Anyone got the aluminum trim?
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Anyone got the aluminum trim?
Has anyone ever had experience with the aluminum trim? Thinking of ordering my E43 with it. Would you guys recommend it? How durable is it (scratching etc). Should I just get the natural grain wood?
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I considered it but don't want to commit without seeing it. I went with the black seats with the red stitching and the desgno black piano flowing lines wood. Would have gone with lacquer black ash but wasn't offered. Would love to get the carbon fiber, love the look, but probably a $4,000 option, yikes! Regards. Ned.
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Nice, I considered the carbon fiber package as well but decided that the AMG night package looks cool enough!
This is how I requested my E43 configured for now.
designo Diamond White
designo Black / Titainium Grey Pearl Black DINAMIC Headliner (if available)
AMG Night Package
AMG Carbon Fiber Center Console
Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel in Nappa Leather
19' AMG Twin 5 - Spoke Wheels w/ Black Accents
P3 Package with HUD
Acoustic Comfort Package
Aluminum Trim
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Panorama Roof
Heated Rear Seats
Burmester High End 3D Surround Sound System
This is how I requested my E43 configured for now.
designo Diamond White
designo Black / Titainium Grey Pearl Black DINAMIC Headliner (if available)
AMG Night Package
AMG Carbon Fiber Center Console
Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel in Nappa Leather
19' AMG Twin 5 - Spoke Wheels w/ Black Accents
P3 Package with HUD
Acoustic Comfort Package
Aluminum Trim
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Panorama Roof
Heated Rear Seats
Burmester High End 3D Surround Sound System
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Why pay for designo black seats when the AMG interior is already Nappa leather? Can you just get carbon fiber center console, I didn't notice that. Like you, I got p3, acoustic package and the Burmester 3D system. Hopefully the Burmester is worth the price, they make super high end audio equipment that looks spectacular. I wasn't impressed with the tuning of the Burmester system in the c class loaner cars I've had, bass response all messed up. I also got the 19 inch rims, would even prefer 18's, they are low profile enough for me, the exta rubber adds to comfort and still handles. The comfort box for trunk is cool for not much money. Exciting! Regards. Ned.
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My wife loves the quilted seat design and I'm a sucker for the dinamica headliner 
I think you can, I saw some videos with the amg carbon fiber center console. I heard that you HAD to get the burmester 3D sound for the new e class. I heard that it really sets the bar high. But I also heard that the standard burmester sound system is already really really good. I'm really concerned about the 19inch run flats being a rough ride too. I'm personally coming from a 18inch wheel. I was considering the comfort box too, but I was concerned the whole setup would eat up some vertical space.
I think you can, I saw some videos with the amg carbon fiber center console. I heard that you HAD to get the burmester 3D sound for the new e class. I heard that it really sets the bar high. But I also heard that the standard burmester sound system is already really really good. I'm really concerned about the 19inch run flats being a rough ride too. I'm personally coming from a 18inch wheel. I was considering the comfort box too, but I was concerned the whole setup would eat up some vertical space.
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My wife loves the quilted seat design and I'm a sucker for the dinamica headliner I think you can, I saw some videos with the amg carbon fiber center console. I heard that you HAD to get the burmester 3D sound for the new e class. I heard that it really sets the bar high. But I also heard that the standard burmester sound system is already really really good. I'm really concerned about the 19inch run flats being a rough ride too. I'm personally coming from a 18inch wheel. I was considering the comfort box too, but I was concerned the whole setup would eat up some vertical space.
I think you can, I saw some videos with the amg carbon fiber center console. I heard that you HAD to get the burmester 3D sound for the new e class. I heard that it really sets the bar high. But I also heard that the standard burmester sound system is already really really good. I'm really concerned about the 19inch run flats being a rough ride too. I'm personally coming from a 18inch wheel. I was considering the comfort box too, but I was concerned the whole setup would eat up some vertical space.
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dinamica is a microfiber material. In the designo upholstery packages, they had that material to your roof. I think you'd be able to tell the dealer to order some 18inch wheels for you but, I don't think it comes factory installed.
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Now on the other hand I have configured my '17 E300 with the wood trim and I must say it looks very nice with the white leather trim.
Only get aluminum with the black or red trims.
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*First Post* I went for the aluminum trim along with the hazelnut brown upholstery with black dashboard / steering wheel. My car exterior is selenite gray and I'm very happy with the combination. I've only had the car for a couple of days but judging from the material and feel of the trim, it seems durable, scratch resistant, and very pleasing to the eye. I'm looking forward to being driven and, of course, driving this wonderful vehicle. I've attached a picture of the car and drivers side door for everyone's reference. I'll post some more pictures of my car as soon as I can. Happy to be here folks, cheers!
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That is one sexy looking car! Congrats! I'm thinking of switching from designo Diamond White to Selenite Metallic Gray since I heard gray is easier to maintain and looks cleaner for longer.
I am adamant about getting the designo interior so I'm worried it won't look good with the aluminum trim (perhaps a natural grain black ash would look better) but then the carbon fiber center console will look out of place (I really want the carbon fiber console)
I am adamant about getting the designo interior so I'm worried it won't look good with the aluminum trim (perhaps a natural grain black ash would look better) but then the carbon fiber center console will look out of place (I really want the carbon fiber console)
