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p.s. I am not in sales and MBUSA frowns on sales across districts.
Here are the steps.
Press audio button, select "rear", prompt will show components (cd, cd changer, Ipod, DVD player), select component then exit.
This will direct the audio for the selected component to the headphone jacks located on the rear of the front center console. There are 2 jacks with 2 volume control knobs.The speakers in the vehicle will play one audio component while the headphone jacks play another!
They have the largest range by far of any luxury car maker and it would make an awesome sight to see all of their models lined up with the perfect backdrop I think.
Like you said the SLR, R-Class plus the other newbies this year SLK, CLS, and M-Class should all be highlighted together IMO.
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On a direct marketing front, it does seem that MB is turning it up...in the past three months I have gotten many mailings and thingies (a stadium being next) thanking me for being an owner.
I think that they are trying...but haven't got the message right yet.
" we do not put steering wheels on your coffee tables, so you do not put cups in our cars"
Yes! Something like that is exactly what I'm getting at. I haven't seen this commercial yet. The only ones I've seen recently is the one for the C230; "24 Valve pumping, 6-speakers playing, 17-inch wheels turning" yada, yada..and the one with the guys riding in the 1886 Patent Benz spotting the R-Class.
Mercedes needs a new approach and now is the time to do so because they have a lot of new to fairly new models in their showrooms now.
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In the IT world, I've been asked more than once why a client should buy my product if it is not in Gartner's "Magic Quadrant". I have always considered that situation to be an opportunity to explain the unique advantages of my solution that the "analysts" may have overlooked.
I agree that MB should consider revisiting it's engineering roots that made the brand special. Didn't HAVE to have the best slalom or 0-60 times - just had to be the finest example of automotive engineering and timeless style.
To that end, BMW has remained focused on the performance bullseye and remains true to its heritage better than many. My guess is that Lexus is testing the performance waters and can tilt either way. Let's see if these highly paid execs can make the right decisions that many on this board could do quite well
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Unfortunately, I may not be able to pick it up until Monday because of other obligations
On the plus side, I found out that my parent company participates in the MB employee/affiliate program, so my deal will be even better.
Happy Christmas to me...
My other main concern is overall quality. What has quality been? Has Mercedes improved overall quality with this car?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
I wish you continued good luck with the car.
* G Wagon left out of equation
bonus...new S Class is at dealerships today
If there is not a towing capacity listed you had better not burn up that nice 7 speed tranny. But on the serious side, tapping into the lamp harness will cause additional resistance in the circuit which will throw up a red flag to the system causing all kinds of warnings (not covered). In the ML there is a control unit addition to make the system aware of additional lamps. Mercedes dealers are the most forgiving in the warranty area that I have found. Don't underestimate the value of a perfect survey.:)
Happy Holidays to all from NYC, the safest and sore-footest, big city in the USA.
Was this some type of promo even or something? The car is actually about a month or so from going on sale isnt' it?
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I've had my R350 for over a month and a half now with about 1500 miles and averaging nearly 16 mpg. I'm sure it'll get better.
Either way, its a good deal and it'll make one large stocking stuffer!!
I am totally loving my R350.
$1k under invoice is good...don't know what others have paid. My deal was $500 over before incentives. With year end approaching, you could play chicken, but is that worth it to you? Are you taking an in-stock, on the lot vehicle? When would delivery be?
Why the hesiatation? Is it just price? I know you have been shopping for a while.
Why the hesitation??? Because I am still not use to paying this kind of money for a car. It was not long ago that I would budget no more that 20k for a car. Now I am looking at cars in the mid 50's. Just goes against the way I was brought up.
But the bottom line is I have 3 small kids and its is a safe and comfortable car.
I will let you know what happens this weekend.
As to ML sales, I think they are doing ok, given the general environment for SUVs. Somewhere around 3000 per month, if memory serves.
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My R350 with 300 miles has two panoramic roof issues:
1. it has an annoying rattle when it is closed and you go over a rough spot in the road and
2. when you open or close the roof, it makes a noise close to nails on a chalkboardfor a second or two.
My guess is the two issues are related to something that is not lubricated iaw mfg desires.
Has anyone had this issue and if so, what was the remedy?
Love the buggy, but still in shakedown...
In advance, thanks -
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Big tires =Big Money
4.5 K for looks?????
BTW wife took out the sidewall of the FR tire yesterday. AAAAAAAArg. $237.00 later we are back where we started. 255/55/18 Michelin Latitude. Just think about a 255/50/19 with low profile sidewalls. I would have been looking to resurface a rim. Plus, performance tires will roar after 12k and be done before 15.
IMHO for the long haul go w/ 17"
FYI, have been trying to buy this since October, but had a very disappointing experience with a local dealer. Seems they "forgot" to order the car from the factory. I lost 2 months waiting. i'm guessing someone else is happily driving my car as I write this.