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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Previous: 2004 E500 4Matic Wagon, 2005 SLK 55. Current: 2019 SLC300
Options unavailable in 06?

I know some of the stuff about decontenting that started in the 05 models, but I didn't know about option changes. Looking at MBUSA site today, I couldn't find a way to spec the 06 E500 with distronic. I already knew they removed drive dynamic seats, but I was not aware that distronic was gone too - is it an oversight?

Just curious. As a 04 wagon owner, I note I could no longer get the sport package on a wagon, either. The AMG package is available, but gets you the 18" wheels in addition to other sport package items - which I wouldn't want on the 4Matic that will be driven in snow sometimes.

Anyway, anybody know if it's true the US 06 E500 can't be ordered with distronic?
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Distronic is long gone. The 2005 MY brochure from which we ordered our car lists it as unavailable except on the E55 AMG.
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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Bay Area? I would just forget about the dealer and find Scorchie (Dean) or MBenzNL (Steve).
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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I am in the middle of having distronic installed by Steve (in my E55). Check with me in a month or so and I'll let you know how it comes out.
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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Venitalted Seats

When I ordered my 06 CDI, I found out that Venilated Seats were not an option.
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