2012 E350 Bluetec Interior
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2012 E350 Bluetec Interior
Hi Guys,
I'm considering leasing a '12 E350 BlueTec. They look amazing!
Quick question - can anyone here confirm that the Sports Package on the '12 Bluetec includes the new sport steering wheel with flat bottom?
I grabbed this picture from MBUSA.com. The site mentions "E350 Sport Sedan in Almond/Black with Burl Walnut wood trim" - They do not mention whether or not it is a Bluetec or Gas.
Can anyone confirm that the '12 Bluetec includes THIS steering wheel?
Thanks!
I'm considering leasing a '12 E350 BlueTec. They look amazing!
Quick question - can anyone here confirm that the Sports Package on the '12 Bluetec includes the new sport steering wheel with flat bottom?
I grabbed this picture from MBUSA.com. The site mentions "E350 Sport Sedan in Almond/Black with Burl Walnut wood trim" - They do not mention whether or not it is a Bluetec or Gas.
Can anyone confirm that the '12 Bluetec includes THIS steering wheel?
Thanks!
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Let me clarify and get this straight . AMG Package only gives you flat bottom
Non AMG models SPORT - Avantgarde comes with 3 spoke steering wheel
Luxury - Elegance model comes with 4 spoke wheel as standard
Non AMG models SPORT - Avantgarde comes with 3 spoke steering wheel
Luxury - Elegance model comes with 4 spoke wheel as standard
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does that apply to bluetec? because my 2012 bluetec with sport came with the ugly 4 spoke steering..... while the gas version with sport package comes with the nice 3 spoke one.
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Good thing, you can change your steering wheel if you like . To your relief , 4 spokes aren't bad at all but I like 3 spoke wheel's buttons
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I just got 2012 Bluetec Sport package 2 weeks ago. Mine has wood steering wheel, but I never saw 3 spoke wheel on any Bluetec.
3 spoke wheel comes with Wheel package, which is not available on Bluetec.
3 spoke wheel comes with Wheel package, which is not available on Bluetec.
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OK guys -
I have searched many 2012 E350 Bluetec's on Autotrader, and have found about 30% with P1 and sports package have the new, flat bottom steering wheel, while some do not.
There must be a mid-year cycle change or something.
I have searched many 2012 E350 Bluetec's on Autotrader, and have found about 30% with P1 and sports package have the new, flat bottom steering wheel, while some do not.
There must be a mid-year cycle change or something.
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Well, alan's image has aluminum trim frame as well .In other words ,it's an AMG version with the wheel package and bottom cut whereas standard sport models same as mine come with 3 spoke with less alumium trim and no bottom cut
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For vehicles with AMG styling, the change happened for February or March production I believe from the old 4-spoke wheel to the new 3-spoke "sport" wheel.
Therefore, you'll need to check the build date. If you ordered the car, it will have the 3-spoke wheel (assuming you didn't opt for the wood/leather wheel or for the luxury version).
Therefore, you'll need to check the build date. If you ordered the car, it will have the 3-spoke wheel (assuming you didn't opt for the wood/leather wheel or for the luxury version).
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Absolutely too much of that going on these days...happens to me all the time...literally. I can call someone about info on something...then call back and get someone else, and that person will give me a 180-degree answer...???!!! 
