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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Black Ash Wood Grain Trim

Does anyone have pictures of the black ash interior trim with black interior--leather or MB Tex?
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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gimme a few minutes......what parts do you want to see?
mine is black on black....leather
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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Dealers tell me MB Tex is stronger and outlast leather. I don't know what to believe. What is your opinion?
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
gimme a few minutes......what parts do you want to see?
mine is black on black....leather
If you could show me the entire interior or as much as you can of the interior, that would be awesome. Thank you!!!
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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Dealers tell me MB Tex is stronger and outlast leather. I don't know what to believe. What is your opinion?
A buddy of mine loves his MB Tex interior. It does outlast leather and looks just like it. I can't tell the difference. We are both gym rats, so picture jumping your sweaty butt in a leather seat after an hour of cardio everyday for a few months. That would probably ruin your seats. This has not been the case.

I ordered my E-350 Black on Black MB Tex with black ash wood grain. I know I don't want brown grain in my black on black MB. I just have never seen it. Everyone I know has the brown wood grain, and I just don't feel it.

Thanks to anyone who posts interior pics for me.
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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Does anyone have pictures of the black ash interior trim with black interior--leather or MB Tex?
Photos may not do it justice. The grain is so tight and subtle that in most lighting conditions the wood appears as piano black. But when the light is just right, the grain shows as gold threads in the wood. Much more subtle and elegant than the burl walnut, IMHO.

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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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Photos may not do it justice. The grain is so tight and subtle that in most lighting conditions the wood appears as piano black. But when the light is just right, the grain shows as gold threads in the wood. Much more subtle and elegant than the burl walnut, IMHO.

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Ditto. The Burl wood is cheap looking comparatively while the black is classy and sporty at the same time in my opinion.
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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well, it is tough to capture good shots.....for me....but hope these can help...
the black ash grains are nice, and it does collect debris and dust quite easily...but
hey....it's black, hehe....


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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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I normally like burl walnut over anything but Mercedes knows how to make more attractive wood trims besides burl
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Raymond Lee
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Dealers tell me MB Tex is stronger and outlast leather. I don't know what to believe. What is your opinion?
Definitely true. Also, for me it's gotta be BURL all the way baby.
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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As for the MB Tex having just gone through a quick survey of about 50 cars as I considered replacing mine. I looked at LOTS of leather in 1-2 yr old mercedes. I can't tell if they just didn't take care of their leather as well as I would have but the cars with Leather showed wear in as little as a year while MB Tex looked practically brand new in every car I saw it in.
Keep in mind I restricted my survey to 2010-2012 but I was impressed how poorly the supposedly nicer leather upgrade weathered when compared to MB Tex.
just my 2 cents
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 01:36 AM
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AWESOME. Thank you. I had no idea that the "grain" came off as gold. That is sweet! I am going to love this. COUNTDOWN TO February 5th!

Originally Posted by hyperion667
well, it is tough to capture good shots.....for me....but hope these can help...
the black ash grains are nice, and it does collect debris and dust quite easily...but
hey....it's black, hehe....


in some sunlight




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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 01:51 AM
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Interesting how lexus almost copied MB interior design idea:
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 04:48 AM
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japanese car companies have been copying european car designs for years and now korea is catching up. china and possibly india will be next.
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glad to have been able to help Grav, Feb 5th is just around the corner!

good luck and enjoy!
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Does anyone have pictures of the black ash interior trim with black interior--leather or MB Tex?
When I ordered my car, the burl walnut was not available so I had to get black ash. My wife and I really like it and prefer it over the walnut. Interior looks very classy. We would have even like the steering wheel with wood/leather too but then I lose the heated feature.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
glad to have been able to help Grav, Feb 5th is just around the corner!

good luck and enjoy!
Thanks again!
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 04:24 AM
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My MB isn't here yet!!!! Man, they are killing me....
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 06:35 AM
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My MB isn't here yet!!!! Man, they are killing me....
LOL, I feel for you
Well, I am in the same situation as yours but once you get your ride you should be one of the happiest persons
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