E-Class (W211) 2003-2009

platinum blue metallic

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 01:03 AM
  #1  
androza's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
platinum blue metallic

Before someone posts links to old pictures, and yells at me for not doing a search,I've already seen Vroomvroom and jukebox's pictures, which are wonderful. However, I'm very interested in seeing what platinum blue looks like at dusk, and also in sun. Also, the stock photo at auto trader is a greyish blue, heavy on the grey side. Is that also platinum blue or some other color in wonky lighting conditions?
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 02:21 AM
  #2  
sf49ers79's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,915
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Honda Accord EX V6
Color

For what i've seen is that platinum blue color is look really great in the sun. But haven't see it during night time. It does looks like greyish blue and heavy on the gray on the catalog. In real, it really greyish blue still but heavy on the blue. Hope this help. I did order one with platinum blue and still waiting. Dealer promise to deliver by the end 3rd week of this january
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 04:34 AM
  #3  
muhri's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 962
Likes: 12
From: Saudi Arabia
'18 AMG GTR '16 BMW M3 - '05 Porsche Carrera S
Thumbs up with amg kit & wheels

Well, have you seen my pics then? take a look at this thread - the first post has a link to a picture taken at night.

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ight=Shes+Here
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 09:20 AM
  #4  
Mellow's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: Sudan
2003 Toyota Prado
Here you go
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 11:31 AM
  #5  
androza's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
Thanks, thats a great picture, it shows the range of values platinum blue can make.
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2003 | 02:52 PM
  #6  
Juke-box's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 879
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
SLK 350 '05
um....Plat. blue is one of those colors that DO NOT come out well in photos. so go see the car for yourself, because it was very different from what i pictured the car being when i first ordered it last July.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2003 | 06:32 PM
  #7  
Barney's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 215
Likes: 1
From: Seattle
2001 ML320
It is one of those colors that looks quite different under different lighting conditions and angles. I get a TON of compliments on mine wherever I am.
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2003 | 12:12 AM
  #8  
mco's Avatar
mco
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
From: N. California
ML430, E500
I am awating delivery of mine. I have seen one at dealer. In direct sulight it clearly has the blue tinge. In less light it takes on a grey appearance. I think it looks great.
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jan 15, 2003 | 10:06 AM
  #9  
roncar's Avatar
Junior Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Salt Lake City,UT
CTS
mco

MCO, sounds like our cars will be on the same boat. Ours was built on 12-17 also Platinum Blue/Ash. The dealer said the boat is due in San Pedro tomorrow.
Reply
Old Jan 15, 2003 | 10:23 AM
  #10  
mco's Avatar
mco
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
From: N. California
ML430, E500
Roncar,

Interesting! My dealer said the car was due in port on the 25th, but maybe he just didn't want to get me too excited in case there were delays. It usually takes about a week from port to dealer I've been told.

Thanks for the info!
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:21 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE