Factory Chrome Wheels
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Factory Chrome Wheels???
Here's a dealer photo of the wagon that I just purchased. The wheels are the standard factory wheels, but with a chrome finish.
Does anybody know if MB could have chromed the wheels at the factory? Is it more likely that they were chromed at a later date by one of the owners?
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Does anybody know if MB could have chromed the wheels at the factory? Is it more likely that they were chromed at a later date by one of the owners?
Thanks.
Last edited by cbpeck; Feb 16, 2011 at 02:41 PM.
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no they did not chrome those at MB they are a factory wheel but were done at a later date you can verify by calling your local MB service advisor give him the last 6 of your vin and they can tell you how that vehicle came unless the origional dealership made changes to it as a dealer add on.
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Thanks for the responses. I've pulled the datacard for the car, but there are unlabeled SA codes on it that I don't recognize. One of them could indicate chrome wheels, but I kinda doubt it. I think the wheels were probably chromed at a later date. I kinda like them, but they weren't a factor in the purchase decision.
I'm still anxious about having purchased this car sight unseen. I know it was a bit of a gamble, but if the car is as clean and mechanically sound as I've been told that it is then we should have a great car on our hands. Now I just have to wait the 7-14 days for delivery.
I'm still anxious about having purchased this car sight unseen. I know it was a bit of a gamble, but if the car is as clean and mechanically sound as I've been told that it is then we should have a great car on our hands. Now I just have to wait the 7-14 days for delivery.
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Was it
professionally inspected? Do you have recourse if they missed something major?
What did you pay for the unseen gem?
Inspect,inspect,inspect..........
MB never sent them out with chrome chrome were dealer installed options and mercedes frowned on them they leak,chip,rust.
Dealer did not care they just saw a way of easily lifting 2grand for chrome rims out of chumps wallets
What did you pay for the unseen gem?
Inspect,inspect,inspect..........
MB never sent them out with chrome chrome were dealer installed options and mercedes frowned on them they leak,chip,rust.
Dealer did not care they just saw a way of easily lifting 2grand for chrome rims out of chumps wallets
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professionally inspected? Do you have recourse if they missed something major?
What did you pay for the unseen gem?
Inspect,inspect,inspect..........
MB never sent them out with chrome chrome were dealer installed options and mercedes frowned on them they leak,chip,rust.
Dealer did not care they just saw a way of easily lifting 2grand for chrome rims out of chumps wallets
What did you pay for the unseen gem?
Inspect,inspect,inspect..........
MB never sent them out with chrome chrome were dealer installed options and mercedes frowned on them they leak,chip,rust.
Dealer did not care they just saw a way of easily lifting 2grand for chrome rims out of chumps wallets
What I paid for the car is really my business, but it was fair, based upon the car's condition. You never steal an excellent car from a dealership. If the car turns out to be less pristine than advertised I may have overpaid a little. We won't know until it arrives.
There is always an opportunity for recourse.
I'm disappointed to hear that the chrome wheels were known to chip, rust & leak. Hopefully these will be fine. We'll see.
Last edited by cbpeck; Feb 16, 2011 at 08:06 PM.
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I wouldn't sweat the chrome wheels. My '99 wagon has chrome wheels and they have never chipped or rusted. My daughter was the second owner of the car and it came with the wheels.
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If the chrome wheel finish was a dealer option that didn't originate at the MB factory then it sounds like dealerships sent the wheels out to be chrome plated at local shops. If this is the case it stands to reason that some chrome plate jobs may have been better executed than others.
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Good to hear. I actually like the way they look. They match the chrome trim on the car's body, but aren't as flashy as oversized after market wheels.
If the chrome wheel finish was a dealer option that didn't originate at the MB factory then it sounds like dealerships sent the wheels out to be chrome plated at local shops. If this is the case it stands to reason that some chrome plate jobs may have been better executed than others.
If the chrome wheel finish was a dealer option that didn't originate at the MB factory then it sounds like dealerships sent the wheels out to be chrome plated at local shops. If this is the case it stands to reason that some chrome plate jobs may have been better executed than others.
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