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#222 of 286 1999 E430 Air Conditioning by calihawk May 18, 2005 (9:01 am)
This may sound dumb, but I just bought a 1999 E430 and I do not know what button to push to turn on the air conditioning.   Please advise it is getting hot out here
#223 of 286 Safety of third row seats by carshopper48 May 19, 2005 (5:48 am)
We are shopping for a vehicle that has a third row. Some of the newer wagons have forward facing third rows (i.e. Ford Freestyle, Cadillac SRX, Chrysler Pacifica). Has anyone seen any reports regarding the safety of rear facing vs. forward facing third row seats? Flauto gave a scary account of the damage done to his/her car in a rear collision, and I am wondering if having children in the third row of any vehicle (be it van or wagon) whether rear facing or forward facing is safe. Thanks for any comments or direction in where I can find the safety information. Replies to this message: elias (May 19, 2005 4:37 pm) albell (May 23, 2005 12:28 pm)
#224 of 286 Re: Safety of third row seats [carshopper48] by elias May 19, 2005 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: carshopper48 (May 19, 2005 5:48 am) we've owned volvos & a benz with 3rd rows, rear facing. i don't have much concern about their safety. safety cage & headrests make them as safe as can be. i figure they are safer in a frontend crash, less safe in a rear end crash. that's just a gut feel opinion...   i think that of greater concern is that children & other passengers don't generally tolerate the rear-facing seats for anything but very short drives. also once a kid is beyond age 5 or 6, they're even less tolerant of the rear facing seats. and try talking to your kid when s/he's back there - it's not easy. craned necks.   we still own a v70 with rearfacing third row but we never use it, especially since we bought an xc90 with fwd-facing 3rd row. and i took thefree xc90 driver training at lime rock - fantastic stuff - imho it is not possible to roll over an xc90 as long as you stay on the pavement.
#225 of 286 Re: Safety of third row seats [carshopper48] by albell May 23, 2005 (12:28 pm)
Replying to: carshopper48 (May 19, 2005 5:48 am) I agree with elias. I don't think safety is the issue, MB makes arguably the safest cars on the road. I am on my second E-class wagon, both with rear facing seats, and have owned anr rented SUV's with forward facing 3rd rows, and hands-down, the kids prefer the latter, expecially for longer trips. However, since I pay for the cars in addition to driving them, I win. What's a little vomit anyway?
#226 of 286 E-Wagons and Navigation Systems by survante May 24, 2005 (8:16 pm)
I am looking to purchase a 1998-2000 E-Wagon. Not sure which one yet but I wanted to know if they can be retro fitted with navigation systems. I've noticed in online photos that the dash console looks rather bland with no LCD screen display. Could someone let me know please?   Thanks!
#227 of 286 press request by kirstie_h HOST May 26, 2005 (4:56 am)
A reporter with a national newspaper is writing an article on fuel-efficient cars like hybrids and diesels. The reporter would like to speak with Prius owners and people who have recently purchased a diesel such as a Mercedes E320, Passat or Jeep Liberty that are happy with their gas mileage. If you fit what the reporter is looking for, please send a brief description via email to Kirsten Holguin, kholguinedmunds.com by June 3, 2005.
#228 of 286 Rooftop cargo for Mercedes E320 wagon by kmacsea May 30, 2005 (1:19 pm)
I have a 2000 E320 wagon and am searching for a rooftop cargo carrier. The dealer has told me that the only Mercedes-manufactured option is one with 8.5 cubic feet of storage space. I need at least 15 cubic feet to make a carrier worthwhile. Has anyone used a larger carrier from either Mercedes or another manufacturer? Thanks!
#229 of 286 Buying 2003 E500 by eurocars1 Jun 03, 2005 (6:21 pm)
I am purchasing a 2003 E500 with 40k miles for $39k. Any idea what I might end up paying in various repairs over the next 60k miles before my extended warranty runs out? What usually breaks down on these beauties? Also, the salesman told me the cars have free maintenance till 50k miles. Is this an accurate statement, and can I purchase additional free maintenance through 100k miles (like BMW offers)? Thanks, greatly appreciated!
#230 of 286 Why don't the new E55's depreciate? by dalls223 Jun 03, 2005 (7:09 pm)
I am the current owner of a 2002 Acura TL Type-S and the E55 has been a car, along with the BMW M5, that always gets me to drool when I see one go by because of its amazing performance credentials, combined with luxury. When I graduated from college four years ago at 22, I simply could not come even close to affording a 90-100K super sedan. So I bought an Acura TL-S. When the new E55 came out in 2003 I thought, "Well maybe in a few of years I could buy a used one for significantly less." I knew that the demand was high, especially considering it was the newly crowned fastest sedan on the road. But things are a little bit different now. We are approaching the 2006 E55 model, and the 2003 models should be in the $60-65 range, but they are not. Most are still going for $75-80, with over 30K miles, and without many options. I would be better off buying a new one. But I don't have that kind of money to drop on a car. They seem to not depreciate. Why is this? You can get a very well equipped 2002 E55 for $45-50K. In addition, with the new super ridiculous S65 AMG, the E55 isn't the fastest sedan anymore. I wonder if the new M5 will drive prices down later on this year? If I knew how to drive a stick then I would consider dropping $55-60 on a 2003 M5 that was better loaded than most of these newer E55's, and almost as quick. Why are the prices for used E55's still so high? Is it because it is my dream car for my mid to upper 20's?
#231 of 286 Kompressor squeeks by android Jun 03, 2005 (7:15 pm)
I have an 04 e55 amg and I notice a squeek as the supercharger gets going it doesnt do it all the time but often enough to bother me.Has anyone else heard of this before.I ask a guy at the dealership and he said its just something they do. Also I have upgraded the ecu and larger pully so far. I ordered Brabus headers and wheels RENNTECH has larger throttle body and airbox ive ordered. When its all done I should be close to 600hp.

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