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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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No Sport Package for 2011 R350 BlueTec!

I just discovered that, for some reason, the Sport Package (Front Row Blue Window Tints and 20" AMG Wheels) are not available on the 2011 R350 Blue-Tec. I'm so disappointed because I was so excited to finally purchase the vehicle. Now I have to decide which to give up!

Has anyone ever heard of this or have any opinions on which should be sacrificed?
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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Its not available because the BlueTec requires run flat tires.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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And why would this engine have anything to do with the tires? The performance is not that different from the petrol engine.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Because there is no spare wheel in the trunk. They have the Adblue tank in its place.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Ahh, I guess that explains it. A pity they couldn't have found the space in some other area. I haven't explored the car that much yet, but you would think empty space exists somewhere.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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My BlueTec has the blue tinted windows and 19" AMG styled wheels...
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There is not any space to speak of in the 251, there is a place for everything and everything has its place lol.
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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I'm grateful for everyone's responses. And yes, the replies were correct, because of the Adblue tank, there is no room for a spare tire. Thus, run flats are the only option available when you order the car for safety reasons.

The good news is that there is no real structural limitation to having the 20" AMG wheels on the car so I may "live on the edge" and just put them on anyway, without access to a spare.
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Originally Posted by boxster3000
I just discovered that, for some reason, the Sport Package (Front Row Blue Window Tints and 20" AMG Wheels) are not available on the 2011 R350 Blue-Tec. I'm so disappointed because I was so excited to finally purchase the vehicle. Now I have to decide which to give up!

Has anyone ever heard of this or have any opinions on which should be sacrificed?
WE HAVE THE SORT PACKAGE ON BLUETEC IN CANADA
I DROVE ONE 3 WEEKS AGO
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