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If I have missed a feature here would someone straighten me out? We bubbas have a reputation of not being the brightest bulbs on the string you know.
Bubba
http://mbspy.bacosys.be/mbquality.htm
Very troubling.
O'greg@O'thedailydonut.com
tarik, do you know if the German flag has a name?
Are you going with Auto TX ?
djasonw - the msrp is 35255. 1000 of the 2800 is the cap reduction. don't know the money factor or the residual. i know this is probably a very stupid question, but does it matter what the residual is if i'm just going to turn the car over to the dealer at the end of the lease?
68 % on 39 months. So I don't think it would have dropped below 68 % yet. Money Factor may drop some more after next Tuesday. But if Fed cuts .50 basis pts. MF won't drop by that same amount as I found out in Feb. MF = Interest Rate divide by 2400.
9.0 % / 2400 = 0.00375
MB has some of the highest residuals in the industry. A high Lease end residual helps you get lower monthly payments in the lease as you can see by doing the math.
I think your lease numbers look pretty good.
35255 MSRP; 70% RES; MF=.00375; 36 months; NJ Tax = 6 % for example.
A=$293 B=$224 A+B=517x.06=$31 Total=$548 less $2800 = $464 by my calcs.
There are various methods to work this out. This example/method I think I got from Edmunds. Another good site is www.leaseguide.com and they have a "Lease Kit" for $20 or so to download. It really gets into all the details of leasing.
On an operational note, I'm averaging 22.5 Mpg for nearly 2900 miles of mixed driving and around 26-29 Mpg on the road. I haven't used any oil but was going to have the oil changed early until I learned that the dealer wants $68 for the change using Mobil 1 synthetic oil. I'm gonna wait since I'll have traded within the 2 to 3 year window.
I agree with the earlier contributors about the leather interior (I have the leather interior) but after sitting in the MB tex version, I'm thinking that it is a waste to have upgraded.
On another note, I wish the outside rear view mirrors were bigger to compensate for the blind spots of the reinforced roof, and would also like a little more room for the back seat.
So far I have had 4 trips for various repairs since Dec delivery. I also bought another new car in Nov 00 that has not gone in for anything.
What I really enjoy is the power, handling, and the controls, though I am going to update the wheels/tires to an 18" 235/40 size to eliminate that up on its toes look. If any of you have already done this, what was your wheel tire choice?
Keep the news coming
Regards
The German flag is usually referred to as the "Schwarz, Rot, Gold", pertaining to the three colors black, red and gold (yellow).
Have you proven that you are worthy... ...oh yes, you own a (master)piece of German engineering, way to go!
Grinning and joking Tarik
engine compartment.. as well as underside of car(saw that this past week when i did my 1st"a" service and they rotated wheels) are well covered...yes little room!(c240)
ask for dave del rio.. hes my cust service rep.. nice guy.. very helpful!
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Oh hail to the blarney stone my friends!
Enjoy the day .....
O'greg@O'thedailydonut.com
Oh Zeemee... good idea... I'll go to Cheesecake Factory when they're working on my car!!! LOL
Miki, are you back in the country yet?
Wonder when dennet is returning from Germany?
Miki
came in for another customer. While I was there I found out that
my C320 (Desert Silver, Java Leather, C2, C4, COMMAND
and K2a) was assigned a VIN and was on the production line. If all
goes well, I should have it be the end of next month.
I sent my sales person an email outlining the common problems
reported with the C class. I have included it below with the
reply from the service manager. Does anyone have suggestions
that I should follow when picking up my C?
Thanks.
Robert
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PROBLEM LIST:
A) Paint chipping. The feedback is that there is "excessive" paint
chips from normal driving.
REPLY: Paint chips are an unfortunate condition that is present
with any vehicle manufacturer, not just Mercedes C-class.
few visits to MB service, must people report that the problem was
fixed.
REPLY: Some brake squeel is normal, if brake squeel is excessive
there are parts being phased in to address this concern.
C) Problems with the drivers seat:
- Seat memory not working correctly (i.e. it does not return to
the correct position. A "workaround" for this is to disable
the "exit mode". I'm concerned as I want both features.
- The seat "rocks".
REPLY: I am not aware of any outstanding conditions with
the C-class seats at this time.
D) Problems opening the doors with the electronic key (locking/unlocking
and trunk operation). One post claimed that this is an acknowledged
MB issue, and they will be delivering a fix to resolve the problem.
REPLY: Mercedes is aware of this condition and is working on a
repair, there is a temporary work around if the keys should
happen to lose their synchronization. (software issue)
E) Ticking sound from engine when idling.
REPLY: I am not aware of any abnormal noises from the engine
compartment, there are however many items under the
hood that produce a clicking noise as part of their operation.
(ie: injectors, purge valve, etc.)
A pair of H7 replacements were $32.77 for me. Just got them yesterday, though they had gotten loose inside the Philips package and look like they were bounced around pretty well :-P
I'll plug them in this weekend to give them a try...maybe just one side to see how much "brighter" it is :-)
Drew thinks they take about a week to arrive from U.K.
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>the "exit mode". I'm concerned as I want both features.
>REPLY: I am not aware of any outstanding >conditions with the C-class seats at this time.
We must go to the same dealer!
My personal experience and that of several others:
The C320 has three memory settings. This means you should have the capability to set the seat, steering wheel, outside mirrors, with "exit" enabled (and I keep it enabled) with three settings of your choice. When I valet park or car wash, they always push the driver seat back. I ask them not to touch, but my seat is too close for most of these people. This interferes with the seat programming. If working correctly, you should be able to hold down a memory button and the seat will return to proper setting after it has been manually pushed back. Mine does not. I have to reprogram and hold up people behind me waiting to depart because I cannot reach the pedal to move the car to another place while reprogramming. I would like to program one of the three settings for a bigger and taller person than I am, so that when dealing with valet or car wash I can switch to that setting when giving them the car, and they will have no need to touch any seat adjustment buttons.
Different shoes also require other settings. If men or women wear shoes (cowboy boots) with different heel heights, you might want to have a setting to accommodate. I wear platform shoes sometimes which bring me closer to the pedal than regular shoes. I hear you all laughing, but, Yes, some men, too, wear platform shoes and different heel heights.
To summarize -- when you checkout your new car at delivery, program three settings vastly different from each other, with "exit" enabled and make sure all the settings work as they should.
Re remote key locking/unlocking. In a post I referred to this, also. When you lock your keys in the car or in the trunk (when you pick up your car you will understand that it is easier to lock keys in trunk) you are supposed to be able to call the TeleAid service and they can unlock your car for you from their location. This is promised in the C manual. This feature is not on cars with lower VIN numbers (somehwere below 55xxxxxxxx-59xxxxxx methinks), and I do not know if it is on later ones yet. When you pick up your car, or if you have the VIN already, you can call 1-800-Mercedes and ask them. I was told by someone that there is a fix for this, but I also mentioned I did not know if the info was reliable.
>The seat "rocks".
With or without music?
Z1 - Polish Loc
Z2 - Show Car Polish (clear coat)
Z6 - Gloss Enhancer
Z7 - Car Wash
The color of my c240 is going to be Bordeaux Red. This is a clear coat finish, right?
Thanks All ....
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