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Hi all, Just purchased a 2001 E320 wagon (4matic) and so far so good. One puzzler though - In the catalog (back pages - specificatons) it states that the remotes can be tied to the individual seat/mirror/steering presets. I read this, and did not mention it to the sales rep, as just about all your higher line vehicles provide this function (hell, even our low ball GMC Envoy has this). Well, after spending about an hour going through the owners manual (300+ pages - whew!) I could not find the procedure on how to program them. I contacted the local dealer (were I had purchased the car) and could not get a answer on how to program it. After waiting for over (2) weeks to get the dealer to figure it out, I contacted M-B directly. I was informed that it was a typo. OK, I thought, everybody makes typos (just read this) but the printed date for the catalog is 7/00. Has nobody else caught this? Am I the first person to bring this to M-B's attention? I think not. The funny thing about this is that most of the on-line auto review sites list this as a new for 2001 feature! Anybody else catch this? Tim |
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1998 MB 320E with 40,000 miles. MB certified thru dealer who is asking $38,900. 2000 BMW 528 Wagon with 17,500. New never titled, loaner/demo... dealer asking $39,900. Which wagon is the better value in long haul? Have been leasing and account tells us that due to tax law revisions it would now be more beneficial to buy rather than lease....plus we'd build up some equity. Comments and suggestions welcome. |
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| My wife has been complaining about the A/I in our '95 wagon. Seems to blow loud and cold but not cool the car down unless we leave it on high blower all the time. We live in Maryland, so its not like its all that hot out. Can't even talk its so loud. Anyone else have this problem. It was corrected with the higher etch system in '98. But I don't want to pay $38k+ for a used (excuse me, "previously owned") wagon. Thanks | |
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Does anyone use these on a regular basis for kids? How much can you really use the cargo area if someone is sitting in these seats? Thanks. |
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| I don't know if it applies to your 95, but I had a similar problem with my 96 and it was solved by aiming the center dash vents no higher than level. I had aimed them upwards and the cabin temperature sensors are located near the rear view mirror housing and therefore were reading the "cold" air coming out of the center vents. Once I aimed them horizontal, the car cooled down nicely. This may apply to your 95 also. It's a no cost possible solution. | |
| We don't use the 3rd row seat if we have to carry anything, like luggage. We put all three kids (ages 16,7 and 6) in the back seat and listen to them complain. We did buy a 9 inch TV/VCR which fits nicely between the front seats on the arm rest and that gets em nice and quiet(they use ear phones!) But after last summers trip to Cape Cod from our home in Maryland I will never go more than 2-3 hours by car, unless we go back to a minivan or SUV with third seat. We fly or we don't go! Microrepair, thanks for the tip about the A/C. I'll give it a try and then sent it back to MB if that doesn't work. It's still under STARMARK warranty (thank god). Buying that warranty to 100,000 miles was the smartest thing I did. Well worth the $900. (then, now its more like $1,200) | |
| There is minmal room for luggage if the seats are in use. You can't get more than a couple of smallish backpacks at the kids' feet. In terms of travel, for a couple of hours it's ok, but past that, it can become a problem for the passengers because of riding backwards. Youn 'ums have delicate stomachs! If you are planning on doing a lot of long drives with kids and luggage back there, I'd rethink it, or get a car top luggage carrier. | |
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I have both MB and a 2001 525 wagon. My fully loaded BMW was $45k and negotiated a $3,000 discount and this was back in Sept 2000. The BMW is a true sports car in wagon guise. The MB has more cu ft interior volume. You will also get a significant discount on the about to be old style E later this year. I suggest both are over priced but each is an excellent vehicle. Wagons rule and are the most in vehicle if style is a concern. Be sure to check in-coming shipments from Germany. If you order one not already in the pipeline you will a long time without your dream car,ie., wagon. If you quibble about superflous options you may overlook a good deal. I got the heated steering wheel for a $150 on the BMW and thought I'd finally gone nuts. To my surprise it is a terrific option in the north - no need for gloves even on the coldest days right from the initial start on a cold morning. Good luck! |
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| Hey Rockypaul, Do you have the 4-matic or regular wagon? Which car would you prefer for going on a crowded bumpy freeway? Do you still own a Subaru? Now that it is summer, which car do you drive to work? | |
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