Finally '05 E320 in ... and without decontenting?
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Finally '05 E320 in ... and without decontenting?
I picked up my ride yesterday, and let me just say, It is well worth the wait.
It's every bit a car as any I've ever been in. Off the lot, it felt like I've been driving it for years.
- Pano roof: Really defines the car, and sets it apart
- Navigation: (first in a car) Never get lost again
- Xeon Active lights: Wow and they do corner.. though not a tremendous amount. Did I say wow.
- Harmon Kardon-6 disc: Very clean and plenty of bass
- Keyless Go: People think I'm doing black magic., Really this is the kewlest thing by far. I don't think that I can drive anyone elses car anymore without leaving their doors unlocked when I leave.
- Dealer Installed 35% tint: did a prestine job, really. no edges, felt stripping.. and under warranty and done for $400. Maybe I could have gotten similar or the same jobe done at another place (art of tint) for $275 (quoted)... yeah maybe in 6 mos when I got around to it, so that I can save $125 on a car that I just paid $60,000 on... doesn't seem like much to pay for having it now, done relliably well, with knowing who to ***** to at the dealer if something goes wrong.
BTW: Maybe I could have gone 20% (lower=darker) cause of the light interior, but didn't want to risk everyday tickets here in NY.
BTW: Silver/Ash
Will post pics as soon as I have them.
NOW FOR THE DECONTING CHECKLIST: (Build date: Late June)
- The illuminated entry system does not include entrance lamps beneath the side mirrors.
>> NOT THERE ANYMORE
- The front center armrest storage compartment is not climate-controlled.
>> IT IS CLIMATE CONTROLLED
- The standard sedan audio system includes 9 speakers, no subwoofer.
>> GOT THE UPGRADE SO NOT SURE
- The standard upholstery on E320 models includes leather front seating
inserts with M-B Tex trim, and full M-B Tex rear-seat upholstery.
>> STILL HAVE TO CHECK
- The front passenger seat does not include adjustable lumbar support.
>> NO LUMBAR
- The windshield washers are heated only at the nozzles. The reservoir and hose are no longer heated. The rear window washer on wagon models is no longer heated.
>> NOT SURE HOW TO CHECK
- The windshield is tinted but does not include a shaded upper band.
>> STILL HAVE TO CHECK
- In addition, the finish appearance of the wheels, interior door trim and seat trim, and the configuration of the climate-control dashtop diffuser vent may have changed.
>> NOT SURE HOW TO CHECK
>> STILL HAS THE RUBBER ASH TRAY MAT
Maybe they still had some parts left over from the 04's when they were building mine.
It's every bit a car as any I've ever been in. Off the lot, it felt like I've been driving it for years.
- Pano roof: Really defines the car, and sets it apart
- Navigation: (first in a car) Never get lost again
- Xeon Active lights: Wow and they do corner.. though not a tremendous amount. Did I say wow.
- Harmon Kardon-6 disc: Very clean and plenty of bass
- Keyless Go: People think I'm doing black magic., Really this is the kewlest thing by far. I don't think that I can drive anyone elses car anymore without leaving their doors unlocked when I leave.
- Dealer Installed 35% tint: did a prestine job, really. no edges, felt stripping.. and under warranty and done for $400. Maybe I could have gotten similar or the same jobe done at another place (art of tint) for $275 (quoted)... yeah maybe in 6 mos when I got around to it, so that I can save $125 on a car that I just paid $60,000 on... doesn't seem like much to pay for having it now, done relliably well, with knowing who to ***** to at the dealer if something goes wrong.
BTW: Maybe I could have gone 20% (lower=darker) cause of the light interior, but didn't want to risk everyday tickets here in NY.
BTW: Silver/Ash
Will post pics as soon as I have them.
NOW FOR THE DECONTING CHECKLIST: (Build date: Late June)
- The illuminated entry system does not include entrance lamps beneath the side mirrors.
>> NOT THERE ANYMORE
- The front center armrest storage compartment is not climate-controlled.
>> IT IS CLIMATE CONTROLLED
- The standard sedan audio system includes 9 speakers, no subwoofer.
>> GOT THE UPGRADE SO NOT SURE
- The standard upholstery on E320 models includes leather front seating
inserts with M-B Tex trim, and full M-B Tex rear-seat upholstery.
>> STILL HAVE TO CHECK
- The front passenger seat does not include adjustable lumbar support.
>> NO LUMBAR
- The windshield washers are heated only at the nozzles. The reservoir and hose are no longer heated. The rear window washer on wagon models is no longer heated.
>> NOT SURE HOW TO CHECK
- The windshield is tinted but does not include a shaded upper band.
>> STILL HAVE TO CHECK
- In addition, the finish appearance of the wheels, interior door trim and seat trim, and the configuration of the climate-control dashtop diffuser vent may have changed.
>> NOT SURE HOW TO CHECK
>> STILL HAS THE RUBBER ASH TRAY MAT
Maybe they still had some parts left over from the 04's when they were building mine.
Last edited by ajm0824; 07-30-2004 at 09:57 PM.
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Car sounds nice and thanks for the detailed report.
When you provide details on the open items, please advise if you have the REST feature in the Climate Contol system. You can tell if there is a button in the contol panel marked REST.
Have fun with with your new wheels!
When you provide details on the open items, please advise if you have the REST feature in the Climate Contol system. You can tell if there is a button in the contol panel marked REST.
Have fun with with your new wheels!
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Originally Posted by Double Eagle
Car sounds nice and thanks for the detailed report.
When you provide details on the open items, please advise if you have the REST feature in the Climate Contol system. You can tell if there is a button in the contol panel marked REST.
Have fun with with your new wheels!
When you provide details on the open items, please advise if you have the REST feature in the Climate Contol system. You can tell if there is a button in the contol panel marked REST.
Have fun with with your new wheels!
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I've seen '05s with the new upper vent (no hot/cold thumb wheel) and still had the rest function. Elsewhere someone said the change is August. With the strike our car will be finished August 1-3. Wonder...wonder...
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Thank you for the keen observation. Actually those mats are from my old C-class that I transferred to the new car for the time being until the actual proper mats come in
any comments are appreciated.
any comments are appreciated.
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I just noticed that the '05 W211 do not come with ashtray or cigarette lighter anymore. It has a rubber mat in its place and a cover over where the lighter would be that says "12 volt outlet".
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Originally Posted by kentom
One other thing we opted not to go with the Harmon 6 cd changer. The Ipod mini in the picture will give us days of tunes
Glad they have the AUX jack in the glove box for easy hook up of the iPod.
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Originally Posted by Double Eagle
Glad they have the AUX jack in the glove box for easy hook up of the iPod.