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I am also looking forward to using ULSD and was wondering when it will come to a station near me in Minnesota
M
All the VW diesel cars not only equal the sticker mileage but get better......
I also think the E320 will meet and probably beat the sticker mileage figure too. You might have to wait until it gets broke in a little......
Jimmy
Aside from the great mileage, any performance issues? Troubles encountered?
Thanks for your feedback.
I am still trying to figure out how everthing works in my car .. I don't know what half the buttons do, today I just found a new compartment after I've had the car for over a month =P
Does anyone know about how much it cost to hook up the phone and emergency systems? :confuse:
Write your congressman.
Jimmy
Waiting for the dealer to call. I saw with interest the drive-by-wire comments. Perhaps there is a faulty sensor regarding the brakes (i.e., the engine thinks you're braking when you're not). I know there is a brake recall for the 2005 E320.
But basically, I don't think this is a transmission problem.
The reason is, if I put the car in neutral or park, I can't get the RPM's over 3000. It is almost as though a throttle limiter is in effect. Turn the car off for a few minutes and it's perfectly fine.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
We also have a 98 E300 TD and it was the best car I have ever owned, considering performance, handling, economy, and appearance. The 98 has never had a maintenance problem until recently, and we just changed the front disc pads at 130,000 miles. We recently changed the glow plugs and a leaking unit on the fuel pump for a total of $1500 over the 8 years and 130,000 miles.
Howevwer, the 2006 CDI is a much better car than the 98. It has a better ride and the fuel mileage at this point is 15% to 20% better, 35 plus mpg at 70 mph and 33 plus at 75 mph. I bought the car with all options and everything is working beyond my expectation. If one has $50 to $60k to spend on an automobile, I can't imagine them buying anything but an E class diesel.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
I live in california. I see that this car is not sold in California. Can I buy it from another state and register it in cali? Will I have a problem?
I would like to have the lighting package on the 2007, but I don't care for the more aggressive front end.
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M
Thanks!
fwiw, there might be an mpg cost to swapping 16s for 17s, especially since "kids nowadays" like to go for wider and/or softer tires too. check the AMG17" tire size available on the most recent E55 - sticking with that size should ensure that the tires don't scrape the wheel-wells when you are doing opposite-lock countersteering after disabling the stability control. (actually i think in this car it is not possible to entirely disable the stability control, so forget about those drifting contests and opposite-lock countersteering, ok!?)
also it wouldn't be a bad idea to verify your plan with your local Benz-certified Hans & Franz mechanics or service reps before shelling out $.
-Premium Package
-Sirius Radio
-Iridium Silver (Metallic Paint)
-MSRP listed on Window Sticker: $55,965
With no negotiation on my part, dealer came back with a price of $50,500 + Tax, Title & License. Car still has shipping plastic on it and only 16 miles. Seems like a pretty reasonable deal to me, but please give me your feedback.
Thanks
4 months ago I bought a 2005 CDI. It had only 3500 miles and I have the original sticker for $64,000. It has EVERYTHING including panorama roof,dynamic vented front seats,parktronic,keyless go, full leather pkg, light pkg,electronic trunk,nav,HK sound system etc. Paid $48,000.
18 months ago bought a SLK350 with only 1800 mi on it---90 days old. Almost 20% off sticker.
Located both cars on the internet but did not buy until I actually saw the cars.Had to follow sites for 2-3 months until I found these cars.
No more buying new from MB dealer for me. Together saved $25,000 off list on the 2 cars
Anyone else with this same problem?
Thanks,
David - VA
One other thing to consider if you are thinking of a CDI. The new Bluetech engines are not iron, but aluminum alloy. translated- not as durable. I think this is right. Plus, in order to comply with new emissions regs they have some sort of tank the exhaust flows through where it's mixed with some sort of chemical to "detoxify" it. This tank needs to be emptied and refilled periodically. Another maintenance issue.
Look at the posts here for buying a used CDI. I bought mine on eBay for almost $20k UNDER the sticker. It's a 2005 and was a year and a half old. Still smells, runs, and looks new. And what a savings on taxes and depreciation. And it's got the 50k mile MB warranty.
It's something to consider. Save your hard earned military cash. These cars (CDI) are amazing. What a horse!
Regards,
David
Ummm, I'm thinking that one has nothing to do with the other. True, if you took a sledge hammer and started bashing the side of the block, you would most likely break cause considerable to the Alloy block well before you broke through the Iron block. That said, a case can easily be made that suggests that the Alloy block will significantly out last the Iron one. What?!? Blasphemy!
Well, not really. I have no problem believing that DC designed the Alloy block so as to be more than rigid enough to deal with the torsional forces applied to you typical engine block. Assuming that is the case and that the crank, pistons, rods and all other moving parts are kept perfectly positioned, the only wear point would probably be considered to be the cylinder walls. The thing is that the cylinder walls can be sleeved or coated with any number of metals or silicon formulations that will actually make the cylinders considerably stronger than Iron.
Best Regards,
Shipo