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Question: I see that some of the C's came with Pirelli and Goodyear Eagles RS-A -- are these All Season? It's a much bigger tire than I had before and I like how it looks.
Miki
I plan to run several "tests": seat memory settings with exit mode enabled; test unlocking with the keys (although most experience problems after delivery); test the trunk closing and unlocking with the key; the passenger side mirror returning to position after backing up; the front seat rocking and making noise; steering wheel at 12:00. Would you recommend anything else when I pickup the car?
Thanks once again.
Robert
JR
When I was in Ottawa over Christmas, Carling Motors MB Dealer said an order in Jan., car would arrive August. I could not believe it would take that long. New Jersey orders were about 3 months for a C with the options you wanted. Have you tried other MB Dealers outside / around T.O. ? You may find a 320 at a Dealer, but if you want the 240 with Oyster interior hang in there for the wait, it is worth it IMO !! I was just back in Ottawa for Easter, and only saw one Bordeaux Red 320 in the week I was there. A friend of a friend owns it. And no C Class on the 401 !!
What a waste of space. I wished they would have left that off and save me a useless button. Still think the wood looks like plastic. Thanks for the info on the trunk release.
Miki
Be sure to include a check on your seat memory's ability to hold three different positions with exit mode enabled. (if this feature is important to you)
Miki
The third dog said,"This is my masters new girlfriend. She runs around the house all the time without her clothes. This makes me very horny. So, this morning, as she was getting out of the shower, and bent over to wipe up the water on the floor. I couldn't stand it anymore, so I jumped on her a gave it to her good!" The other dogs say, " so' that's why they are putting you to sleep?" No says the dog, "She is bringing me here to get my toenails clipped!"
dennett -- LOL! The headrest feature was one of the reasons that I chose the C over the 330i. I was coming from a car with excellent rear-window visibility and would have had to remove the headrests from the back seat of the 330 (I do not carry passengers in back seat)
>I've heard people refer to the rear sunshade as >useless
That would have been me you heard!
Meguiar has a product for tar and bug removal in addition to their Quick Detail. You are using just the Quick Detail for bugs and all and not their tar and bug removal?
I like the California Duster and used it for 14 years on a black car with old paint; however, I am now finding people claiming it scratches the paint. I looked for wool dusters but came up with ostrich dusters
Miki
James -- To which Zymol product do you refer? HD-Cleanse, Cleaner Wax or Lehm Klay?
Miki
Re the California Duster -- one of the car detailing sights had some negative feedback about its scratching. I also had a friend who said it scratched his car. Methinks he let his car get too dirty and that the secret is to go over the car lightly and often (daily).
Miki
I use Carbon Zymol wax to help hide my minor scratches and rock chips. It works for about two to three weeks on my black car.
I haven't found anything else that can hide a scratch like Zymol. I've used GS27 and all the other gimmicks but Zymol Carbon seems to work the best, although temporary....
James
as to how a duster may or may not scratch...wasnt long ago i was advised to polish my car with only domestic cotten towels. why? those from china,india,,etc.. may often contain synthetic fibers,which will cause very fine scratches on clearcoat paint!so even the most innocuous things can be more harmfull than one thinks!!!
Miki
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I went here and got lots of good advice. The forum solved my swirl and wax problems. I am sure you will be happy. You got to read the forum it really helps.
Miki
If you ever find a wool duster, I would appreciate your letting me know.
>may often contain synthetic fibers,which will >cause very fine scratches on clearcoat paint!
Re synthetics -- I am trying to find someone who has used one of the microfiber detailing cloths so highly recommended by many of the car-care sites. Being synthetic, I am concerned they can scratch the paint, too.
Miki
maybe now that summer months are close.. and the temp goes up.. the shade may becaome more important...it does seem that the feature has found its way into many of the luxury cars..saw it often at the auto show
As I mentioned a little while ago, we are changing the names of some of our discussions to drop the various "Part" indicators.
Now that we have moved to our new platform, we no longer have the requirement to stop and restart discussions after the numbers of posts exceed a certain limit. Since this discussion can continue as long as anyone wants to talk about the C-Class, there is no longer a need for the "Part 6" that has been included in the discussion name. Down the road, that could confuse our newer members so I have removed it. I altered the name of the original C-Class discussion in the Archives to distinguish it from this one.
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I'm hoping the rear sunshade along with one in the front windscreen during the spring / summer weather will keep the heat down in the interior (and harmful sun rays) as my car is parked outside at work. I have not been able to just "crack" the driver's side window, it moves too fast even when you just touch the power window button down or up. I can tilt the sun roof up, but not too keen when chance of sudden thunderstorms roll thru frequently.
A friend's large rear window blew out last summer when she was parked outside and a thunderstorm rolled thru, Temp. changed from 90 F to 70 F and her vehicle was closed up tight. The rapid differential temp. & pressure change blew out her $500 window.
As Miki mentioned (BMW rear headrests obstructed rear view), I really appreciate the excellent rear window visibility in the C.
Djasonw -- Using to reduce glare of brights from behind will work for me. Such a great idea.
Zmeenow wrote:
> i just raise the shade... and send them a >message
On the other hand, Zmeenow, I might send the wrong message to the wrong tailgater who returns the message with a shot in the head.
Miki
For those who don't know, Zymol is a two step process. HD-Cleanse to clean and prepare the surface, followed by one of the various waxes. Carbon wax is specifically designed for darker colors. Yes, it can "fill in" some light scratches, but I have found that if you add a coat of Meguiars Show Car Glaze after the HD-Cleanse and before the wax coat, you can not only get a better "fill in", but also a dazzling shine to the finish..
>i just raise the shade... and send them a >message
>Miki wrote:
>On the other hand, Zmeenow, I might send the wrong message to the >wrong tailgater who returns the message with a shot in the head.
nyca wrote:
>A "shot in the head" for lowering your sunshade? >Maybe you should move out of LA.
Unless I misunderstood Gary's post, he raised his shades and then sent a message. I don't believe raising his shades was the message.
Appreciate your detailing info.
Miki
or"KISS MY MB's BUDDINSKI"
whew//lifestyles of the rich and famous????
Seriously, z, it cannot be that different on the East Coast (I am from Boston). I travel 90% of the time on freeways, where tempers can be short and you cannot choose who is driving behind or beside you. We surely are not the only city with gang members or crazies using freeways/highways, where it is better advised to not get involved.
Different on surface streets where you are not tied up in traffic -- before I send a "message", I want to make sure I can "send" and have a fast getaway!
Miki
The absolute best wax ( shine, depth, ease of use, swirl hiding, longevity etc.) is Pinnacle Souveran. I have used all of the waxes discussed on these boards. All I can say is try it once and you will understand what I mean.
keep your head down...!!!!
I've never heard of a shooting here as a result of road rage. The only weird one was some guy grabbed some lady's poodle and threw it into oncoming traffic...
I am considering my first MB purchase, a C320. The dealer is trying hard to sell me a demo with 1400 miles. they are offering 500 over invoice. As I have little experience with standard discounts, I am unsure if this is a sound deal. Any advice?
Also, After turning off the ignition and removing the key, the message center reads "one malfunction". The dealer states that this is normal and means nothing. Is this correct?
Thanks.
JR
This particular vehicle is also Amethyst. I also like this color. The purchase price is actually 3500 under sticker price. It includes packages C2 and C3 in addition to the sports package. My understanding is that for most German autos the discounts are rather conservative
This sounds like a ok deal, but as I mentioned this would be my first Benz. I have up to this point never spent more than around 15K for an automobile.
Thanks
This behaviour is one thing that really disturbs me, as it shows absolute contempt for other road users. I wish it was more heavily policed. People in BMWs and Porsches seem to be the worst offenders.
Mike
Other than that, it's been a lot of fun.
Robert