Additional decontenting for 2005
07-09-2004, 11:54 AM
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Both never gonna be missed in 1 model year. You got em? Enjoy em. Those who don't, won't miss them. In no way do items like these affect the performance or value of the car. If you look at the glove compartment door, there are 2 clips that look like they were a snap in holder for a pen or a tire guage or something that's no longer supplied. Did its absence diminish the pleasure of getting your new car? Of course not!Ash tray mat? Come on! The shelf in the glove box? Now where are we gonna keep the second half of our encyclopedias labled m thru z? Due to the dollar valuation against their currency something's gotta give. How much ya wanna pay for the car before it becomes unaffordable? They have to bring the car in at a "certain given " price for it to compete successfully in the market. They can't just say "we are the best & this is our price, take it or leave it".
Same thing with gasoline. You want to keep the price the same & reduce the unit of measurement from gallons to quarts, then to pints, then to cups? The price on the pump will then always be the same, you'll just get less...or the price has to go up to keep the same size "portion". (Let's for the moment remove oil company/distributor/station price gouging & profiteering out of the equation).
Its STILL a BENZ. The benchmark of quailty & status thruought the WORLD.
In today's global economy SOMETHING has got to give.
Same thing with gasoline. You want to keep the price the same & reduce the unit of measurement from gallons to quarts, then to pints, then to cups? The price on the pump will then always be the same, you'll just get less...or the price has to go up to keep the same size "portion". (Let's for the moment remove oil company/distributor/station price gouging & profiteering out of the equation).
Its STILL a BENZ. The benchmark of quailty & status thruought the WORLD.
In today's global economy SOMETHING has got to give.
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07-09-2004, 12:45 PM
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Just to be difficult.. I didn't have the tray for he glovebox and I missed it.. I mentioned it to them and they got it.. Probably took it from some other guy "who won't miss it".
07-09-2004, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by atssystems.com
Just to be difficult.. I didn't have the tray for he glovebox and I missed it.. I mentioned it to them and they got it.. Probably took it from some other guy "who won't miss it".
07-09-2004, 04:00 PM
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Where's the distronic?
I just picked up the new 2005 E-class brochure. Distronic is only available on the E55. Is anyone going to miss it? I have an E55 on order, but I didn't get distronic. Seems like an oxymoron.
07-09-2004, 05:34 PM
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Curious, for the benefit of those who don’t have and want what is the cost from parts for: (1) rear armrest with pull down strap, (2) glove box tray, and (3) rubber mat to ashtray storage compartment?
07-09-2004, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Barry45RPM
Ash tray mat? Come on! The shelf in the glove box? Now where are we gonna keep the second half of our encyclopedias labled m thru z?
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Its STILL a BENZ. The benchmark of quailty & status thruought the WORLD.
In today's global economy SOMETHING has got to give.
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Its STILL a BENZ. The benchmark of quailty & status thruought the WORLD.
In today's global economy SOMETHING has got to give.
When I got my E in January and found that ash tray mat (I even didn't know about this before) I went like "wow - this is that kind of detail that comes with such an expensive car... cool!"
The benchmark of quailty & status thruought the WORLD...
I spend my money not just because its says MERCEDES! I simply expect a certain quality that is way above standard when spending $70k on a car. And I also expect these hidden details because THAT is what makes the car special.
In today's global economy... DaimlerChrysler may be the one losing... not just money!
07-09-2004, 07:55 PM
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Also apparently missing, according to the new brochure, is the neat storage compartment behind the second row seating in the wagon. I suspect there's more decontenting to be found.
07-09-2004, 09:23 PM
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I may be the only one, but I think that climate control system is an improvement over the previous one. It's much easier and faster to change the temp (twisting a dial takes a split second, pressing the button up/down to the desired temp takes a few seconds longer).
Also, the fan speed readout is a lot better in my eyes and easily determinable with a quicker glance than the old one req'd (I think the mode selector/display is pretty much the same)
Sure you lose the trick looking digital readouts, but this seems like it's a major ergonomic (is that the right word?) improvement over the old system. Just my opinion.
Oh yeah, what's this rest function you all are up in arms about because it's missing?
Also, the fan speed readout is a lot better in my eyes and easily determinable with a quicker glance than the old one req'd (I think the mode selector/display is pretty much the same)
Sure you lose the trick looking digital readouts, but this seems like it's a major ergonomic (is that the right word?) improvement over the old system. Just my opinion.
Oh yeah, what's this rest function you all are up in arms about because it's missing?
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07-09-2004, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RohithT
Oh yeah, what's this rest function you all are up in arms about because it's missing?
07-09-2004, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
Curious, for the benefit of those who don’t have and want what is the cost from parts for: (1) rear armrest with pull down strap, (2) glove box tray, and (3) rubber mat to ashtray storage compartment?
2) about $45
3) about $4
07-10-2004, 12:12 AM
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There you have it. So for argument sake you have the dealer reimburse you for the cost of ordering the armrest with pull strap, the ashtray mat, and the glove box tray from parts as a stipulation in the sale. What’s the big deal? …Far be it from me to throw some coals on the fire.
07-10-2004, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by RohithT
It's much easier and faster to change the temp (twisting a dial takes a split second, pressing the button up/down to the desired temp takes a few seconds longer).
Also, the fan speed readout is a lot better in my eyes and easily determinable with a quicker glance than the old one req'd (I think the mode selector/display is pretty much the same)
