View Poll Results: Do You Like The Redesigned '05 E Center Console?
Yes, I Like It.
35
17.41%
No, I Don't Like It.
139
69.15%
Not Sure Yet, Maybe It Will Grow On Me.
27
13.43%
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Do We Like The Redesigned '05 E Center Console?
10-28-2004, 02:04 PM
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If Acura can do it, why couldn’t MB? Center console design utilizes full armrest with split doors and adequate cup holders. Granted copied from original MB design to begin with and not as good looking - nonetheless Acura improved the inadequate MB cup holders without loosing the (IMO) comfortable armrest.
http://www2.autospies.com/article/in...articleId=3488
http://www2.autospies.com/article/in...articleId=3488
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10-28-2004, 02:46 PM
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I have always thought that. The cupholders in my Lexus worked very well, and it was a very simple design. Didn't have to worry about it breaking in the future. I can already tell that the pop up design is probably going to need a replacement at some time in the future.
10-28-2004, 02:53 PM
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changing my vote. again!
Originally Posted by jago1244
i too, am thisclose to locking down an '05 e500 4m spec'd to over 70k MSRP, that i spent some time hunting down, but i might not pull trigger after sitting in example w/new console. even if you accept this uncomfortable contraption as an 'armrest', it would be impossible to use as an armrest if you actually put a cup IN the cupholder. unless you wanted to leave your open cup (no grandes) in the closed drawer. you then can open drawer, remove cup, drink, replace cup, close drawer, place arm back on so-called armrest, and wait for ambulance as you are now wrapped around large tree. i'll take the i-drive over that i think.
hearing about charcoal filter downgrade ticks me off too. and maybe off-topic, i saw another unfortunate example with the sirius antenna drilled into trunk. wait till client sees that on his fresh delivery. are they freakin kidding??!!! its as big as fist. and sits unpainted smack on the trunk.
j.
hearing about charcoal filter downgrade ticks me off too. and maybe off-topic, i saw another unfortunate example with the sirius antenna drilled into trunk. wait till client sees that on his fresh delivery. are they freakin kidding??!!! its as big as fist. and sits unpainted smack on the trunk.
j.
ok, i bought the car and had it a week now.
the console is........drum roll please........
not bad!
looks pretty slick with appear wood, and is actually comfortable when closed and used as armrest. 'tambour' drawer is strong i think. its not about to fall apart. also has nice-quality stitched leather surrounding the console, which if i recall is an upgrade from
it is a bit awkward to use cupholders, but frankly i dont do it too often.
this is not enough of an issue to cancel a purchase.
rest of car is great.
other issues i had commented on:
got the sirius with a better antenna, from the dealer. smaller, and lays on the rear deck , INSIDE the car.
re the charcoal filter, was told it was incorporated into recirc function automatically goes on (?)
j.
10-30-2004, 09:20 AM
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I hate it which makes me very happy since I have the 04. I always get sad when there are new things added to newer models that I wish to have but in this case I can definitely say that I like mine way better!
10-30-2004, 01:18 PM
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'06 SL65
Originally Posted by alewifebp
I can already tell that the pop up design is probably going to need a replacement at some time in the future.
11-01-2004, 06:35 PM
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new center console
I have a 2005 e320 4 matic with the new center console.does anyone know if i can change the new console with the old butterfly console? I tried the dealer and no luck. 
11-01-2004, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by craig309
I have a 2005 e320 4 matic with the new center console.does anyone know if i can change the new console with the old butterfly console? I tried the dealer and no luck.
11-01-2004, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by craig309
I have a 2005 e320 4 matic with the new center console.does anyone know if i can change the new console with the old butterfly console? I tried the dealer and no luck.
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