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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 12:54 PM
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Hello all,

I am purchasing this car below for 22.5 with 60k miles on it.

It is a 2011 with an option I was really looking for panoramic roof.

I just wanted to make sure, there is a conversion kit for the fog lights to LED right? Is there any other questions I should ask? It is clean title, one owner and all.



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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:00 PM
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:02 PM
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THank you. I really want one with a panoramic moonroof but it seems so difficult to find. I hope I don't regret it.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:08 PM
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You mean to convert the fogs to the LED strip or to convert the bulb to LED bulbs?
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:12 PM
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Both, if possible.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:21 PM
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The wood is badly faded, if you're ok with it, then fine....but it will get worse, and make affect resale for you down the line...issue is well documented on this site. Might be able to squeeze them for a few bucks more. Good luck and I do recall some threds where they converted round fogs to hockey sticks
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Airmousam
The wood is badly faded, if you're ok with it, then fine....but it will get worse, and make affect resale for you down the line...issue is well documented on this site. Might be able to squeeze them for a few bucks more. Good luck and I do recall some threds where they converted round fogs to hockey sticks
Wow didnt even notice that. Thank you.

Would you guys just recommend me to buy from the actual Benz dealership? They have a 2010 with 50k miles for 24, I'm sure I can get them to talk. Is there significant upgrade from 2010 to 2011?

Thank you again.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:30 PM
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'10 and '11 are the same.
Really need to know more about how this/these cars are optioned to respond in terms of value. We know you have a pano roof. LOL
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:33 PM
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Not much difference between them. feel free to PM or post a link and I can take a look at the other one and offer comments. Faded wood will drive you nuts esp now that you know about it ;-)
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:35 PM
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'10 and '11 are the same.
Really need to know more about how this/these cars are optioned to respond in terms of value. We know you have a pano roof. LOL
Agreed, first one was a P1 with Pano. I think he should just look for a 550
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by KEY08
'10 and '11 are the same.
Really need to know more about how this/these cars are optioned to respond in terms of value. We know you have a pano roof. LOL
Lol sorry again. Here is the link for this car in particular.

http://www.baroccimotorgroup.com/inv...-E-Class/26489
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:44 PM
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http://mbofpleasanton.com/Used-2010-...CA/vd/29643585 this one is at the MB dealership
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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You do realize these are two "different" cars - the first one (at non-MB dealer) is a "luxury" version with all light-color interior, while the second one (at MB dealer) is a "sport" package one with "wheels package"(18" wheels, AMG steering wheel) with all black-color interior (IMO much better looking and certainly much easier to keep clean).
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 02:07 PM
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The MB dealer car over the other. You get your LED DRL, Bi-Xenons, better wheels, and overall look. I am not a fan of the luxury model. yuck.
Looks like it may be a CPO car and that is the icing on the cake. Good luck!
edit-missing Pano. Keep looking

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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 02:55 PM
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You need to take both of them for long rides on rough roads. The Luxury version rides far better than the Sport. I only see the white one from Barocci and it is a Luxury version.
As for light interior, all my vehicles have light interiors and have no problems keeping them clean.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 03:00 PM
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Has p35 lighting pkg, and keyless go, but as key said no pano. Carfax mentiones CPO, which is a huge bonus if that's the case. Sport is much better looking than Lux version, but choice is yours
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 03:05 PM
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All I can add is that it's definitely worth asking for the wood trim to be replaced if possible...
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Have to disagree

Originally Posted by Airmousam
Has p35 lighting pkg, and keyless go, but as key said no pano. Carfax mentiones CPO, which is a huge bonus if that's the case. Sport is much better looking than Lux version, but choice is yours
Personally I much prefer the look of the Luxury version. Little classier interior and a little more brightwork on exterior. Different flow to front quarter panels. Luxury also has same size wheels which permits rotating tires and can't do that with Sport.
Don't not how MB does the cover for pano roofs, but am not impressed with my Nissan that has one. Instead of an insulated solid cover, it uses a roll-up cloth material. Really gets hot in sun.

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Originally Posted by afg2thaheart
Both, if possible.
The bulb themselves can be swapped to LED or even HID easily enough if you're wanting to keep the double oval. I believe there's a conversion kit if you want to do the strip.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 04:06 PM
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Hold out for the pano if it's important to you. I'd pick the sport model between these two. But wait on the pano if you can - it looks great on the white car.
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^+1 on this!

when I was looking for an E sedan i ended up SETTLING for a sunroof instead of pano. then a month or so later I realized i really wanted to try the pano so i bought the mrs a coupe with pano. pros and cons with it but I LOVE IT!

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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 05:01 PM
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See if you can find a P2 car, the bixenons are so freaking awesome!
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I would definitely take the CPO 350 from the Mercedes dealership. Low mileage and looks much better IMO, plus if it's out of warranty, you should get at least a 1 year/unlimited warranty from the dealership and able to purchase more. The 2011 is definitely out of warranty.

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it has to be sport w/ p2 package...
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Which did you end up with? I'm guessing the dealership CPO? Or did you go a different direction?
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