Some E class observations....
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2003 E500
Some E class observations....
... I as prepare to order another E500 (i.e. NAV replacement)
* I went to check out a charchoal interior yesterday and turned out to be an E320. I noticed the leather seating surface (also perforated) wasn't as "soft and supple" as the leather in my car. Is there a difference in the leather grades for the cars? I know the 320 had E2 and maybe had the leather "inserts." I am just worried if the charchoal leather is "rougher" or was it a model (320 v 500) difference in feel.
* E500 headlights: I noticed on several 500's that the headlights all have the "projector" lens.. though most do NOT have the Bi-Xenons. Is this the way the halogen headlights come... or am I imagining things. I want to say the 320's have a "bulb" in the headlight instead of the "lens." Correct? Incorrect?
* Multicontour seats: It is MENTIONED in the manual that the Multicontour seats have a massage function.. but I thought it was only available for Drive Dynamic seats.
* Lastly.. I just wanted to get some opinions on 500 owners about the "responsiveness" of the tranny/engine in various "suspension modes." To me, I have done TONS of driving in Sport2 lately.. and it seems the engine/tranny is more responsive/accurate in Sport1 than in sport2. The shifts (even manually) are more precise it seems. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed anything.
Thanks guys
Peter
* I went to check out a charchoal interior yesterday and turned out to be an E320. I noticed the leather seating surface (also perforated) wasn't as "soft and supple" as the leather in my car. Is there a difference in the leather grades for the cars? I know the 320 had E2 and maybe had the leather "inserts." I am just worried if the charchoal leather is "rougher" or was it a model (320 v 500) difference in feel.
* E500 headlights: I noticed on several 500's that the headlights all have the "projector" lens.. though most do NOT have the Bi-Xenons. Is this the way the halogen headlights come... or am I imagining things. I want to say the 320's have a "bulb" in the headlight instead of the "lens." Correct? Incorrect?
* Multicontour seats: It is MENTIONED in the manual that the Multicontour seats have a massage function.. but I thought it was only available for Drive Dynamic seats.
* Lastly.. I just wanted to get some opinions on 500 owners about the "responsiveness" of the tranny/engine in various "suspension modes." To me, I have done TONS of driving in Sport2 lately.. and it seems the engine/tranny is more responsive/accurate in Sport1 than in sport2. The shifts (even manually) are more precise it seems. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed anything.
Thanks guys
Peter
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Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Los Angeles
2003 E320
Leather inserts are standard on the E320, and full leather is an upgrade. I upgraded to full leather, and I'm extremely happy with the color and the quality!
Sorry, I can't help with the rest.
Sorry, I can't help with the rest.
