[Vid6639]

Thats an awesome interior seriously. which tyres on which size alloys are these?

Also, what's the wood finish called?

[vcash]

Originally Posted by vid6639

Thats an awesome interior seriously. which tyres on which size alloys are these?

Also, what's the wood finish called?

Thanks Ishan and vid6639. The wood finish is Black Birdseye Maple. Similar trim is available on BMW's as well.

The Alloys are 18" inchers and the tires are low profile performance continentals. I'll check the model number when I get out of work and let you know.

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by vcash

The Alloys are 18" inchers and the tires are low profile performance continentals. I'll check the model number when I get out of work and let you know.

I think they are ContiSportContacts.

[V-16]

Amazing car, amazing rims and wheels and that Bird's eye maple veneer is a killer in this colour. Enjoy the car buddy and all the best.

[vcash]

Originally Posted by V-16

Amazing car, amazing rims and wheels and that Bird's eye maple veneer is a killer in this colour. Enjoy the car buddy and all the best.

Thanks V-16. and Ishan - you were spot on about the Conti Contacts 245/40 R18 Tubeless.

[GTO]

The wood finish is Black Birdseye Maple. Similar trim is available on BMW's as well.

We saw the exact same finish in a BMW 5 in KL. Boy, it looked even better in person.

[abdul 65 amg]

Vcash congratulations, you have got taste,right upsoltery , right paint, very good choice.Exciting E class, can beat a 530 XI easily.More torque at low revs.Global quality cabin is much higher than a 5 series.Plastics feel more luxurious, in the 5 series I feel the cabin very cheap espacially on the dashboard.My dad has got a 530d 2003 my.
Bmw seems to pay less attention to details than Mercedes-benz does.

[vcash]

Originally Posted by abdul 65 amg

Vcash congratulations, you have got taste,right upsoltery , right paint, very good choice.Exciting E class, can beat a 530 XI easily.More torque at low revs.Global quality cabin is much higher than a 5 series.Plastics feel more luxurious, in the 5 series I feel the cabin very cheap espacially on the dashboard.My dad has got a 530d 2003 my.
Bmw seems to pay less attention to details than Mercedes-benz does.

Thanks Abdul - this is the 4th Benz in the family and the 2 before this were a tad dissapointong (The W210 less so - the ML was atrocious). We had the 530Xi for about 3 months before the 'incident' so I cannot comment on long term experiences however in the short time the Bimmer was with us, it was a blast to drive! Sure - the E has more torques at lower revs but the 5 was in a different league - the gripping, the acceleration - you could throw it around and it was fun - You need to throw on some JayZ/Linkin Park while driving. The W211 E - not so much. Its more composed and the ride is comfortable and luxurious - makes you want to play some soothing Bach while cruising on a cool summer evening. And in terms of plastics and quality and attention to detail - I thought that the 530xi base trim was much better than the E's base trim. However, the E's upgraded interior with leather dash and the birdseye maple trim is a notch above BMWs upgraded package - but as far as attention to detail - I think both are comparable in their own right.

All this talk about the 5 has got me teary eyed

:( RIP March 02 2007.

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by vcash

Ishan - you were spot on about the Conti Contacts 245/40 R18 Tubeless.

I wouldn't be a tyre dealer worth my salt if I did not know that, now would I

[abdul 65 amg]

Vcash you are right.What happened to your 530 Xi?Very unsual to keep 3 months a 5 series.

[vcash]

Originally Posted by abdul 65 amg

Vcash you are right.What happened to your 530 Xi?Very unsual to keep 3 months a 5 series.

Check this thread out:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/street...bay-rains.html

[vcash]

I had a chance to get out of work early and since there was some daylight out - I took the car out for some pictures. I hope you enjoy them.

[Vid6639]

vcash the rims look super. the car looks great and I just cant get over that interior finish. stunning.

[moralfibre]

VCash, your Merc looks stunning. Awesome rims and great interiors. I feel that the dashboard (upper part) and the steering wheel colour should have been in lighter colours.

[vcash]

Originally Posted by moralfibre

VCash, your Merc looks stunning. Awesome rims and great interiors. I feel that the dashboard (upper part) and the steering wheel colour should have been in lighter colours.

Thanks vid6639 and moralfibre - The Dash and steering are actually the only beige shades offered by MBUSA. The other options were Ash Gray (Which is quite depressing), Black on Black and Black / Cognac Brown (The Latter too get too hot in the summer). I see your point about it being a shade lighter but I think the camera exagerates the top half color of the dash and in person the contrast looks quite pleasent.