W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Got my NetStar printout...

Old Jul 20, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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Got my NetStar printout...

Mine says cycle 9/2, does that mean September build second decade?

NetStar did accept burl wood but I'm thinking of switching back to birdseye. Price is still $777777.

This waiting is killing me!
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 04:07 PM
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A matter of personal taste, of course, but I'd stick with the burl walnut. I have the bidseye maple now and to me it looks like black plastic unless there's direct sunlight on it.
The contrast of the charcoal/black against the walnut looks much more rich and provides additional depth IMO.
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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I had a 2000 Silver/Charcoal E55 and the only thing appearance wise I did not like was the black Birdeye Maple wood trim. I agree, it looks like black plastic, and offers no contrast.
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 11:06 PM
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You can see pics of several interiors with the burl/charcoal combo. I love it, and also like the burl shift plate vs. the aluminum shiftplate that comes with the birdseye trim. It all comes down to personal taste, get what you love.
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 11:48 PM
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Is there a link to the photos

I would love to see them before I order
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 10:17 AM
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Just passing this along. MB Sugarland in Texas has a new E55 available. Its Tectite with only the CD changer. They are a new dealership and this was a speculative model. They also had the elusive SL55 but I think it sold already.



mbsugarland.com
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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I love the Black Birdseye - for me it looks more sporty especially in an AMG car. The Burl is elegant but somewhat pretentious and showy. I had Burl on my E430 with Black interior and to me it looked nice but did not match. Burl is better on light colored interiors.

Brown wood with a Black interior is like wearing a brown belt and shoes with a black Suit. Not really GQ!
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