Saw my 1st illuminated star on the road today

Oct 29, 2016 | 10:19 PM

Zavato

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Saw my 1st illuminated star on the road today

This evening on Route 17 north in Paramus, NJ. Never seen it "in the wild" before. Impression? Eh

Oct 29, 2016 | 10:30 PM

Raza Qadri

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I'm personally not a fan. It looks so gaudy. Too each his own I guess.

Oct 29, 2016 | 11:28 PM

Peachy

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Saw a CLA with it yesterday, looked cheesy.

Oct 30, 2016 | 09:29 AM

dbldpr

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2014 E350 also restored: 1969 Camaro convertible SS 1957 Chevy Belair 2dr hardtop

Love the illuminated star. Makes the car look classy. Would not own one without it. I personally do not like yellow gaudy fog lights below the headlights. Kind of makes the car Cheesy. But then to each there own.

Oct 30, 2016 | 06:02 PM

Wookii

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I don't see other manufacturers copying this tacky thing EVER. Well maybe Kia.

Oct 30, 2016 | 06:03 PM

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not a fan

Oct 30, 2016 | 07:07 PM

Zavato

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Were I looking for a car, I would not pay extra for the illuminated star. But if I found the exact car I wanted and it had the illuminated star, I would not turn away from the car either. Not my cup of tea, but not a deal breaker. It's not like Audi's LED daytime running light design which really took off and has been used by many other manufacturers since.

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Oct 31, 2016 | 02:06 AM

Timeplson

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W212 Pre-facelift E300 AMG sport package

Just installed mine last weekend, so far loving it. I could always turn it off if I ever felt like that.

Oct 31, 2016 | 09:10 AM

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blegthbloo

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The first time I saw it (on a CLA) I thought "Wow, he will probably double park in the front of the parking lot"

Not a fan. Seems overly pretentious, as if owning a MB didn't already put you in that category lol

Oct 31, 2016 | 11:22 AM

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BBB78

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I see it's a $550 option on the new E300.

Ugly and expensive.

Oct 31, 2016 | 01:11 PM

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fosterelli

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No thanks...but we all have different tastes so I don't hate on 'em...just happy to not have one for myself.

Oct 31, 2016 | 01:21 PM

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The G Man

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That Mercedes three pointed star is already oversized, there is really no need to light it up to let people know you drive a Mercedes. What's next? The Mercedes logo will spin around with different color lights.

Oct 31, 2016 | 01:29 PM

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W212 Pre-facelift E300 AMG sport package

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Originally Posted by The G Man

That's not the point! The facelift has led strip DRLs, which look modern. So, the LED star gives fresh look to prefacelifts, making it look modern.

Oct 31, 2016 | 09:31 PM

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Can't barely see it sometimes. It's alright

Nov 1, 2016 | 09:43 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Timeplson

That's not the point! The facelift has led strip DRLs, which look modern. So, the LED star gives fresh look to prefacelifts, making it look modern.

I am sorry, but making your car look like a Christmas tree on wheels is not modern.

Nov 1, 2016 | 12:13 PM

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M~Factor

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I like it.

Nov 1, 2016 | 03:53 PM

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Not a fan either.

IMHO seems like something people buy at Autozone from the discount bin and wire into their cars.

Nov 1, 2016 | 04:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ElisTwoCents

Not a fan either.

IMHO seems like something people buy at Autozone from the discount bin and wire into their cars.

I agree, its got Ebay written all over it.

Nov 1, 2016 | 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ElisTwoCents

Not a fan either.

IMHO seems like something people buy at Autozone from the discount bin and wire into their cars.

That's what I thought too until I saw one in person.

Nov 1, 2016 | 10:57 PM

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PaulE550

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Not a fan, but I guess some people like that sort of thing. To each his own.

Nov 2, 2016 | 09:00 AM

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I liked the lighted star in their commercial. I saw one live and liked it a lot. I added it to my car.

It is a unique feature...

Nov 2, 2016 | 09:40 AM

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designzio

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As if the big *** grille star wasn't tacky enough, you needed to add a light to it?

What's next, gold chains with lights?

Nov 2, 2016 | 10:01 AM

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The G Man

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Quote:

Originally Posted by designzio

As if the big *** grille star wasn't tacky enough, you needed to add a light to it?

What's next, gold chains with lights?

I guess the illuminated star is for people who like to draw attention to themselves. Hey, look, in case if you haven't notice, I drive a Mercedes.

Nov 2, 2016 | 10:50 AM

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jjsaustin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by designzio

As if the big *** grille star wasn't tacky enough, you needed to add a light to it?

What's next, gold chains with lights?

Quote:

Originally Posted by The G Man

I guess the illuminated star is for people who like to draw attention to themselves. Hey, look, in case if you haven't notice, I drive a Mercedes.

I'm not sure it's any different then the led headlights meant to make the car different. Maybe we should all go back to round headlights of the 60's...

It's just a Mercedes... It's not that special of a car or different from other cars like Lexus, BMW, Audi, Jaguar, etc... They are all trying to find a way to stand out