Still seeing 2014's with 2013 AMG rims !! What is going on?
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2014 E350 4Matic/2011 E350 4matic / 2003 E500 /2000 CLK 430
Still seeing 2014's with 2013 AMG rims !! What is going on?
I don't know if anyone has noticed but currently here in NJ at least, many E350 sports with the AMG wheel package are coming with the leftover all silver AMG wheels instead of the 2014 style which are very similar but have grey paint and a bit different styling. I am about ready to pull the trigger on a new E350 as MB is offering to take my last 4 payments. I do NOT want the old style rims and I was wondering if the dealer will swap out (assuming they cant find one in my color choice and option choice) with the newer rims.
Any thoughts on how long it will take to deplete the old wheel inventory?
Do you think a swap would happen?[
Any thoughts on how long it will take to deplete the old wheel inventory?
Do you think a swap would happen?[
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...so weird that they would do this -- some come with old style rims??? not that they 2013 rims were bad looking, but I think the 2014 rims really make the look for the sport that much more unique....
I'm not sure if they would swap wheels, but if it would make a sale, I don't see why not -- it's not technically a super big deal
I'm not sure if they would swap wheels, but if it would make a sale, I don't see why not -- it's not technically a super big deal
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Yup. My 2014 E350 has last year's rims... Would much rather have the new ones. In fact, all the 2014s around the office (and there are a lot) have last year's AMG style wheel.
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Typically I have seen mfrs do this to blow out old stock. If you notice whenever there is a model change scheduled, the last year of production gets all the goodies so they can deplete stock. i am hoping there is a cutoff point on MFR dates, ie all cars produced after Nov 30 will have new wheels - I hate to be a pain about this but I dont want the old style wheels. (been there done that) id like the new ones.. especially since I am contemplating Palladium silver, which the grey on the rim pairs with nicely... imo..
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I checked my local dealer and out of 89 W212 35 had the AMG wheels. Out of the 35 AMG wheels 20 were the new style and 15 were the old style. Out of the 20 new style, 17 were coupes/convertibles, 1 was the only 550 sedan with AMG wheels and two were your run of the mill E350 sedans. All the other E350 sedans, all 15 of them had the older style.
So I'm not sure what it means but it seems like all the coupes are getting the news tyle while most of the sedans are getting the old style. BTW the price/option/stock number sequence had nothing to do with the two new ones in the sea of old ones on the E-350 sedans.
So I'm not sure what it means but it seems like all the coupes are getting the news tyle while most of the sedans are getting the old style. BTW the price/option/stock number sequence had nothing to do with the two new ones in the sea of old ones on the E-350 sedans.
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would be interesting to know the production dates on the ones with new style versus old style. Perhaps they were just used on the earlier production models that haven't left the dealer lots yet? I can tell you right now, I will be very specific when negotiating my deal that whatever car I get, has to have the newer rims or they can take them off an existing car, otherwise I walk.
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would be interesting to know the production dates on the ones with new style versus old style. Perhaps they were just used on the earlier production models that haven't left the dealer lots yet? I can tell you right now, I will be very specific when negotiating my deal that whatever car I get, has to have the newer rims or they can take them off an existing car, otherwise I walk.
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Code 795 (staggered) or 791 (non-staggered) are the "old" style.
Code 660 (staggered) or 794 (non-staggered) are the "new" style.
Both styles are available for 2014 models, there's no "old stock" versus "new stock". Just make sure you order the correct wheel to suit your taste.
Code 660 (staggered) or 794 (non-staggered) are the "new" style.
Both styles are available for 2014 models, there's no "old stock" versus "new stock". Just make sure you order the correct wheel to suit your taste.
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Code 795 (staggered) or 791 (non-staggered) are the "old" style.
Code 660 (staggered) or 794 (non-staggered) are the "new" style.
Both styles are available for 2014 models, there's no "old stock" versus "new stock". Just make sure you order the correct wheel to suit your taste.
Code 660 (staggered) or 794 (non-staggered) are the "new" style.
Both styles are available for 2014 models, there's no "old stock" versus "new stock". Just make sure you order the correct wheel to suit your taste.
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I thought the same since my car was in the dealership last week and gave me a white C250 with black leather and suede seats, command and 18" aluminum and black AMG rims (mostly black). Actually I got more stares from the loaner than I did with my 2012 E350 Sport. It might of been because of white car, black rims, sun roof and interior with suede inserts and red piping. I am not a big fan of white cars, but the loaner looked nice enough my neighbors came over to inspect the car. However, the rims were cool looking and complimented the car. How come that can do the same with the E-class? I would of loved to have the same rims but instead of black dark grey or gun metal. They looked current/future and complimented the looks of the car.
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Code 795 (staggered) or 791 (non-staggered) are the "old" style.
Code 660 (staggered) or 794 (non-staggered) are the "new" style.
Both styles are available for 2014 models, there's no "old stock" versus "new stock". Just make sure you order the correct wheel to suit your taste.
Code 660 (staggered) or 794 (non-staggered) are the "new" style.
Both styles are available for 2014 models, there's no "old stock" versus "new stock". Just make sure you order the correct wheel to suit your taste.
FWIW my wagon was ordered with option 794...
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And the codes seem to be correct per this website:
http://www.mercedes-amg.com/customiz...section=eclass
Code 795 Staggered "old" FA: 8.5 J x 18 ET48, tire size 245/40 R18 RA: 9 J x 18 ET54, tire size 265/35 R18
Code 791 Non-staggered "old" 8.5 J x 18 ET48, tire size 245/40 R18
45.7 cm (18-inch) AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, front: 255/40 R 18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET48, rear: 265/35 R 18 on 9 J x 18 ET54 (Code 660, not available for 4MATIC models)
45.7 cm (18-inch) AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels with high-sheen finish, 255/40 R 18 on 8.5 J x 18 ET48 (794, for 4MATIC models)
So it seems like they not only look different they are physically different too, the "new style" being wider moving from 245/40 to 255/40. The "New style" is part of the AMG appearance package.
