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Bill F · 10-22-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek Lecours

Greg,

Actually...We like the red a lot.....but it seems that white is the new hot colour of late.
Derek

Lots of white B's around and it looks great on the B

normally white does not look that sharp. But Red is easier to find in a snow bank

Bill

Derek Lecours · 10-22-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill F

... But Red is easier to find in a snow bank

Bill

Been there...done that!!

Derek

deeside9 · 10-22-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kdbcom

Quote Deeside9 "the bland image of Mercedes"

Tut Tut Naughty Naughty

What I meant was that Mercedes have priced themselves so high here that it is usually the older conservative buyers who can afford them. The list price of my wifes B Turbo was over AUS$65,000 (although we didn't pay that much) and our dollar is almost equal the US$ at the moment. The dealer showrooms look like a Versace Palazzo and are intimidating to a certain extent. I had to go there 3 time before I got to have a test drive!
The dealer told me the bright colours wouldn't sell here, but if they don't import some how would they know? I think a red B200 Turbo looks every bit as hot as a Golf GTI and is much more roomy inside.
Not everyone is prepared to pay AUS$15K extra for the privledge of the 3 pointed star.

kdbcom · 10-23-2009, 02:57 AM

Go to a dealership in the UK & most of the models on display are Black or Silver as you say it could be that they are aimed at that 'conservative' customer & in todays cost conscious market they probably don't want to take the chance of having a forecourt full of brightly coloured cars that they might not sell

Bill F · 10-23-2009, 10:12 AM

Not just Mercedes, all the manufactures produce what most people will buy. Gone are the days of factory two tone paint jobs or even the old three tone paint jobs.

Henry Ford would be happy even if all cars are not black.

Bill

deeside9 · 10-24-2009, 03:10 AM

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Me again with a few mods after about 1.5 mths of ownership.

1. AMG Wheels
2. Roof Spoiler
3. Front Splitter
4. Rear Apron
5. Chrome bulbs
6. Chrome Door handle inserts

Next on the list is Comand NTG 2.5!

Nice Car - Where can you get the chrome door handle inserts in Australia?

Greg

Derek Lecours · 10-24-2009, 09:19 AM

Contact Sebl...he's done practically everything that can be done to a B...and more...but it was a while back. He could have the answers though.

Derek

ottacanuck · 11-03-2009, 05:00 PM

Here is mine....

A 2008 B200, Manual, Sport package, sunroof, metallic black, 30% tint all around, 17 inch 10 spoke w/continental tires for summer, 16 inch Kochab wheels (in picture) on Toyo Snow tires for Winter. Car has K&N filter and a mild remap that helps roll-on power for passing.

arviindu · 11-03-2009, 05:14 PM

Nice looking one. Welcome to the forum.

n15m0 · 11-03-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by deeside9

Nice Car - Where can you get the chrome door handle inserts in Australia?

Greg

I bought mine off Ebay from a German retailer. Very good quality too. There are still on Ebay if you do a search. Just make sure you search for international sellers as well. Carshine.com.au sell them too from memory.