skipper

I ordered my 2004 E-500 4-Matic today , however I won't see the car until November . After owning two Black E-320's I decided it was time for a color change so I went for Brilliant Silver w/Ash Interior. The option package numbers have changed for 2004. I ordered the following:

Pkg#
320 HK Sound System, CD Changer
322 Appearance Package (formally Sports Package)
323 Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel
440 Sun Roof
289 Wood Steering Wheel

Since there is a waiting list for the 4-Matics the best I could do was get $500 off the msrp (To be determined).

Thanks to all those who gave me input which helped me make my decision.

The waiting game begins!

skipper

I am assuming the car will come with the new 7-speed transmission.

Legacy

Do you know what the "Appearance Package" includes? Also what is the cost of this option?

abhansali

Is it possible for anyone to post the new options list for 2004?

skipper

It is supposed to include everything that the current sport package offers. My dealer didn't have pricing for the new packages, but assume they will be comparable to the current "E" packages.

skipper

Got them from my dealers book!

alewifebp

Sure, here goes, for the E500 ONLY:

050: Integrated V60
051: Integrated v60 with voice control
219: Distronic
220: Parktronic
289: Wood wheel
297: Rear side blinds
401: AVS
406: Multicontour seats
413: Panorama
419: Solar panel
432: Drive dynamic seats
443: Heated wheel
475: Tire pressure monitoring
530: Comand with DVD
540: Power rear sunshade
810: HK
819: 6-disc
873: Heated seats
881: Power trunk closer
889: Keyless Go

31&: Comfort package - AVS, drive dynamic
319: Lighting package - Bi-Xenon *Cornerning* headlamps, headlamp washers
320: Entertainment package - HK, 6-disc
322: Appearance package - Bi-xenon, headlamp washers, birds eye maple trim, blue tinted glass, LED, semi-active suspension, sculpted side skirts, front bumper, rear apron, 245/45 17 tires
323: Heating package - heated seats and wheel
324: Sunroof package - sunroof, rear window sunshade and side blinds
325: Rear seat package - Ski bag, split folding rear seat, foldable passenger seats
325: Premium package - AVS, Drive Dynamic, Bi-Xenon, headlamp washers, HK, 6-disc, sunroof, rear window sunshade and side blinds

STKLAW

I wonder what it will say on the front quarter panel instead of "Sport"?

skipper

Good question !

MPTLPTR

anybody have any idea what the "semi-active" suspension in the appearance package is?

abhansali

I think that is just the same as the Airmatic DC suspension that is standard on the E500 base, or comes with the current Sport Package on an E320.

Beltfed

If I had to guess, probably nothing......

CLK430_ew

what is 401: AVS ??

Legacy

"Active Ventilated Seats/Front
Inside each seat are ten miniature fans which draw cooling air from underneath the seat through perforations in the leather seating surface. Three stages of cooling help to keep you more comfortable on warm days. Includes heating feature."

From MBUSA website

nyca

you can't get the standard sunroof without the window shades? is that the way it is for 2003? that stinks.

alewifebp

nyca: You know, that is the way that it seems, since I did not see the option anywhere, but that does not make any sense to me.

And I think that the semi-active suspension is the Airmatic.

skipper

I ordered the sunroof only (#440 for 2004 models). I didn't want the shades and blinds that come with the sunroof package for 2004.

nyca

OK, so #440 needs to be added to the list then?

AMGLAB

I can't believe there is no AMG Sport option for 2004. What is Mercedes thinking? This option is offered all over the world except here .