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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 07:40 PM
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At the sweet age of 26 I finally was able to get my dream car, Here is my new to me 2014 E350 Sport with 40k Miles picked it up from MB in Lakeland FL for about 25k. Spent the past 6 years deployed now I am finally home and able to enjoy it. Any tips for mods would be greatly appreciated!!









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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 08:21 PM
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Welcome to the family. Be prepared to spend even more money on mods and retrofits. Lol.
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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 08:46 PM
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Enjoy. The 2014 E is a great car. I love mine, have fun. Be sure to drive a lot before deciding what modifications, if any, you may want. Check this forum often for any answers and anecdotes about this car and its quirks.
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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 11:09 PM
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Looks great - enjoy!

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Old Mar 19, 2018 | 01:59 AM
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Nice car. Why would you like to change it?
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Old Mar 19, 2018 | 10:20 AM
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Old Mar 19, 2018 | 02:29 PM
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I think I have similar color, I had oem rims powdercoated with a bit different color since I needed a couple of them straightened, then wrapped chrome with brushed titanium finish material, bit of tint at rear lights and I'm happy.
Just some ideas, enjoy your car and do what makes you happy.
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 07:02 PM
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First of all- Thank You for Your Service! Welcome Home!
Did you get it from Fields Motorcars? That's where I've purchased my last 4 Mercedes from. I'm a firm believer in 'Stock Sucks!' and I can tell you that besides Ceramic Tint- I haven't done anything to my 2014 E350. I still want to paint my Brake Calipers Red (Do it on every car I've owned) and I'm looking at a Carbon Fiber cover for the Silver Front Lip.
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AkaSigFreak
First of all- Thank You for Your Service! Welcome Home!
Did you get it from Fields Motorcars? That's where I've purchased my last 4 Mercedes from. I'm a firm believer in 'Stock Sucks!' and I can tell you that besides Ceramic Tint- I haven't done anything to my 2014 E350. I still want to paint my Brake Calipers Red (Do it on every car I've owned) and I'm looking at a Carbon Fiber cover for the Silver Front Lip.

Yes Chris over at the MB in Lakeland FL sold me the car. I have been thinking the illuminated star and some light tints, Perhaps the rear window roof spoiler as well.
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 09:34 PM
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The Illuminated Star is very nice but pricey. Are you looking at headlight or taillight tints? Unless you are having them sprayed- the rears have some very odd angles. I was going to tint the fronts but I love the way the LEDs look and didn’t want to take away from the ‘whiteness’. I usually do yellow fog/running lights on all of my cars and would love a way to put yellow on the LED running lights.
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Congrats on the new car! It’s a classy car stock, but never hurts to personalize them 🤣. Here is some inspiration.


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^^^^^ Well, Damn!
That's the carbon fiber cover I want for the front lip- Very Nice! Are your side skirts vinyl or the AMG Insert?
Do you ever go the any of the Cars & Coffees in the Orlando area?
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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by AkaSigFreak
^^^^^ Well, Damn!
That's the carbon fiber cover I want for the front lip- Very Nice! Are your side skirts vinyl or the AMG Insert?
Do you ever go the any of the Cars & Coffees in the Orlando area?
Hehe thanks! Yeah I’ll be at both the one in Winter Park and Lake Nona in April. So feel free to stop by and see the parts. I can get you connected with the guy who got the front lip. On these pictures I had vinyl. But I bought CF inlays and threw on this weekend.
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Where did you get the side inserts? I have been searching forever after buying a lower mileage E63 (vs higher mileage with options) but lacks the CF exterior from factory.

OP - First off, WELCOME HOME! I would change the headlights, after seeing the face life E-class with the LED light package, it was an easy decision to get a car with it or aftermarket.
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Old Mar 25, 2018 | 03:51 PM
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Where did you get the side inserts? I have been searching forever after buying a lower mileage E63 (vs higher mileage with options) but lacks the CF exterior from factory.

OP - First off, WELCOME HOME! I would change the headlights, after seeing the face life E-class with the LED light package, it was an easy decision to get a car with it or aftermarket.

$1860 plus shipping.
https://www.genuinemercedesparts.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-side-molding-2126980175/?c=Zz1ib2R5JnM9ZXh0ZXJpb3ItdHJpbS1waWxsYXJzJmk9NTc 1MjU3NDUmcj03JmE9bWVyY2VkZXMtYmVueiZvPWUyNTAmeT0yM DE0JnQ9Ymx1ZXRlYyZlPTItMWwtbDQtZGllc2Vs

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Originally Posted by sakodik
Where did you get the side inserts? I have been searching forever after buying a lower mileage E63 (vs higher mileage with options) but lacks the CF exterior from factory.

OP - First off, WELCOME HOME! I would change the headlights, after seeing the face life E-class with the LED light package, it was an easy decision to get a car with it or aftermarket.
I bought them from Future Design USA. But this is only for the non-AMG. As the non-AMG it is not a loose piece that can be swapped. It’s simply an only you put on with double sided tape.
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Nice!! I think I will just wrap them. OEM is what I want but cannot fathom to drop that kind of money on inserts.
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Nice!! I think I will just wrap them. OEM is what I want but cannot fathom to drop that kind of money on inserts.
Make sure you post heat
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Let's all plan to meet up at cars and coffee in April?
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Let's all plan to meet up at cars and coffee in April?
Where at?
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Old Mar 27, 2018 | 03:33 PM
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If your in the Orlando area.Sunday, April 8 at 8 AM - 10 AMDonut Central and Fuelpresso (Winter Park, FL
495 N Semoran Blvd, Unit 1, Winter Park, Florida 32792
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If your in the Orlando area.Sunday, April 8 at 8 AM - 10 AMDonut Central and Fuelpresso (Winter Park, FL
495 N Semoran Blvd, Unit 1, Winter Park, Florida 32792
****. I don't live down there yet. Moving to Vero Beach soon
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Originally Posted by alexd91
At the sweet age of 26 I finally was able to get my dream car, Here is my new to me 2014 E350 Sport with 40k Miles picked it up from MB in Lakeland FL for about 25k. Spent the past 6 years deployed now I am finally home and able to enjoy it. Any tips for mods would be greatly appreciated!!
Welcome to the forums, and welcome to the Mercedes family. And most importantly, welcome home---and thanks for your service!
I bought my first new Mercedes at the age of 23, so I can understand how exciting it was!

I am also a vet---so if you'd like an emblem like I have, just PM me with your branch of service and dates and I will be sure to get you set up with one.
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