E200CGI Sport or Avantgarde (Lux)
12-07-2009, 07:15 AM
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E200CGI Sport or Avantgarde (Lux)
I am about to order an E200CGI and I already know its going to be a Black on Black but cant decide whether to go for Sport or Avantgarde (Luxury). I keep changing my mind everyday and its getting nearer the date I put down my deposit. It was Sport until I saw the pic of a Luxury version posted in another thread and now its Luxury and I know i,ll still chage my mind before the day runs out. The Sport costs £1500 more than the Lux and it only comes with Microfiber/ MBTex seats and aluminium interior trim, which i dont like. The wheels are also bigger which increases the CO2 emissions. On the other hand the Lux has full leather interior and black ash wood trim and less CO2 but I am not vey sure about the rear bumper with the Chrome trim. Do you guys notice a big difference between the rear bumpers of the two? I am 32, do you guys think the Lux will be ok or should I go for the sport which looks like it is marketed for younger people?
12-07-2009, 09:54 AM
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I am about to order an E200CGI and I already know its going to be a Black on Black but cant decide whether to go for Sport or Avantgarde (Luxury). I keep changing my mind everyday and its getting nearer the date I put down my deposit. It was Sport until I saw the pic of a Luxury version posted in another thread and now its Luxury and I know i,ll still chage my mind before the day runs out. The Sport costs £1500 more than the Lux and it only comes with Microfiber/ MBTex seats and aluminium interior trim, which i dont like. The wheels are also bigger which increases the CO2 emissions. On the other hand the Lux has full leather interior and black ash wood trim and less CO2 but I am not vey sure about the rear bumper with the Chrome trim. Do you guys notice a big difference between the rear bumpers of the two? I am 32, do you guys think the Lux will be ok or should I go for the sport which looks like it is marketed for younger people?
Just my 2cents
12-07-2009, 10:49 AM
#4
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Ok, I saw at MB UK's website that you have SE, Avantgarde and Sport. We have a different setup here, the same as in Germany. Classic, Elegance and Avantgarde. On top of those packages you can add Exclusive and/or AMG-package.
As I see it it's a matter of cost, if you think the Sport is worth it, take it, everthing gets better.
As I see it it's a matter of cost, if you think the Sport is worth it, take it, everthing gets better.
12-09-2009, 07:45 AM
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These cars must be selling like hot cake in the Uk cos the dealers I have spoken to havent come back to me. I cant believe I am being treated like this when I intend to spend over £30,000 on a car. I made this offer for a March 2010 delivery for a E200CGI: Sport (Metallic paint and Black Ash trim) = £5000 deposit, £400 monthly and around £17000 final payment. Avantgarde (Metallic paint) = £4500 deposit, £370 monthly and around £17000 final payment. I have taken the 2.5% VAT increase and 1.8% Mercedes price increase into consideration.
To all UK W212 owners, is my offer ridiculous or is it realistic?
To all UK W212 owners, is my offer ridiculous or is it realistic?
12-21-2009, 03:45 AM
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12-21-2009, 03:47 PM
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I bought one of the ones in stock and have to travel 200 miles to pick it up. I think they only had 2 available in all of the UK (thats what the dealer said). It seems the smaller engines are not that popular. I dont really care about engine size though cos I am all about the looks. I had to change my prefered colour and trim but the consolation was that I got the car for the same price I would have paid for a C220 sport.
