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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 11:18 AM
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Recently replaced my old '99 C280 with a new (to me) 2006 C350 4matic.

Although ten years old and carrying 69k miles the car looks like it is brand new, it is simply the cleanest ten year old car I've ever seen outside of a car show! The C350 seems MUCH quicker than the old C280, it puts a smile on my face.

Looking forward to picking up maintenance tips from MBWorld to help me keep it in the same great shape it is in now.
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 11:23 AM
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 12:18 PM
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Thanks dbldpr.

So far it's all stock, although I've ordered a new grille and hood ornament replacement and I plan to install 17" wheels ... after I've used up the tread on the current 16's.

An overexposed cell phone pic taken in the snow is all I have handy right now. I'll try to get some better shots when we get some sunshine.

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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 01:46 PM
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Thanks. I'm generally not a big fan of white cars, but it's growing on me. Overall I am very pleased with it.
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 01:57 PM
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Welcome to MBWorld and grats on the pickup. Should definitely see significant improvements over your old 202. Looking forward to seeing you upgrade her. She's definitely screaming for clear markers though from that pic. Would give it a nice cleaner front look.

Let me know if we can help you upgrade any of her lights. We have plug and play LED and HID units that will give her a nice elegant facelift.
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I completely agree about the side markers. I'll check out your web site.
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