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Its GTO's views in the firum regards the C220CDI that got me thinking/open minded towards the C class. I had a very low opinion of the C Class as the ones I had test driven were 180s & 200s some years back. This new face lifted C220CDI is altogether another machine. | |
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Thanks again to all for the replies. This web site is mind blowing. | ||
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| ![]() As usual and as expected GTO has come through ![]() As pm'ed to GTO: Its a real pleasure to have the manual and operate the vehicle the way the manufacturer intended it. Again...many thanks ![]() |
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| ![]() Have been searching here and the net but could not find specifically the following: Mercedes C Class (W203) MY 2000 - 2006: Was it produced for India in the Elegance trim? I know Classic was 'cause thats the one I have. But I notice that the front rad grille in mine is different (more like the older Benz ie the 123s/124s & 210s) as in grey mesh / thin chrome strips as compared to the ones that have the black horizontal slats with 3 or 4 thicker chrome "pattis" (Like GTO's). So my query: What are the differences in the Classic & Elegance trims? Interior and exterior. Pics would be most helpful. Thanks. |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Glad the copy reached you just fine. To be honest, I myself haven't read the manual yet ![]() Feel free to ask any C220-specific queries that may come by in your ownership. She is a heck of a sedan on the highway. Have fun cruising. |
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| ![]() You should...with your experience & level of R&D, you probably could add to it ![]() Quote:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/luxury...fferences.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1568633-post31.html Regards. | |
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UPDATE: Detailing done...and then it rained again last night!!! Switched to Michelin Primacy LC 225/55/16 from the Stock Good Year 205/50/16. Yep, I know the circum. of the tyres increases (by 3.5%) marginally and that would upset my speedo / odo and also reduce 0-60 a bit, but its a lot lot smoother (the way I like the ride). As soon as I can figure out why/what grille should be at the friont end, I will switch to what it is supposed to be. Anyone know of Mercedes Benz aftermarket accessories stockist here (Mumbai)? Last edited by Mohnish : 15th November 2009 at 16:40. Reason: UPDATE | ||
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| ![]() Ok, managed to sourse some pics of the net: The one on the left is the type of rad grille I have and on the right is the one I see on other W203s on the net as well as GTO's. Last edited by Mohnish : 15th November 2009 at 19:29. |
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| ![]() Ok, that part is sorted out...thanks! Quote:
Now my problem: All the grilles available in the market are the ones with the three pointer star in the middle (CL type), which means I have to drop the bonnet emblem (which I like) and put the badge. Retaining the bonnet emblem with a CL type rad grille looks very down market. Hmm! So what now...? ![]() | |
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| ![]() I notice there are two amber lights on the underside of the Inside Rear View Mirror. They are on all the time, ie whenever the engine is on, irrespective of day / night, parking lights on / off etc etc. These two stay on. What are these? Thanks in advance. |
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They should be the ambient lights. Have them on the ML too. they can be switched off with the buttons on the roof, atleast in the ML they do. | |
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