogger.com/labels/e-...lass-cabriolet
Scroll down 1/2 down the page and that salesman posted all the options available in Navistar.
Interior Colors:
Black Leather
Black Premium Leather
Almond/Mocha Leather
Almond/Mocha Premium Leather
Ash/Dark Grey Leather
Ash/Dark Grey Premium Leather
1 thing I did notice is launch edition cars do have stainless steel instrument cluster and a black roof liner vs normal cars has black instrument clusters grey roof liner even tho they are no code difference on the MSRP sticker for that option.
Here is a dealer who listed all the options form Navistar, which are the same options I see in my Navistar.
http://www.BenzBlogger.com/labels/e-...lass-cabriolet
Scroll down 1/2 down the page and that salesman posted all the options available in Navistar.
Interior Colors:
Black Leather
Black Premium Leather
Almond/Mocha Leather
Almond/Mocha Premium Leather
Ash/Dark Grey Leather
Ash/Dark Grey Premium Leather
1 thing I did notice is launch edition cars do have stainless steel instrument cluster and a black roof liner vs normal cars has black instrument clusters grey roof liner even tho they are no code difference on the MSRP sticker for that option.
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Interesting.
I drove the 550 Cab and was very underwhelmed by Aircap. I really did not notice much of a difference. Maybe it makes a big difference to the back seat passengers but in the driver's seat, I just did not get it.
I drove the 550 Cab and was very underwhelmed by Aircap. I really did not notice much of a difference. Maybe it makes a big difference to the back seat passengers but in the driver's seat, I just did not get it.
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MBUSA thinks all buyers in the USA want a more luxuries finish which is why by default all Coupes and Cabs destined to the USA are "Elegance" trim. The special order charge for "Avantgarde" Trim is $250 and the Appearance package is required in order to select "Avantgarde" trim.
If you do not believe I can post pics of my Cab to prove I have "Avantgarde" trim in the USA.
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I know I am going to get **** from some people for correcting you but I have a black/black E550 cab which I special ordered back in Feb, I have stainless steel instrument cluster and black roof liner and black A pillar. You have to special order "Avantgarde" trim in the USA as all cars in the USA by default are "Elegance" trim.
MBUSA thinks all buyers in the USA want a more luxuries finish which is why by default all Coupes and Cabs destined to the USA are "Elegance" trim. The special order charge for "Avantgarde" Trim is $250 and the Appearance package is required in order to select "Avantgarde" trim.
If you do not believe I can post pics of my Cab to prove I have "Avantgarde" trim in the USA.
MBUSA thinks all buyers in the USA want a more luxuries finish which is why by default all Coupes and Cabs destined to the USA are "Elegance" trim. The special order charge for "Avantgarde" Trim is $250 and the Appearance package is required in order to select "Avantgarde" trim.
If you do not believe I can post pics of my Cab to prove I have "Avantgarde" trim in the USA.
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Yes I am in the USA, I just looked at the car on the showroom floor, I am sorry you were correct about the stainless steel pedals, so I looked carefully at the MSRP sticker and noticed the launch edition also does not have appearance package listed. It has a same wheels and contour seats which are included in the appearance package ala cart.
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If you need better pics, pics not as zoomed in on the main difference just let me know, I can take some out door pics when I have time later on in the week and post them.
I took a pic of the A pillar showing it in black, instrument panel showing it is brushed aluminum, rear view mirror showing it is black and of coarse the roof liner which is black as well.
On normal spec US cars the A Pillar is grey, the instrument panel is black, the rear view mirror is gray and the roof liner is gray.
If you special order a car similar to mine make sure you tell your dealer you want black roof liner as my dealer claimed when I ordered my car back in February in Navistar it gave him the option to specify the roof liner. If you select the black roof liner that will switch your car over to an Advantgarde trim package from Elegance trim package.
