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Chrome Grilles on any high production lux cars?
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Chrome Grilles on any high production lux cars?
Hi All,
One of my surprises when I picked up my 2013 e350 was that the chrome grille is plastic. I understand they need to keep costs down to make a profit and other similar high end cars also have plastic chrome grilles. They should at least have it as an option to buy.
Are any high production luxury cars still made with metallic chrome grilles? Does the S class or others have chrome grilles? How much does it cost anyway to the price of the car to put chrome in?
It looks like some car makers are willing to put them on cars sold in China:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...179910560.html
One of my surprises when I picked up my 2013 e350 was that the chrome grille is plastic. I understand they need to keep costs down to make a profit and other similar high end cars also have plastic chrome grilles. They should at least have it as an option to buy.
Are any high production luxury cars still made with metallic chrome grilles? Does the S class or others have chrome grilles? How much does it cost anyway to the price of the car to put chrome in?
It looks like some car makers are willing to put them on cars sold in China:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...179910560.html
Last edited by bigh123; Sep 19, 2012 at 08:31 PM.
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Hi All,
One of my surprises when I picked up my 2013 e350 was that the chrome grille is plastic. I understand they need to keep costs down to make a profit and other similar high end cars also have plastic chrome grilles. They should at least have it as an option to buy.
Are any high production luxury cars still made with metallic chrome grilles? Does the S class or others have chrome grilles? How much does it cost anyway to the price of the car to put chrome in?
It looks like some car makers are willing to put them on cars sold in China:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...179910560.html
One of my surprises when I picked up my 2013 e350 was that the chrome grille is plastic. I understand they need to keep costs down to make a profit and other similar high end cars also have plastic chrome grilles. They should at least have it as an option to buy.
Are any high production luxury cars still made with metallic chrome grilles? Does the S class or others have chrome grilles? How much does it cost anyway to the price of the car to put chrome in?
It looks like some car makers are willing to put them on cars sold in China:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...179910560.html
It's also a safety consideration for pedestrians. Most if not all the underpinnings in the front end are plastic too.
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now that is actually interesting......hmmmmm.......I still don't want to get hit by one, but I guess plastic is better.....
I think an OEM grill from the dealer is 500 and something....
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Yeah it'll still suck but it's better than being hit by a Tahoe because the seats are ooooh sooooo comfy the driver fell asleep.
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I agree
We did replace that grill in our Fleetwood with the chrome one as well . E&G Classic makes chrome grills and it is very heavy too lol
I believe W126s were the last to have come with the chrome grill
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Pre-facelift W124s have them, not sure about post.
I was disappointed as well but perhaps its a fuel savings thing too for better economy? As long as it doesn't start to look bad down the road I am OK with it I guess...
I was disappointed as well but perhaps its a fuel savings thing too for better economy? As long as it doesn't start to look bad down the road I am OK with it I guess...
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I believe it's metal but older hood emblems that has Mercedes-Benz script on the bezel feels heavier when you hold it
In other words, it feels not as strong as the older ones but I like new styling because let's say W212 grill has a Mercedes-Benz round script that adorns it and star logo on the hood
In other words, it feels not as strong as the older ones but I like new styling because let's say W212 grill has a Mercedes-Benz round script that adorns it and star logo on the hood
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I believe it's metal but older hood emblems that has Mercedes-Benz script on the bezel feels heavier when you hold it
In other words, it feels not as strong as the older ones but I like new styling because let's say W212 grill has a Mercedes-Benz round script that adorns it and star logo on the hood
In other words, it feels not as strong as the older ones but I like new styling because let's say W212 grill has a Mercedes-Benz round script that adorns it and star logo on the hood
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