2018 E class total redesign?
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The current face lifted W212, its replacement W213 and the W222 S Class all have an all in one headlight design. IMO, the styling and functionality of these headlights is superior to those installed in the pre-facelift W212. I have owned both W212 pre and post facelift. The new full-LED system delivers very effective lighting !
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Strange logic !!! The current face lifted W212, its replacement W213 and the W222 S Class all have an all in one headlight design. IMO, the styling and functionality of these headlights is superior to those installed in the pre-facelift W212.
I have owned both W212 pre and post facelift. The new full-LED system delivers very effective lighting !
The current face lifted W212, its replacement W213 and the W222 S Class all have an all in one headlight design. IMO, the styling and functionality of these headlights is superior to those installed in the pre-facelift W212. I have owned both W212 pre and post facelift. The new full-LED system delivers very effective lighting !
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I agree that the standard lights are not nearly as distinctive as the full LED package, but the standard lights are a rarity where I live. More than 90% of the new E Class that I seen have the full LED package.
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I definitely agree, the facelifted 212 with the lighting package is both distinctive and aggressive. That said, here in San Diego, most 212's I see are not equipped with the lighting package, so yes, they stand out. Glad I have it, love it.
It's no problem for me to spot a 2014-2016 E Class coming toward me from a block away. The twin LED fish-hooks are VERY distinctive and unique. No other car looks like the face-lifted W212 with full LEDs.
I agree that the standard lights are not nearly as distinctive as the full LED package, but the standard lights are a rarity where I live. More than 90% of the new E Class that I seen have the full LED package.
I agree that the standard lights are not nearly as distinctive as the full LED package, but the standard lights are a rarity where I live. More than 90% of the new E Class that I seen have the full LED package.
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Strange logic !!! The current face lifted W212, its replacement W213 and the W222 S Class all have an all in one headlight design. IMO, the styling and functionality of these headlights is superior to those installed in the pre-facelift W212.
I have owned both W212 pre and post facelift. The new full-LED system delivers very effective lighting !
The current face lifted W212, its replacement W213 and the W222 S Class all have an all in one headlight design. IMO, the styling and functionality of these headlights is superior to those installed in the pre-facelift W212. I have owned both W212 pre and post facelift. The new full-LED system delivers very effective lighting !
I also don't like the look of the new W222. I do like the W221 and the lighting package looks great on that car IMHO. When my E runs out of warranty in 2017, I will look for a good used low milage W221 if it can be found. On the other hand. Maybe the W222 will grow on me by then. Not so sure though.
