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Thanks for your post on the drivers seat. My 320 delivered on 12/21/00 has had problems with the drivers seat bottom cushion moving over bumps and around corners since day one. While this is not what you spoke to, it got me to thinking; that my drivers seat has never moved in the exit mode(Yes it was enabled or programed in) It too will only hold memory if this exit mode is disabled. I am meeting with the zone rep for the first issue but now realize it may be part of a pattern about this and many other early serial number issues (such as the unabled tele-unlocking, squealing brakes, and the like ( I have two to three trips in to MB service on all these issues). I'm optimistic that this can be sorted out but I have had way too many issues for a car of this caliber. (Less than 2000 miles on the clock) Would you share the details with me at robtroxel@earthlink.net so I may proceed in a more effective way with my zone rep.
Regards to all
Rob Troxel
But I find it is only $522 at www.mbusa.com.
Anybody have any experience about CD changer?
Thanks.
Sherrill
I bet there are less than a dozen in the USA right now and I'm pretty sure you are the only one
in this Forum (and on my database) with M.R.
The gym I goto, there are now two of us with C's.
He has a black C 320 and today was the first time he saw my Desert Silver. After sitting in Hal's Black 320, I made the decision to upgrade to Bose in my 240. I told him to check that his Bose was set in "AMBIENTE" at EXT mode.
Looking fwd to March 6th - a week this Tuesday.
Ian
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/d/cars/coupes.htm
Bill, this color choice is magnificent, congratulations!
Tarik
I test drove the car once, for 5 minutes and fell in love. I am coming from driving a Ford Expedition for close to 3 years, tired of the truck feel. I have logged on everyday on this board too see what's happening and have felt bless on the abundance of information and opinions out there. I have only one complaint in which I read a few weeks ago happen to another c240 buyer, the trunk will NOT open, its stuck. When I received the car, I open the trunk fine (once) showing a co-worker the remote. Tried it yesterday and it would not open, just hear the clicking of it trying to open. The key nor the manual button inside the car worked ??? Sale rep told me to bring it in, bring it in, I just bought a MBZ, I want service NOW. Oh well.
Outside of this situation, the car is great, my wife loves it and she was a strong critic in not wanting me to buy this car, but to by a Honda Accord and save the extra cash (work car).
Any ideas on the trunk being stuck? I think it has to do with the seals being stuck?? Can someone let me know what post# this situation was addressed? Couldn't find the #.
Thanks for the ear,
-Jonathan-
The dealer is asking for $900. Can I purchase it somewhere else and install it myself?
Thanks
It happened to me once also. Seems to be affected by temp. ? They can adjust the rubber stops (loosen?) so there is less pressure on them.
And here is the "Sport Wagon":
You can order a CD-Changer from Clair Mercedes. From the website, go to accessories... model of the car and electronic.
It cost $390.00 for the CD changer and the mouting kit is $50.00. Since the CD cable is prewire, It take about an hour to put the unit in your car.
To be safe, disconnect the - battery terminal before to start connection.
Why pay $800 to $900 to the dealer !!!
Here is the website: www.clairparts.com
Good luck
The C320 I will be getting is Brilliant Silver with Ash and C2 and CD changer. The Comand system is something that my husband wanted because he thought it would really be a fun toy. We were told that we could add the Comand at a later date if we choose to. I told my husband that I had read on this board that he could buy a hand held NAV. system much cheaper and it could go from car to car, so I think he may do that instead.
So for anyone out there that ordered their car "way back when" and still don't have a build date, I highly encourage you to at least contact another dealer and see if they have anything coming in sooner. You might be amazed at the difference between dealers. I was. I just wish I had done this sooner. Oh well, live and learn.
Thanks for letting me share my story.
Kim
Thanks a bunch
Kim
It sounds like the tranny was in this mode; the computer has detected something wrong w/ the drive train. You're supposed to bring it back to the dealer immediately if you encounter it. :-)
RE: Hand Held Navigation... kimj1... I just bought a portable Garmin unit, streetmap in color. Fantastic unit!!! It won't plot a direct course for you but it's great otherwise. I understand they're coming out with a unit that will have voice read outs and course plotting and it should cost arounf $1,000. You also should purchase the metroguide CD's which have greater street detail and can be downloaded to the unit providing you have a memory card installed.
I have a Garmin StreetPilot ColorMap satellite navigation unit. It is very portable, sitting on the dashboard of any car on its optional beanbag mount, and plugged into the cigarette lighter. It will tell you more than you want to know about where you are, where you've been, and where you're going! By the time you get all the desired accessories, including extra memory and map software, you're talking about $750 or so. For more info, go into the archives on this board to "Mercedes-Benz C-Class Part 5" and look at my posts #458 and #467. Both were posted on November 7, 2000. One of the posts contains the address of a very useful web site for information, evaluation, and comparison of many portable nav systems.
Hope this helps,
Tom
Tom - thank you for listing the post numbers. I told my husband I would search for them, but with the archived boards I knew I would have a lot to sort through. You just made my life easier.
Kim
http://www.neighbourhoodinter.net/mbclk/images/amgfactory/
M
would be a PocketPC PDA running Pocket CoPilot or Pharos Pocket PC Navigator. Unlike hand units these calculate directions and also give verbal directions. Hey you can also use your PocketPC device to play games, listen to MP3s and track your calendar and tasks. Below are some links to check out. Total cost should be 800-1000.
http://www.pocketpc.com
http://www.pocketcopilot.com/
http://www.pharosgps.com/Product/product.html
(especially viewed in 1280 x 1024 res.)
O.K. if I put this one in here ?
The CL55 F1 safety car. just about to be shipped off to Australia for the upcoming F1:
The Australian F1 Grand Prix is this Sunday, March 4th.
Here is the 2001 F1 schedule:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/motorsports/formula/schedules/2000/sked.formsked.html
Did you install your CD Changer yourself? If so, what did you need to do? (Steps etc) Was it [plug and play? I'm ready to buy from Clair but my dealer wants 3 hours labor charge to do this (Knauz in Lake Forest, IL) Thanks for the info post
Called a couple of dealer. My dealer will not install it unless I buy it from them but they quote me the labour for $175. The service rep refered me to a local car audio store for installation. Another dealer want $160 and I do not have to buy it from their parts department.
http://www.williamloughran.co.uk/mercedesmenu.html
I have also read that it takes about an hour at the dealer and they need to use a computer to sync the radio up with the Cd changer.
Does anyone know what is involved to install a CD Changer?
Can I do it (plug/play) or does it really have to go the dealer.
PS:
Below are 2 sites which will sell you the CD Changer #203 - 820 - 9089-----NEW C-CLASS (W-203) http://www.autoclass.net/ $375.00
http://clairparts.com/ $390.00.
I have also found this site http://www.shoptoyotaparts.com/mercedes.html offers 20% discount on other accessories.
my dealer charged me$80 for installation..i cant believe these dealers will get so persnickity about bringing in the changer from outside for installation!
>How many amethyst C's are you going to see?
I saw one in the dealer's show room in Southern California and it was quite impressive.
>So far no problems... I'll keep everyone posted
Would you please check out my message #1441 and let me know how your seat memory is functioning. I am waiting for a replacement of the car I picked up December 7 that has this problem. I would appreciate hearing that your seat memory is working perfectly. It would be good news as I have been led to believe by the dealer that the replacement car will have the same problems.
Thank you.
Michhala
Thank you so much. You might also want to read Message #1452. There have been a few similar problems with the C320 seat memory that have posted on another news group.
Michhala
I purchased, for a 00CLK, a Becker 2662 6 disc CD player and mounting kit for around $425.00 delivered. Have had it over a year with no problems. Check you radio code card, if it begins with BE, you have a Becker Head Unit, AL, an Alpine Head Unit. Stephan is very knowledgable. On my unit, which is also fiber optic, the installation was quite straight forward. Stephan will also provide written instructions as needed.
Also, you can go to the Becker Board and Horst will answer all your radio related questions
Is that stereo system in the CLK the same as the C Class? No one has ever posted that this could be a DIY job, it always requires activation because of the optical link. What's your trick?
But what do I know. Why not phone a dealer and get it straight from the horse's mouth?
Drew
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I really like the new c-class, and would like to do the 240. I am a bit concerned about it's "get up and go" as compared with the 320. Those of you who have bought 240's - is the power adequate and are you happy with your choice? I sure hate to put in the extra $ for the 320.
Thanks
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
KarenS
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See this Review:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/testdrives/01c-class.htm
Thanks so much for your post. I spoke with Stephan at 800-270-best and found him to have all the answers.
He says there is no programing involved in adding the CD player, though you will have to slide out the radio (Which requires a tool he can provide) to plug in the fiber optic link cable. He further pointed out that you can utilize the (already there) fiber optic cable that was meant for the phone( assuming you are not getting the 2 grand phone) to mount this in the trunk rather than the glove box, either way its your choice. This guy has the answers!
Regards to all