Change from Alu linear to Black Birdseye

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How easy might it be to change the trim on a C class Avantgarde from the aluminium style to the black birdseye style?

Any guesses on the cost?
 

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Done this on an ML. Easy job. Glad I didn't pay for the wood though:shock: :shock:
 

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Done this on an ML. Easy job. Glad I didn't pay for the wood though:shock: :shock:

OK, easy job..:D But expensive? :roll: Ball park figure?
 

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:shock: you'll have to get all the wood priced up from MB first.:shock:
 

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Take a pot of vaseline with you.
 

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All of the wood trims cost more that I can type :confused: :confused:
 
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Oh, come on guys, don't hold back, give it to me straight. I can take it :p :p
(No more vaseline jokes! :roll: )

:lol: :lol: LOL :lol: :lol:
 

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Oh, come on guys, don't hold back, give it to me straight. I can take it :p :p
(No more vaseline jokes! :roll: )

:lol: :lol: LOL :lol: :lol:

The arm rest center cover for the 129 SL is £600 its about 11" x 8" in walnut
 
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The arm rest center cover for the 129 SL is £600 its about 11" x 8" in walnut

WTF!!! :shock: :shock:

OK guys, I take it back..... Do hold back :roll: :-( :p
 
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The 3 pieces for the SL 230 models cost just under £2k, can you take more

NO! Stop, stop :cry: :cry:

Going down this track would end in divorce :confused: .... but then, maybe..:rolleyes:
 

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NO! Stop, stop :cry: :cry:

Going down this track would end in divorce :confused: .... but then, maybe..:rolleyes:
you end up like me, and that is not much good either
 
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Oo! Contrare (? Hibbo ?) Malcolm, you are very good, at least to us ignoramouses here :)
 

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Anybody near Scotland with a real wood interior on a 211 estate want to do a swap for black birds-eye maple? I hate it!!!
 

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