Hi,
I'm considering an 03-05 E (either a 320 or 500, as long as it has the sport package) and wanted to ask if these options come on these cars or if the dealers are just making them up.
I'm looking at a two 03's, one is a 320 the other a 500, both have around 50k miles. They indicate that the xenon headlights are curve illuminating but i haven't seen that before on these cars. also i want to get one with the nav, does it come with any kind of bluetooth integraded system already and if not is there a factory kit or do I have to go aftermarket?
Is the steering column power adjustable or is it manual & does it have power folding mirrors or do you have to fold them manualy? if they have the heated seats does it come with rain sensetive wipers or are those standard?

Thanks for your help, i'm also considering an 05 A6 and i think from what i see so far the audi has more toys on it than the benz. the only thing that the benz has is the a/c & pulse seats (are they worth it to you?)

Veso

ps sound system is pretty important, how is the surround sound (logic 7 right?) How many speakers & how do I know if it has the surround or is it standard?

 

In Mexico all E320, 350, 500s comes with power steering column and rain sensitive wipers as standard equipment, I donĀ“t know about the E280s they started to offer last year, IĀ“ll check. All xenon headlights are curve sensitive (if thatĀ“s the word), blue tooth no way in those years. I have had problems with nav systems in all my 2003-2004 E class cars. Folding mirrors just as an option here, but who needs them unless you live in Europe. Heated seats are standard in all Es sold here, I donĀ“t know about the E280s, they all come in Classic trim with the cheapest radio. "Pulse seats?", I think multicontour seats are really great. About the A6, for me itĀ“s not just the toys, itĀ“s that engine, suspenssion and road manners that matters. But hey, buy what you feel itĀ“s right for you.

About the difference between Harman-Kardon and Bose stereos I can tell you: no difference in sound quality for me. Just a last advice: stay away from 2003-2004 years. 2005s should be fine.

 

thanks for your reply. I'm going to test drive an e500 tomorrow so i'll be able to compare it better with the audi.
what seem to be the major problems with the 03-04s?

 

I forgot to tell you, there is an aftermarket BT puck system that works fine with Blackberrys at least.

 

i found a pdf owners manual, but do you know where i can get the free pdf manual for the sound system since I didn't see anything in the main one?

 

Avoid the 03-05 models if you have a choice.Problems abound.Look for a low mile 2001 or early 02 and save yourself the expense and head aches.
ohlord