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Old Jun 14, 2016 | 10:43 PM
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White E400... Wife is bored with color and doesn't want a wrap

What can i do to make this beautiful white car have some pazzazz?
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Old Jun 14, 2016 | 10:54 PM
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Are those 17" wheels? A car is only as sexy as it's wheels, perhaps moving to an 18" or even 19" rim from a high end manufacturer would change it's appearance?
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Old Jun 14, 2016 | 11:03 PM
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cheap, quick and easy fix... dark tint, black side mirror cover, wrap side skirts middle part, wrap rear spoiler.

spend a bit...upgrade to 19s or even 20s, roof spoiler, upgrade to 63 front grille...
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Old Jun 14, 2016 | 11:52 PM
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Those look like the stock 18 AMG. They look fine. Gloss black 19s would look pretty good too for contrast. I wouldn't go any thing bigger than 19s. My 19s are already a little harsh in terms of ride quality when going over pot holes and bumps.

Contrasting gloss black mirror would look cool too given the black panoramic roof.

Window tint is a must. Not because of the darker color, but you should do a ceramic tint that would block heat.

The car looks great!
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 10:23 AM
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You say the wife is bored with the color, may I suggest painting the car hot pink
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 10:35 AM
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Go with Mercedes new Brilliant Blue.. the new C63S and AMG GT have it.
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 10:52 AM
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I say get the wife one of these SLR McLaren Mansory Renovatio, it comes in a nice gold color and only cost a cool 1.5 million, what a bargain
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 11:12 AM
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Did she pick out the car? If not let her pick the next one.
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 11:23 AM
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How attached are you to the wife...
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 12:18 PM
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How about some black wheels and some window tint?
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Originally Posted by beejAMG
cheap, quick and easy fix... dark tint, black side mirror cover, wrap side skirts middle part, wrap rear spoiler.

spend a bit...upgrade to 19s or even 20s, roof spoiler, upgrade to 63 front grille...
+1, even little changes like tint and front grill is enough to drastically change the look.

You can also wrap it (to anything in the world) if you are wanting to spend a bit more on the appearance.
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by lay3r3
Those look like the stock 18 AMG. They look fine. Gloss black 19s would look pretty good too for contrast. I wouldn't go any thing bigger than 19s. My 19s are already a little harsh in terms of ride quality when going over pot holes and bumps.

Contrasting gloss black mirror would look cool too given the black panoramic roof.

Window tint is a must. Not because of the darker color, but you should do a ceramic tint that would block heat.

The car looks great!
I have 20 inch wheels. and live in Houston. Ride quality is still really good, and I always avoid potholes anyway! Don't notice much of a difference from the stock 18s to be honest
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 04:50 PM
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Here you go, this has some "pizzazz"

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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 05:25 PM
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As most members suggested, window tint and new wheels.

If you want to take it further, lowering suspension kit and Renntech carbon aero parts. The carbon fiber rear diffuser and the tips look really good! I'm sure the aero parts will fit the E400.
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 05:41 PM
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I would wrap the roof black, get some carbon fiber side mirrors and carbon fiber trunk wing to start off with...get it lookin' more sporty
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Peachy
Here you go, this has some "pizzazz"

Wow that's amazing! that would really give it some pizzazz! However, I think my wife may go with more sedate add-on's...


I did buy some sticker, and if she likes it and i install them i ll take pictures...

Where can i get the vinyl for the mirrors and side trim and boot lid air thingy?
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 07:28 AM
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I would tell her "I'm bored with you, and get a younger chick".
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 08:02 AM
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 09:38 AM
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I would tell her "I'm bored with you, and get a younger chick".
Yup, time to trade in for a one of those high performance new model that is not high maintenance
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 01:33 PM
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Black and white are the best color. If you want to trade, I have a black with pano roof.
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 01:45 PM
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Black and white are the best color. If you want to trade.
Did you mean you wanted to trade cars with him or trade your wife?
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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I have the best wife, she loves her car. The OP should take his wife car shopping. This time, she better make up her mind on the color.
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 06:13 PM
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How attached are you to the wife...
Lololololol
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 06:15 PM
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There's nothing wrong or boring about that car color

Sorry your wife doesn't agree

E400 is a sweet ride btw
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