***Yay! Another neighbour of mine gets a C-Class!!!*** - Page 2

cawimmer430

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Originally Posted by Zonda

I sense some Mercedes propaganda in your neighbourhood, I wonder who's behind it

<-------- You're looking at him.

cawimmer430

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Originally Posted by monster

I think it is a fully loaded high end C-class, could be a C280 or C350. You can see it has the Harmon Kardon speakers and the leather stitching on the door surface.

Good eyes!

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Originally Posted by monster

The 1st thing I noticed in that photo was the shiny E320, looks like you have done a good car wash. The E still looks great next to the much newer C-class. How do they compare in terms of external dimensions?

Thanks. The E-Class was actually a bit dirty because it was raining a few hours ago. A good thing it's not that noticeable in the photos. Size-wise the E-Class is definitely longer and sleeker. The C-Class appears to be wider (appears, appears...) and a little more "porky".

cawimmer430

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Originally Posted by katkat33

i'm unfamiliar with the standard equipment in your market.. just wanted to add that there's bixenon headlights plus sunroof and already-mentioned Harmon Kardon speakers.. in Australia, that'd constitute a "Vision package"

I believe Bixenon's are standard on the Avantgarde trim models like this one. This has typically been the case with this trim level all across the MB lineup. Sunroof is always optional because not many people, like me for instance, want it.

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Originally Posted by katkat33

she also seemed to hav added the COMMAND APS, rear blinds, (heated seats standard there?), and also a more sophisticated a/c system (2 buttons on each of the 2 round dials, vs 1 each on the ones in Aust... maybe that's just another difference in standard features)

Man, you guys are better at this than me!

ree

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

Good eye!

I totally didn't notice that. Guess she ain't as cheap as I thought she was!

C230, C280 or C350? Guess I need to ask her.

Could be also a C 320 CDI!!

Saw one today, and it also has this exhaust system…

katkat33

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Originally Posted by ree

Could be also a C 320 CDI!!

Saw one today, and it also has this exhaust system…

except, from Christian's observations, the rev counter meant it was a petrol

katkat33

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

I believe Bixenon's are standard on the Avantgarde trim models like this one. This has typically been the case with this trim level all across the MB lineup. Sunroof is always optional because not many people, like me for instance, want it.

ohh ic.. well in Australia, bi-xenon headlights are an option on all trim levels (and i think optional on the top-end 6 cylinders too)

i could see that u wouldn't want the sunroof with the m3's carbonfibre roof.. but y not otherwise? i'd luv the panaromic sunroof

ree

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Originally Posted by katkat33

except, from Christian's observations, the rev counter meant it was a petrol

oh right, just forgot it!!

Thanks!!

cawimmer430

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Originally Posted by katkat33

ohh ic.. well in Australia, bi-xenon headlights are an option on all trim levels (and i think optional on the top-end 6 cylinders too)

i could see that u wouldn't want the sunroof with the m3's carbonfibre roof.. but y not otherwise? i'd luv the panaromic sunroof

I think in some markets Xenon's are optional, even in the US (correct me if I am wrong, US members).

Nah, no panoramic roof for me. I am one of those guys that wants a solid roof over my head.