bergamini

I live in Wisconsin and have a GLC 300 4Matic (Package 1, Heated Wheel, Lighted Emblem, Chrome Door Handle inserts, Pano Roof, Wheel lugs & Heated seats -- all factory installed) in Baltimore waiting to clear customs and make it out to the Midwest. I went through Costco Car Buying program to get pre-set pricing which was about 2% cheaper than I had been finding otherwise.

As part of that, I get 50% off accessories. Which ones do people recommend?

Mostly I'm interested in seeing if people, especially in Northern climates, are recommending mud flaps? They are $295 installed after discount. I didn't have them on my Acura wagon and didn't seem to miss them but it had much smaller wheels.

I'm also getting the collapsible cargo box. Looks clever.

I'm definitely getting the rubber/all-season floor mats. My interior is beige which means the carpet is black. The dealer says the mats only come in black or brown to match the espresso interior. He says the espresso all-season mats would provide a nice contrast. What do people think of adding a 3rd color into this scheme? I'm more likely to think I should stick with black.

Did anyone get the folding sill protector? It seems a hassle. My Acura had a sticker on the bumper. Should I look for that aftermarket?

Any other recommendations? I admit to debating about the running boards as well.

I'm going to get the Garmin Map on eBay. Still seems cheaper there.

FrostyZoob

IMO, the most useful accessory for anyone to get would probably be the all season floor mats. Since you're already getting those...anything after that is really up to your tastes and whatever you'd find most useful.

RE: Running boards...you should search these forums for opinions on the running boards. Some people have complained that they tend to get mud on your legs. Others haven't had any problems. YMMV, I guess.

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dieseldoc

All season mats
Trunk liner
No running boards!!!

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fearyoda

all weather mats
cargo tray
sunshade

fabbrisd1

1st things 1st:

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Amazon - $9 3ft flat USB Phone cable: USB-Lightning for Apple - USB-to-Micor-USB Androif - 3ft flat means you can close the center console and lay your phone on passenger-seat/cup-holder area:

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MB All-Weather - black is the preferred to prevent black "heel marks" on non-black.

MB Running Boards - unless you love the look - and can comfortably step over them in/out - nope.

Dealer Contracted or Independent - "Invisible Bra"/Paint-Protection - if you're concerned about mud - like a friend of mine in Kauai HI is - then dealer contracted or local source paint protection film for the lower rocker areas to me is a better bet than mud flaps - but that is me - not rocket science to it. Also consider front protection if you/family are highway warriors. ALWAYS best if hand-cut rather than computer cut kit.

Dealer Contracted or Independent - Front window tint - done correctly with inside-out look "lighter" so evening visibility not compromised - or all around. Heck - you can get "clear" 3M Crystalline for inside windshield for more intense sunny areas of the country if
unprotected parking at office/out-n-about.