03 or 04 ?
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i was in the same dilemna as you. i chose to wait for an 04. according to the spec sheet i got from my broker... the 04 will have command dvd as an option and if you choose bixenon lights it will come with adaptative cornering. ie follows around the corner. i dont know if the 03 has a cd changer std but the sheet does show premium sound w/cd changer as std for an 04. i dont remember anything else but i think thats all.
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I just saw the option list for the E55 04 model. Interesting in the description of the xenon lights. On the E320 and E500 option, it it says bi-xenon cornering headlights. On the E55, it just says bi-xenon headlights.
There is a new color. Granite grey. Did not get to see it. Does anybody know what that looks like?
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There is a new color. Granite grey. Did not get to see it. Does anybody know what that looks like?
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hopefully the '04 E55 will get the bi-xenon cornering headlights. I have 04 AMG catalogue which makes no mention of it but was printed several months ago and I suspect will be updated. My dealer told me that '04 E55 production starts early August. (wants me to order now) I want to know when Nav will be available. Looks like the 7G tranny won't be on the E55 'till the 32valve V8 update in 05 or 06. 
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Originally posted by mbprince
[B... Looks like the 7G tranny won't be on the E55 'till the 32valve V8 update in 05 or 06. [/B]
[B... Looks like the 7G tranny won't be on the E55 'till the 32valve V8 update in 05 or 06.
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Either way, have fun in your 03 or 04 E55.
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Simple. Buying=04. Leasing=03. The difference in resale between the 2 cars will make the 2 month wait worthwhile. The lease prices between the 2 should be similar. It now seems like there won't be any real changes between the 2 model years other than COMAND, so if you can live without NAV and are leasing, then why wait those agonizing 2-3 months when you can be tooling around in the coolest family car on the planet.
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The Latest on NetStar
I reviewed the NetStar listings for 2004 E55s yesterday. The COMAND System w/DVD Navigation is posted as option 530. The factory-installed CD changer is option 819. Hands-free Communication System w/VCS (voice command system) is option 051. There is a new 528 option for something called Audio 50; I believe that is an upgrade which enables a person to read emails off the COMAND System screen.
The Lighting Package is 319, and I do not recall whether it mentioned connecting the xenon headlights with the steering mechanicism.
Finally, the list price is now $77,777.
The Lighting Package is 319, and I do not recall whether it mentioned connecting the xenon headlights with the steering mechanicism.
Finally, the list price is now $77,777.
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Re: The Latest on NetStar
Originally posted by jmeyers
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Finally, the list price is now $77,777.
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Finally, the list price is now $77,777.
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Re: Re: The Latest on NetStar
Originally posted by DKSNY
I think the Netstar system defaults to 77,777 when it doesn't have current pricing. My E500 order also had this as the price also.
I think the Netstar system defaults to 77,777 when it doesn't have current pricing. My E500 order also had this as the price also.
