Re - Contenting
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area, CA
'05 e320
Re - Contenting
As a new 320 owner (bought in sep) I didn't realize how decontented the e320 05 was compared to 2003 and 2004 models. Of course had I not read this board I might be happy in my ignorance... 
Okay so in order to be positive what I wanted was to create a list of items and part numbers to add back (Re contenting) the little bells and whistles that Mercedes has removed.
So far we have
1) Center console with double wing style
2) Shelf in Glove compartment.
What else from the 2003 to 2005 - and does anyone know the part numbers
We should also put a cost on it... how much does it cost to recontent the car.
Okay so in order to be positive what I wanted was to create a list of items and part numbers to add back (Re contenting) the little bells and whistles that Mercedes has removed.
So far we have
1) Center console with double wing style
2) Shelf in Glove compartment.
What else from the 2003 to 2005 - and does anyone know the part numbers
We should also put a cost on it... how much does it cost to recontent the car.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,586
Likes: 1
From: Sacramento
'08 AM Vantage V8 - '03 E500
Somebody tried to come up with a decontenting list a while ago, as I recall. One item that got a lot of discussion six or nine months ago was the deletion of the "puddle lights" on the bottom of the outside mirrors. They light up the ground near the doors. Restoring those to your car would undoubtedly require replacement of the entire mirror assemblies, a very expensive proposition.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,281
Likes: 8
From: Longmont, CO
04 E320 4 Matic, 95 Audi S6, 99 Carrera 4 Cabrio, 12 Fiat 500 Sport, 00 BMW R1200C 10, BMW R1200R
Don't forget the deletion of the "REST" function on the climate control along with the cold air wheel for the center vents. I used the REST feature 5 times today, since I was only running little errands in a snow storm, it really helps when you don't have to scrape the windshild!
O, how about the free service? I am very happy that I have a 3-month old 04.
Steve
O, how about the free service? I am very happy that I have a 3-month old 04.
Steve
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,439
Likes: 1
From: THE NAPA VALLEY, CA
Build date 2-04 E500
Might as well sell yours for an 04 model.... Some of the "decontented" items can't be added ( free maintanence) or swaped (center consol )....
Be happy and enjoy your new car the way it came.... Its still an awesome vehicle.
Be happy and enjoy your new car the way it came.... Its still an awesome vehicle.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area, CA
'05 e320
Okay so we are up to
1) Center Console Butterfly changed to sliding door
2) Shelf in Glove compartment
3) Free Service (Oil change, etc)
4) Puddle lights (BTW Steve changed my mirrors to the folding kind that have the puddle lights but Mercedes has completely changed the internal wiring on the mirrors in '05 so he couldn't wire up anymore).
5) Rest function (Although my '05 does have it)
On the flip side stuff they added to the car seems to be
1) Digital Tele-aid
2) Ability for Comand to play MP3 DVDs
Anything else...
1) Center Console Butterfly changed to sliding door
2) Shelf in Glove compartment
3) Free Service (Oil change, etc)
4) Puddle lights (BTW Steve changed my mirrors to the folding kind that have the puddle lights but Mercedes has completely changed the internal wiring on the mirrors in '05 so he couldn't wire up anymore).
5) Rest function (Although my '05 does have it)
On the flip side stuff they added to the car seems to be
1) Digital Tele-aid
2) Ability for Comand to play MP3 DVDs
Anything else...
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 314
Likes: 10
From: In the shadow of D.C. (No.Va.)
'05 E320CDI, 1987 300E, Vanagon Syncro, Turbo Arrow III
Originally Posted by newbabynewcar
Okay so we are up to
1) Center Console Butterfly changed to sliding door
2) Shelf in Glove compartment
3) Free Service (Oil change, etc)
4) Puddle lights (BTW Steve changed my mirrors to the folding kind that have the puddle lights but Mercedes has completely changed the internal wiring on the mirrors in '05 so he couldn't wire up anymore).
5) Rest function (Although my '05 does have it)
On the flip side stuff they added to the car seems to be
1) Digital Tele-aid
2) Ability for Comand to play MP3 DVDs
Anything else...
1) Center Console Butterfly changed to sliding door
2) Shelf in Glove compartment
3) Free Service (Oil change, etc)
4) Puddle lights (BTW Steve changed my mirrors to the folding kind that have the puddle lights but Mercedes has completely changed the internal wiring on the mirrors in '05 so he couldn't wire up anymore).
5) Rest function (Although my '05 does have it)
On the flip side stuff they added to the car seems to be
1) Digital Tele-aid
2) Ability for Comand to play MP3 DVDs
Anything else...
Solar Panels for the Panorama Roof.
At least for the E320CDI:
Motorized rear window sunshade
Retractable rear pax window sunshades
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,492
Likes: 0
From: Canada
2004 E500 / 2001 C240
Solar Panels and Distronic were only deleted in the US. Although you can get Distronic on the E55 in the US.
The feature I would not want to live without is the puddle lights. They are amazing..
The feature I would not want to live without is the puddle lights. They are amazing..
Trending Topics
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
'05 E320, '07 MDX
Originally Posted by newbabynewcar
Okay so we are up to
1) Center Console Butterfly changed to sliding door
2) Shelf in Glove compartment
3) Free Service (Oil change, etc)
4) Puddle lights (BTW Steve changed my mirrors to the folding kind that have the puddle lights but Mercedes has completely changed the internal wiring on the mirrors in '05 so he couldn't wire up anymore).
5) Rest function (Although my '05 does have it)
On the flip side stuff they added to the car seems to be
1) Digital Tele-aid
2) Ability for Comand to play MP3 DVDs
Anything else...
1) Center Console Butterfly changed to sliding door
2) Shelf in Glove compartment
3) Free Service (Oil change, etc)
4) Puddle lights (BTW Steve changed my mirrors to the folding kind that have the puddle lights but Mercedes has completely changed the internal wiring on the mirrors in '05 so he couldn't wire up anymore).
5) Rest function (Although my '05 does have it)
On the flip side stuff they added to the car seems to be
1) Digital Tele-aid
2) Ability for Comand to play MP3 DVDs
Anything else...
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 996
Likes: 16
From: Tampa, Florida
2017 E300W
Originally Posted by atssystems.com
The feature I would not want to live without is the puddle lights. They are amazing..
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,281
Likes: 8
From: Longmont, CO
04 E320 4 Matic, 95 Audi S6, 99 Carrera 4 Cabrio, 12 Fiat 500 Sport, 00 BMW R1200C 10, BMW R1200R
Originally Posted by TPAbnz
What a nice, useful feature. Why don't they make some of these things optional instead of eliminating them?
My 1991 300E had puddle lights under the doors, that is why I know what they are called. I am not sure, however, if the ones under the mirrors are truly called courtesy lights.
The Ford Explorer from 1998 has the lights under the mirrors, why would MB discontinue them? It really makes no sense.
Anyone know the true linguistics of these items?
Steve
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 15,901
Likes: 4,632
From: North Scottsdale, AZ
'71 Pinto
Originally Posted by SAguirre
Anyone know the true linguistics of these items? Steve
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 6,753
Likes: 3
From: South Orange Co., CA
'03 W211 aka E-500
Disappointing.
Reading y'all's posts, it seems that while Chrysler's design house is improving (PT Cruiser, C300, Crossfire, etc.), the rest of Chrysler is rubbing off on Mercedes Benz (fewer bells n whisltes, more quality control issues, NAV (Which stand for Never Actually Verks).
EDJ
Reading y'all's posts, it seems that while Chrysler's design house is improving (PT Cruiser, C300, Crossfire, etc.), the rest of Chrysler is rubbing off on Mercedes Benz (fewer bells n whisltes, more quality control issues, NAV (Which stand for Never Actually Verks).
EDJ
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 14,362
Likes: 1
From: Staples Center
w211 & w124
Looking at the list of items deconted or changed, the only one I really even feel like I would miss is the free scheduled maintenance. The other things are really not that great, just nice to have if you have 'em.
As far as the features they did give us in 05 such as the digital Tele-Aid's unlimited conference call feature is awesome and I use it all the time. Also the addition of MP3 playback is something I truly love having.
As far as the features they did give us in 05 such as the digital Tele-Aid's unlimited conference call feature is awesome and I use it all the time. Also the addition of MP3 playback is something I truly love having.
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
SLR
What about the amount of fabric in and around the foot wells?
It seems like I have to re-Scotchgard everything at least once a month.
Also, why hasn't MB made the T.P.I. standard? Its standard on quite a few other cars.
Another BIG gripe, not being able to lock the trunk separate from the rest of the car. I cannot believe they did that.
It seems like I have to re-Scotchgard everything at least once a month.
Also, why hasn't MB made the T.P.I. standard? Its standard on quite a few other cars.
Another BIG gripe, not being able to lock the trunk separate from the rest of the car. I cannot believe they did that.
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Iowa City, IA
2005 E320 4Matic
Originally Posted by Samoan_Ridah
Looking at the list of items deconted or changed, the only one I really even feel like I would miss is the free scheduled maintenance. The other things are really not that great, just nice to have if you have 'em.
As far as the features they did give us in 05 such as the digital Tele-Aid's unlimited conference call feature is awesome and I use it all the time. Also the addition of MP3 playback is something I truly love having.
As far as the features they did give us in 05 such as the digital Tele-Aid's unlimited conference call feature is awesome and I use it all the time. Also the addition of MP3 playback is something I truly love having.
Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 207
Likes: 3
From: Mid Atlantic
CLK BS
Originally Posted by levind
The subwoofer was deleted worldwide in the standard audio system. This does not apply to the HK system.
Almost a Member!
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
How does the REST function work and what is it for? I've never used it.
Puddle lights are very useful since i kinda seem to drop keys and odd's and sodds near the car. The centre console is a proper armrest in 03/04.
Do the wing mirrors autofold on entry like in 03/04.?
Puddle lights are very useful since i kinda seem to drop keys and odd's and sodds near the car. The centre console is a proper armrest in 03/04.
Do the wing mirrors autofold on entry like in 03/04.?
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 698
Likes: 0
From: Oslo - Norway
Originally Posted by Omegaonne
On the 05, we don't have it either, and how did u get ur seats to fold down like that?
Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 157
Likes: 1
From: Michigan, USA
2018 S450, 2019 Range Rover LWB, 2015 Range Rover, 2019 S560 Cabriolet (awaiting delivery)
Originally Posted by Oslo
This was from a stock photo. But the pax seat is an option in EU, and you can also get a Notebook holder to be mounted on the rear of the pax seat.
Glad to hear this was a stock photo and not your car. I wasn't wondering how you got your seat to fold down like that as much as I was wondering what happened to your center door pillar!!
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 14,362
Likes: 1
From: Staples Center
w211 & w124
Originally Posted by Hawkeye04
Hello Samoan-Ridah: Please bear with my ignorance about digital Tele-Aid. I picked up my 2005 E320 4Matic (this month) in a hurry and was not advised about the feature. Is Tele-Aid free? What is the objective of Tele-Aid?
What's nice about the 05 with digital teleaid is that there is no longer a 30-minute time limit per month, it's unlimited. And the concierge can conference call anyone for you allowing hands-free outbound calling free of charge. They also have access to the web and can pretty much go to any website for your and do about anything you want such as make purchases, order flowers for the wifey, research something, check your email, read you the headlines from the New York Times, you get the point. What's really great is they can get tickets for just about anything at any time (like the World Series) as long as you are willing to pay up to 3 times the face value.
I signed up with my saleswoman at the dealership before driving off but I'm sure you could call them and set it up. You have to give them a credit card that they will use if you order any additional services and also to automatically renew your subscription after the first year.
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 524
Likes: 2
From: Baltimore/DC area
2014 E350S4
Originally Posted by newbabynewcar
Okay so we are up to
1) Center Console Butterfly changed to sliding door
2) Shelf in Glove compartment
3) Free Service (Oil change, etc)
4) Puddle lights (BTW Steve changed my mirrors to the folding kind that have the puddle lights but Mercedes has completely changed the internal wiring on the mirrors in '05 so he couldn't wire up anymore).
5) Rest function (Although my '05 does have it)
On the flip side stuff they added to the car seems to be
1) Digital Tele-aid
2) Ability for Comand to play MP3 DVDs
Anything else...
1) Center Console Butterfly changed to sliding door
2) Shelf in Glove compartment
3) Free Service (Oil change, etc)
4) Puddle lights (BTW Steve changed my mirrors to the folding kind that have the puddle lights but Mercedes has completely changed the internal wiring on the mirrors in '05 so he couldn't wire up anymore).
5) Rest function (Although my '05 does have it)
On the flip side stuff they added to the car seems to be
1) Digital Tele-aid
2) Ability for Comand to play MP3 DVDs
Anything else...
Weird.
