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Old 11-08-2015, 04:33 PM
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W212 Just Looks So Good!

Ok, don't mean to brag. But since we all have this car I suppose it's not bragging or making anyone envious.

I'll be dang gone if this isn't a sweet looking car. Sure it isn't all swoopy and low roofline like some cars but that's part of its charm. It's that timeless amount of upright-ish sedan mixed svelte, crossed with sledgehammer.



I was thinking about trading it for a Ghibli or used Rapide. Burnt this thing looks great and is Diesel. It's a good compliment for Huracan. A Rapide is sick but also a 12 cylinder and VERY fun to drive. But that makes it less contrast from Huracan!


















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Awesome photos. Where did you get the wheels.
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Awesome photos. Where did you get the wheels.
Thanks! Vossen VFS2. Got them from Element wheels.
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Nice. I got the Vossen CTVs. I love the VFS2, but I think the CVTs looks better for my car because of the big calipers.

Just a suggestion, but you can also consider swapping the orange side markers to a smoke or clear side markers.

Question, how did you lower your sweet ride?

















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Great pics and loving both of your rides. I agree the W212 looks stunning and that was one of the reason I went with w212.
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After six years I still think the W212 is a remarkable looking car and is exactly correct for a sedan. Still wish MB had kept the distinctive "E" Class four headlight set-up.
On too many four door sedans, the rear roof line dips down too drastically. Not only does it not look good, creates terrible rear vision.
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After six years I still think the W212 is a remarkable looking car and is exactly correct for a sedan. Still wish MB had kept the distinctive "E" Class four headlight set-up.
On too many four door sedans, the rear roof line dips down too drastically. Not only does it not look good, creates terrible rear vision.
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Originally Posted by El Cid
After six years I still think the W212 is a remarkable looking car and is exactly correct for a sedan. Still wish MB had kept the distinctive "E" Class four headlight set-up.
On too many four door sedans, the rear roof line dips down too drastically. Not only does it not look good, creates terrible rear vision.
I agree, I get compliments all the time. I've even got into a few heated exchanges thinking people were eyeing me like I stole something or as if they were going to rob me. Only to get sorry man I was checking out your car. Lol, still don't trust some folks though
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I really enjoyed my 212's too......I prefer the 2010-2011 models as you get the hockey stick shaped DRL's......


the vossens look great
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Originally Posted by Davidkuo0330
Nice. I got the Vossen CTVs. I love the VFS2, but I think the CVTs looks better for my car because of the big calipers.

Just a suggestion, but you can also consider swapping the orange side markers to a smoke or clear side markers.

Question, how did you lower your sweet ride?

















Super nice car you got there bro!!! one day I hope I can afford E63 AMG its hot and fast.
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Super nice car you got there bro!!! one day I hope I can afford E63 AMG its hot and fast.
Didn't mean to jack op's thread. But I love the way Vossen wheels look on our W212. You will not regret going with the E63. I have my tuned with AMS alpha 9 turbo upgrades with 760hp under my gas pedal. It is indeed fun to drive. Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by Davidkuo0330
Nice. I got the Vossen CTVs. I love the VFS2, but I think the CVTs looks better for my car because of the big calipers.

Just a suggestion, but you can also consider swapping the orange side markers to a smoke or clear side markers.

Question, how did you lower your sweet ride?



Thanks! Ironically, it was seeing an E63 with VFS2's that made me get them! I generally don't like twist wheels because to my eye it softens/dilutes the message the strong spoke design is trying to send. Nothing says sharp-edged and taught like a straight spike spoke!

I even almost considered the bronze but decided it was too tuner-ish and also blunted the sharpness of the spokes. Notice how much sharper they look on the silver one and mine. It took lots of digging to find these pics but they sealed the deal for me!







































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Thanks! Ironically, it was seeing an E63 with VFS2's that made me get them! I generally don't like twist wheels because to my eye it softens/dilutes the message the strong spoke design is trying to send. Nothing says sharp-edged and taught like a straight spike spoke!

I even almost considered the bronze but decided it was too tuner-ish and also blunted the sharpness of the spokes. Notice how much sharper they look on the silver one and mine. It took lots of digging to find these pics but they sealed the deal for me!







































What are you lowered on? H&R Sport springs? The VSF2 really compliments your car, especially so on a white W212.
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Thanks! Yes its lowered on H&R
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
I really enjoyed my 212's too......I prefer the 2010-2011 models as you get the hockey stick shaped DRL's......

I couldn't agree more.
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Thanks! Yes its lowered on H&R
Awesome. That is the same setup on my now sold 2011 E350.

















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I fell in love with the optional AMG rim, best stock rim beside the 18" AMG V 16-spoke IMHO.

Only after market rim I would consider is the Enkei Raijin,
one of the only few that offer OEM stagger setup.


love the quad headlights on the pre-facelift W212 too,
if they're not bringing it back in the future I'm moving to S class next.
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^one of the many precast, molded wheels?


if you want quality, I advise spending the coin for good wheels
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This thread was missing an important W212... "old school" Merc wheels that harken back to early 2/3-piece AMG wheels. Oooh la la!

I think this is owned by EME247.

W212 Just Looks So Good!-m29zafvl.jpg

Every time I see this car, I have to lay down.
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Nice rides LilBenz! That red/tan color combo is great! And the new Miata's never fail to turn my head.

Lot's of nice rides on this thread!
Um, where's the pics of LilBenz's ride?


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