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If you could change 3 things about your car.

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Old 02-14-2012, 09:13 PM
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If you could change 3 things about your car.

Hey everyone, just wondering that if you were able to change 3 things about your car what would they be? Mine would be for a bigger nav screen and better electronics for the COMMAND. The only other would be a 19" wheel option from the factory. Lets here it.....
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I should have gotten the split folding rear seats, wood/leather wheel, and diesel. None of which were available off the lot. Love every thing else.
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-Smoother suspension behavior over rough roads (WITHOUT changing the suspension behavior on all other roads).

-Better MPG

-Some softer touch interior materials in places namely where you don't usually look or feel (I look and pay attention everywhere. )

Can't find too many faults with this car.
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Stripper pole option in back seating area.
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Originally Posted by EmE247
Stripper pole option in back seating area.
Lol,,, thats great.
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1) 12v input in center console
2) Refridgerated center console
3) Google Maps for nav like Audi has
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1) 4Matic in the diesel.
2) The upgraded bluetec motor like the ML and S are getting.
3) A regular spare and non-runflat tires.

That's it. I love this car.
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1. Standard leather seating surfaces
2. 3D Google Maps/Better COMAND Interface
3. Standard LED headlights w/Active Curve Illumination
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The new Xenon's are so good, I don't even think you need LED headlights if you're gonna be upgrading from P1's. Though, I have seen them on the new 6-Series and DAMN are they bright. They look like Tron Cartoon lights. Pretty cool.

About the 12V Charger, I have that in my car and it's very handy (OEM Option). But my GF just got me a portable one that I can connect to any car from Brookstones. Should be handy.
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Originally Posted by EmE247
Stripper pole option in back seating area.
short strippers ?
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w212 E550
i have more than 3...

standard hid/led headlights
standard led exterior and interior lights
standard usb port
standard auto trunk closer
rechargeable led flashlight in glovebox
bigger glovebox
better thigh support
better comand
360 degree camera
coin holder
rechargeable keys
higher center console/armrest
split compartments in center console

ok, i better stop before i'm permanently banned by the admin .
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For the 2012 E350 Wagon:

-Stand-alone Xenon Headlights Option (instead of just with P2)
-Available Parking Sensors (instead of just standard rear camera)
-Separate Opening Rear Glass on Tailgate (like BMW 5-Series Wagon)
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wish I had the split rear seat, have it on amg and it's very handy to have.
that's about it.....I really like the car the way I built it......
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Only 3? I could go on and on lol.
-Pano roof
-Hockey stick LED's
-Artic White
-keyless go
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- Rear climate control and heated seats. (Available in 5 and A6)
- Real fabric shade for pano roof. (The see-through screen is terrible)
- Heated steering wheel (I don't "think" this is an option.) Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
- Go back to the beep confirmation when locking the doors. The honk is horrible.

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Originally Posted by SolidGranite
- Heated steering wheel (I don't "think" this is an option.) Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
It is an option (http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicl...tionId-0%3a443)


Originally Posted by SolidGranite
- Go back to the beep confirmation when locking the doors. The honk is horrible.
You can turn the honking completely off and have the lights flash only. I believe you can do it under the Settings menu on the I.P. Unless I'm mixing my cars up and confusing it with another make/model. Someone please check and correct me on this one if this is not the case.
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Originally Posted by LaicepsYdobon
It is an option (http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicl...tionId-0%3a443)




You can turn the honking completely off and have the lights flash only. I believe you can do it under the Settings menu on the I.P. Unless I'm mixing my cars up and confusing it with another make/model. Someone please check and correct me on this one if this is not the case.
You're correct about the honking noise as I have already turned this horrific noise off.
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Originally Posted by SolidGranite
- Go back to the beep confirmation when locking the doors. The honk is horrible.
Now that you mention it yes the honk is annoying

-Spare tire for the BTC
-as mentioned updated BTC motor since it exists in the ML and S though no complaints with current one, probably would have gone for the 2.1 E250 if available here
-rear sunshades on the side

-that's about it, some options I was on the fence about were leather and P2 but were really hard for me to find. I don't really regret the text just concerned about the summer but with a little one leather would make me paranoid. I wish I had keyless go and trunk closer from P2 sometimes but not really needed and lights aren't a big deal to me. Thought I wanted parktronic but driving the car realizing the camera is all I really need so glad I didn't hold out for that. Never thought distronic was needed but now that I have blind spot and lane departure tracking I can understand the value and will probably try get next go around.
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1- HUD (Heads up display)
2-Night view
3-Power rear seats

1 and 3 is not available yet so if this topic is about available things please ignore 1 and 3 . I will shot my list later lol
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GET RID OF THE CHEAP FEELING, CREAKING, SLOW SLIDING WOOD CENTER CUP HOLDER COVER!!!!

A better looking steering wheel for the '10's.

Oh yeah, I wish I was able to find a car with the Lighting package and AMG wheel package...

aside from that stuff, cars perfect!
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Originally Posted by SolidGranite
You're correct about the honking noise as I have already turned this horrific noise off.
Thanks for the confirmation; always happy to hear I'm not loosing my mind as I'm growing older
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Softer front seats unlike MB tex. I have custom made sheepskin covers on front seats so it is OK now.
Runflat alternative, Don't know for sure if it is that bad as people are saying.
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Must mention more than three (listed in no particular order):

Xenon
HUD
360 degree cameras (as in the BMW 5 Series)
Google Maps
My BMW's Nav/Voice Command System
My BMW's Music Register System
mBrace2 (sounds like a great feature)
Spare Tire
Ability to fully control the headlights (drives me CRAZY!)
Same Engine As The 2012 S350
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Originally Posted by Mbenz260e
...as mentioned updated BTC motor since it exists in the ML and S though no complaints with current one, probably would have gone for the 2.1 E250 if available here
I'd be very,*very* tempted by the diesel hybrid that MB will start selling in Europe this spring....approx 55mpg and 550 ft lbs of torque.


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