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it looks very cheap...the a/c should be digital on both...
Makes no sense. The car is over 50K for a 320.. Whats going on with the navigation?? Why would they introduce the new model and hold back the Nav?? Also I heard the ML320 is being switched for the ML350,,,,I have a feeling that for 2004,,the e320 will switch out for the 350...I am thinking to hold off my purchase for now,,,I have a deposit for a black/stone e320 since March 2002.
Makes no sense. The car is over 50K for a 320.. Whats going on with the navigation?? Why would they introduce the new model and hold back the Nav?? Also I heard the ML320 is being switched for the ML350,,,,I have a feeling that for 2004,,the e320 will switch out for the 350...I am thinking to hold off my purchase for now,,,I have a deposit for a black/stone e320 since March 2002.
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Final pricing has not been released but I don't think the base for the 320 is anywhere near $50K. The 500 starts around $50K. So depending on the options selected the 320 should be much lower.
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To answer some above questions:
1/ The 320 model comes standard with Thermatic,which is a non digital readout A/C system.
It has no digital rear readout and no rear window side vents
Thermotronic is an extra cost but is standard in the 500.
Besides the digital readouts and side vents both the systems work almost the same.
2/ Both Java and Quartz have been replaced by a color called Pebble Beige,shown above.
The Stone color is called Orion Grey.
3/ Pewter is a great modern color that unlike black is easy to keep clean and looks great on the E Class.
I think you will be happy!!
1/ The 320 model comes standard with Thermatic,which is a non digital readout A/C system.
It has no digital rear readout and no rear window side vents
Thermotronic is an extra cost but is standard in the 500.
Besides the digital readouts and side vents both the systems work almost the same.
2/ Both Java and Quartz have been replaced by a color called Pebble Beige,shown above.
The Stone color is called Orion Grey.
3/ Pewter is a great modern color that unlike black is easy to keep clean and looks great on the E Class.
I think you will be happy!!
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2001 ML320
A/C controls
Can they really be using that ugly analog A/C control in the new 320? That looks like something they only use in their low trim line in other countries. When I ordered my 320, the only option on the A/C was to add controls in the rear to make it a 4-zone instead of a 2-zone. It never said anything about upgrading the front controls from analog to digital. I suspect all US 2003 E's will be getting a digital display A/C as the current 2002's have. I'll try to look at some more pics to double check.
Anybody with the FULL 2003 E brochure who knows for sure?
Thanks!
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2001 ML320
A/C controls - answering my own question
I think my fears about the A/C are correct but haven't been able to confirm with my dealer yet.
In that case, for $550 (which is the price I've seen in several posts) you go from analog to digital up front, add 2 digital controls for the rear AND add vents in the side pillars for the rear. That doesn't seem like such a bad deal.
Does anybody know if this is correct?
Thanks.
In that case, for $550 (which is the price I've seen in several posts) you go from analog to digital up front, add 2 digital controls for the rear AND add vents in the side pillars for the rear. That doesn't seem like such a bad deal.
Does anybody know if this is correct?
Thanks.
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it seemed like the look of it were the same in the brochure so i would say yes....that is the u.s. car. I think getting the 4-matic a/c or whatever is a very good option. I am glad its standard on my 500, but i got a 320 that would be at the top of my list. And i think it is true, for 2004, the ml320 will be a 350, thats what my dealer said
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the 320 will be a non-digital readout. You can read a post that i posted on the 9th, when they came out. I think the thread was 2003 colors or something. I typed it right out of the brochure. But i think the prices are more than 550. That sounds very cheap to me
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Here are the E500's...
Yes these are the cars that are heading for the US. There wasn't any pricing/specs available. These pics were taken inside the tent so sorry for the lighting. I couldn't take pictures of the one we drove because the excitement got to us and forgot about it.
Last edited by Ken3184; Aug 21, 2002 at 10:12 PM.
there were like 15 pics!
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Re: awesome pics..
Originally posted by jamesp
i can't wait until saturday!
i can't wait until saturday!
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Ya it should be a great time. I tried to go and on the wait list but I doubt anyone will cancel. So it doesn't look good for me. Be sure to tell us all about it!
