w202 C180

[futsysmids]

Hi Guys & Gals,

As with the sport models of the current mb's, where the mb star is in the grill and badge on the top is a badge, is there a grill available for my 1997 C180 W202 where the star is in the grill?

And if so, where do I get it from?

 

[bigasotonuk]

Hi,
Though they are commonly available on E-bay, as grille inserts, or complete grill assemblies but was never fitted as original equipment, and to be honest look C**p IMO, though I do have one fitted to my C230K, I detest it and it will be removed when I can bothered to do it.
The grill you want is like the one in my C43, commonly known as the Avan guarde grill is far more tasteful IMO, though in later models SL (230) CLK (209) etc it does look good, but on a W202 it does,nt suit as I think the overall grill area is "too" square and flat.
Both BSG's (Big star grill), Avan Guarde grills, are both available on E-bay, the links below are just 2 of them, but do a search for others on E-Bay as there maybe cheaper ones available and there are some of better quality than others.
Avan Guarde,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mercedes-W202...6:4|39:1|72:1683|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:200
BSG
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/94-00-Mercede...6:4|39:1|72:1683|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:200

My C43 with the AV grill fitted, clic on the thumbnail,