S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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Just had this done this morning...I think it really finishes off the interior nicely.





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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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your right it does finish off the interior. at work we recently had two S-Classes in, a S55 with the wood wheel and no wood shifter, and a S500 with both. The S55 drove me nuts everytime i looked at it.
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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Nice, the complete package. On a side note, as the color of your interior is pretty light, does it get dirty easily?
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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Nice, the complete package. On a side note, as the color of your interior is pretty light, does it get dirty easily?
Thanks.

As far as the color of the interior, it is the lightest I have had. I only have about a months use so far so time will tell. But I am pretty easy on a car. The only wear I am concerned about is the drivers seat where exit and entry can create some problems with the leather surface. Will just have to keep an eye on things and do some touch up cleaning if heavy use causes a problem.
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by IluvS500
your right it does finish off the interior. at work we recently had two S-Classes in, a S55 with the wood wheel and no wood shifter, and a S500 with both. The S55 drove me nuts everytime i looked at it.
Boy, ain't that the truth. After I had the wood wheel installed, I had to get the shift lever done. It stuck out like a sore thumb in plain leather.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 02:13 AM
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Looks terrific!!
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Now go for the lighted door sills. They are very cool.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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Now go for the lighted door sills. They are very cool.
Not for me. Tacky...:-)

The standard engraved MB on the polished stainless is all the class I need. Next will be Voice Control and Bi-xenon's if the price is within reason.
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I'm having my new burl walnut wheel and knob installed on Friday. Can hardly wait!
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Congrats Ramp...you will love the final result. It really dresses up the console and drivers area. Pictures at 11:00 when it is done...

BTW...the price to me for the KG shifter was $304 + only $52 for install.
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I don't know what the install will cost, but the wheel and knob will be just over $1k, after a 10% discount. I told them you got a discount... Will post some pics next week.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Not for me. Tacky...:-)

The standard engraved MB on the polished stainless is all the class I need. Next will be Voice Control and Bi-xenon's if the price is within reason.
Oh, I thought bi-xenons were standard on all the newer w220s? Why must Mercedes be so stingy? :p
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