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2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
They should set you up with basics, then have you back a week later once you had a chance to get acclimated for a more in depth debugging session!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Driver, I have owned 9 Mercedes cars in the past 7 years and believe it or not, I didn't know about the tutorial until last year. Once I used the tutorial, it solved my voice command problems.
As for your E400 understanding you, it should be better now. If not, do the tutorials again. It continues to adapt to your ennunciations and language oddities. As long as you don't have to spell:
labour, harbour, etc.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
When I was up at my dealership Saturday for a car wash, I picked out a set of optional 19" wheels and asked my manager to see if Mercedes will pick up the cost of new wheels and performance tires. I will know by Wednesday what they might do. The wheels are $600 each and the tires are $450 each (MSRP). If they take my tires and wheels in trade off the new car, I should get a $2000+ credit.
I am going to try to get them to give me something.
When I had the E400 for those few days, I did notice that the handling with those all-season tires lacked stiffness which I am used to. The performance tires and 19" wheels should stiffen up the ride and handling that I prefer. We shall see what they will do.
They are ordering a set of wheels and will have me look at them tomorrow - they are coming out of their Orlando part distribution center.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I was looking up those features again and I accidentally turned off the rear camera. It wasn't easy backing into a spot without the camera once you get used to it. I finally got it going.
I thought there was a way to see cars coming down an aisle from the back or front...kind of 90 degrees. I also wonder if I have that automatic braking feature. I thought of tailgating someone and when he puts on the brakes I would see if mine came on automatically, but, decided against that....could be an expensive way to find out.
Some of these things you can't even ask about because you don't know if it is even on the car. I don't know how I lived without blind spot warnings though.
MOst things are fairly easy to do compared to other cars, MB knows their customers tend to be not cutting edge techies. I did see one review where a con was you can't use voice control for say the radio unless you are in AUDIO mode. Say you are in NAVIGATION. It would be nice to change channels for example, while in NAV. But, these are very minor things. The voice instrutions are very complete and a nice friendly voice too....not like the mean lady in the bmw.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Everything is relative, GG. Let's see what Mercedes is willing to do to make a very unhappy customer less unhappy.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
What you guess is the markup % on dealer installed accessories (in this case, Honda)? I'm talking about real accessories such as body side moldings and door edge guards, not the faux packages that are usually bundled with the car like the "finish protection package" and useless stuff like that.
Thanks for any wisdom you may have.
Regards,
Bean
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The latest news on the replacement E400 is that the car has been assigned to a transport carrier. So the car will definitely be at the dealership in the next day or two. I will sure be relieved when this messy situation is over with.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Bean
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I got the impression you were DONE with Mercedes never to enter their stores again.
You our are correct with your impression, GG. But then I got to thinking - I've sworn off BMW, Lexus, Audi, Lincoln, Volvo, and several others. I have no problem with the Mercedes Benz product (when they manufacture their cars with the correct equipment). With the exception of my 2013 White E350 and the fuel injector leaks, I have had no problems with any of the other 8 Mercedes cars I've owned over the last 7 years.
So where am I going? I have given some thought to trying BMW again in the future when the new 5 series comes out, but there is really nothing out there that I really like. Yes, I am totally p----d with them for the way they have treated me, but the dealership has bent over backwards to make me happy.
We'll see what happens.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Audi you ask....well, 2 more years on the warranty, we'll see what happens. My wife and I love the car, but we are walking a fine line. I wasn't thrilled with the dealer who sold us are last Mercedes so I was put off about Mercedes, but now I am back. Hard to make steadfast rules with cars.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The ETA on the car is Friday now. That's fine with me - it gives us some time to get the wheels and tires in. They don't have those tires in stock.
I just hope I'm happy with the car and the decision to go with the 19" wheels and performance tires.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I asked my indie body shop for a price and he showed me dozens of choices. I asked how much and he said "no charge, I got a bunch of those stripes laying around." I gave him $20 out of guilt but you get the idea of how much those extras actually cost the dealer.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Pinstripes? I can't remember the last car I owned or leased that either had pinstripes or that I wanted pinstripes on the car. Maybe back in the 90's I had them on my cars. But currently, that is not an add-on that is popular with the exception of the older set or retired folks.
i still see a few brand new cars here in my community that have pin stripes and vinyl roofs. I can't wait to see white walls on a new car around here!
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
I agree on vinyl roofs....don't like them on modern cars.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
My Wrangler was bought used, and it has pinstripes. Meh. Worse, the stripes announce "4X4" on the hood- and even the most brain dead person knows a Wrangler TJ is 4WD...
"Meh ?" Channeling Sandy is cool in my book.
A friend of mine sent me a link to Paul McCartney singing the Beatles classic song "Birthday" today. The video was of him in Moscow with a band (not Wings) playing the song.
Such a loss ... he was just getting turned around on his solo career when it was cut short.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
The Remote Link communicates with the car and has info available on your iPhone that includes your MPG (current tank and lifetime), status of your remaining oil life, amount of gas left in your tank, mileage range. It also can remotely start your car, send navigation addresses to CUE (like from your address book), in addition to contacting roadside assistance. Pretty slick apps.
On a separate note, I want to offer my apologies to those who like aftermarket stereos in their cars. I released my mouth brake before I engaged my brain gear.
After market stereos are fine. I'm not a fan of those who put in trash stereos worth more than their cars with sub woofers that distort more than your face drinking vinegar.
Maybe I'm just getting to the point where I'm an old curmudgeon. But,I don't understand why one driver thinks everyone else needs to hear their poor stereo install that rattles so much it makes their rusty quarter panels flop.
Those of you who have done an after market install, I apologize. There was no need for me to lump everyone into the same camp.
All this talk about your new CTS and ab's ATS has me thinking about an ATS coupe ..
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
As AB will attest, they are loads of fun to drive, which being good LUX cars.
I test drove the sedan, and I kept telling myself "this is a bunch of fun".
I know that Cadillac has been down in sales, but I'd be hard pressed to explain why. They're building some of the best cars I've ever driven. They're put together well, and are on the leading edge with tech, high quality materials in and out, and can compete with anything it their segments.
Cadillac was throwing a bunch of trunk money at both the '14s and '15s. End of year coming up...can't think of a better time to throw out some crazy offer and see if any of the dealers bite.
There is a coin operated car wash about 6 blocks from my house, which I sometimes use for a quick rinse only. This part of town (close to downtown, low income, mostly black) you see a lot of cars rigged up as rolling “ghetto blasters”. Most of those are very low quality sound, they just use big amps and even bigger sub-woofers to make the quarter panels (and windows in nearby houses) rattle. But there are a few who actually have good sound, loud, but decent sound reproduction, not just bass.
If I stop by there on the weekend, there will usually be someone set up in the back by the vacs, playing DJ. Mostly hip-hop, thank goodness, not rap. Once when I was there, there was a young man in an older Town Car (about a 98?) with the loudest car stereo I have ever heard. And he was playing Neon Moon. Very, very weird.
A set of those, a white padded top with landau bars, white walls and an add on continental kit and I'll be set!
Look good on my CRV, right?
Now, the suits at Cadillac think that their cars are just as good as their European competitors(true) and they believe that pricing them similarly is appropriate and will build up the brand as a legitimate competitor. The problem is, most people think "Why would I buy a Caddy when I can get an Audi/BMW/M-B for the same money?" so Cadillac has to resort to rebates, subvented leases, 0% financing, etc to move the metal.
I'm thinking that Cadillac should take the same approach that Toyota took when Lexus was introduced; price the cars very aggressively and gradually ramp the prices up as a strong customer base is being built.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Soon we'll need apps to tell us when to eat or have a shower. What is the world coming to? I calculate my own mpg.....miles driven divided by number of gallons=mpg.
I see in AARP magazine they have cell phones for us older guys, big numbers and limited gadgets. Now AARP has to offer us a car we will be able to drive.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
All that app stuff has my head spinning. I may not be able to buy a new car ever again because I don't have any apps, and I am not sure what they do or how to make them work. As we are getting older we are losing track of the score in tennis....one guy said they need to invent an app that would keep score for us.
Soon we'll need apps to tell us when to eat or have a shower. What is the world coming to? I calculate my own mpg.....miles driven divided by number of gallons=mpg.
I see in AARP magazine they have cell phones for us older guys, big numbers and limited gadgets. Now AARP has to offer us a car we will be able to drive.
Just joking, I basically agree with your comments about Cadillac, but they have their backs against the wall. They have to get across they are making cars comparable to the competition, but pricing is tricky. They have done a good job of making cars that are good enough to sell at premium prices, now it's winning people over, and pricing is a science. Even Hyundai got into the market based on price - quality was poor, but then they improved the quality, and slowly they are raising the price to match their competitors - I guess you need credibility. It's a long slow road, and that is why in business, it is easier to keep loyal customers than it is to go out and find new ones.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I like roadburner's approach - price them aggressively. The buyers will come and as they start realizing what they have will come again for the now pricier replacement.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If you go to MBUSA.com, click on "build", and select the E Class Sedan and then the E400, on the first page of the build, it's the first optional wheel they show (the only 19" wheel there) under the exterior colors. Let me know what you think of the design. Your feedback would be much appreciated.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.