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Ugliest part of this car?

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Old 03-12-08, 03:51 PM
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I would say the 99 tails..
Old 03-12-08, 04:03 PM
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Wheel gap & offset - But everyday folks in Japan don't like wheels sticking out.

Reflector hid design - should've been a projector option perhaps later on.

Wish there was more woodgrain in the wraparound like the LS.

Light grey from the shoulders - up. I love the black, but would feel more hugged by the car if it were all black inside.

The reverse Indiglow gauges - It was cool at first, but it got really old really fast.

Leg room in the rear - Good for small children in car seats tho.

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Old 03-12-08, 04:34 PM
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hood squirters on TOP of the hood
Old 03-12-08, 04:47 PM
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wheel gap and the front bumper has very conservative styling while the rest of the body is pure showcar.
Old 03-12-08, 05:31 PM
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I hate the wind tunnel noise when you roll down you rear windows at highway speeds. I know the ES has the same problem though. The ac power is inside of the armrest. The trunk doesn't open very well with the OEM spoiler. Rotors warp easily. Sloppy steering without the upgraded L-tuned steering module on the 98-99. Stock brakes are not enought for that heavy car. AC issues, Headlight moisture!! ok I will stop now.. Other than that, I love the car..
Old 03-12-08, 05:45 PM
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yes, the window! I can't drive with the window down, it mess up my hair!
Old 03-12-08, 06:19 PM
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i wish the gs came with tte lips and a bigger trunk
Old 03-12-08, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
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My car's headlights turn off by itself after a few minutes
what? are u shure???? or am i not putting it at the right setting??? i just learned that if u press the lock key or something, then the lights will turn off if u forget to turn off when u leave the car. other than that, it doesnt automatically turn and off when i start my car...
Old 03-12-08, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dysLEXic
what? are u shure???? or am i not putting it at the right setting??? i just learned that if u press the lock key or something, then the lights will turn off if u forget to turn off when u leave the car. other than that, it doesnt automatically turn and off when i start my car...
It might be a Cbest settng that's set at the dealer or something. I know my car does that because I remember when I did my projector retrofit, my lights would keep on turning off after a few minutes while I was trying to adjust my headlights.
Old 03-12-08, 09:12 PM
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on your headlight lever there should be a "auto" setting. that turns them on and off automatically.

If you press the lock button on your key FOb twice your headlights will turn off as well.
Old 03-12-08, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Lettuce
on your headlight lever there should be a "auto" setting. that turns them on and off automatically.

If you press the lock button on your key FOb twice your headlights will turn off as well.
yup. i have mine on "auto" but when i turn my car on, i still have to manually turn the headlights on. i looked through my manual many times and i dont see anything to set it as auto..
Old 03-12-08, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dysLEXic
yup. i have mine on "auto" but when i turn my car on, i still have to manually turn the headlights on. i looked through my manual many times and i dont see anything to set it as auto..
Auto just means that the lights will go on as soon as it gets dark. There on solar sensors on your dash (next to the defroster vent). So even if you leave it on AUTO, it still wont turn on if there is sunlight.
Old 03-12-08, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by alredxiii
The muffler tips are too small for the openings
I agree. Bigger pipes would certainly add to the cars appearence. Though I support modding vehicles 100%, I intend to keep mine bone stock, so I guess that's never going to change lol.

People like to ride in my 2 blind spots in the rear...

While most reviews complain, I'm a fan of the smoothness. If you wanted a more feedback driven vehicle, a more feedback driven vehicle should have been purchased.

My final complaint is not being able to use the NAV while driving but I know that's a safety thing.

I like my car 110% and I really had to think to come up with those.
Old 03-13-08, 05:07 AM
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You guys pretty much covered what I was gonna say. But I really dislike is how the rear wheels are tucked in.
Old 03-13-08, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Solo_D33A
That's because Mercedes neither had projector HIDs in their E class, they've got it worse, HID behind textured housing....
I could give two ****s less what Mercedes had done at that time. the SC, ES, and 147 GS had projectors. Why not the GS? This NEVER made sense to me.

Oh yeah, also forgot. The trunk hinge or lack there of. Why does it have to be that cheap hinge where it goes into the trunk space instead of something like...

^that?


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