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#6702 of 6709 Features vs. cost by carolinabob Jul 30, 2009 (8:07 am)
I test drove 2 Sport and 1 "regular" E350. The Sport models did not ride as well as I expected for this class car and a little disappointed in the regular model. Most importantly, all three had significant tire/road noise.    Even at a $12,000 discount on a new 09, I found the car lacking in many features which should be standard at this level. While they all had package 1, many features were lacking-rear view camera, parking sensors, ventilated seats, Xenon headlights with AFS, premium audio, dual chrome ehausts (regular), etc.    Mercedes should be able to do better than this at the prices they charge, even when discounted hevily. Replies to this message: carolinabob (Sep 10, 2009 8:17 am)
#6703 of 6709 2010 Rearview Mirror Compass Directions by cjones88 Aug 03, 2009 (9:27 am)
This is a crazy question I know, but does anyone know if there is a way to disarm the built in compass in the rearview mirror (where it says you're going NW or SE) on the 2010 E class? I've searched endlessly on the web for a 2010 owner's manual in the hopes that it may contain instructions on how to do so, but haven't been able to locate a manual. The direction is built into the mirror itself, so covering up with tape isn't an option. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks. Replies to this message: james27 (Aug 03, 2009 3:15 pm)
#6704 of 6709 Re: 2010 Rearview Mirror Compass Directions [cjones88] by james27 Aug 03, 2009 (3:15 pm)
Replying to: cjones88 (Aug 03, 2009 9:27 am) You probably can't turn it off, but you should be able to re-calibrate it, if it is not reading properly. On those (not Mercedes) that I've had, you had to press a button, then drive in a circle (find an empty parking lot, without a bunch of cars or other ferrous metals).   Not that if you live very far north of the equator, depending on your relationship to the magnetic pole, or if you have some significant magnetic anomalies, it may never read right. The fuse probably controls the self-dimming as well, so that isn't a solution.
#6705 of 6709 1989 MB 260E by jdkirk Sep 06, 2009 (5:22 am)
I have discovered for sale an unbelieveably clean low mileage (46k!) 1989 MB 260E. It is a one owner Florida car that checks out. This is from the era of "over engineered cars" that have a rep of being difficult to maintain. I have a woman friend, age 40, who needs a daily driver for local drives. There are two Bosch shops nearby with good reputations. Should I suggest she consider this car knowing it will need closer attention to maintenance details? I can buy it for $3500 and suggest she budget another $2000 to clean up mechanical details. This is one very nice car and she is on a budget. Replies to this message: kevinc5 (Sep 06, 2009 9:57 am) jdkirk (Sep 09, 2009 12:14 pm)
#6706 of 6709 Re: 1989 MB 260E [jdkirk] by kevinc5 Sep 06, 2009 (9:57 am)
Replying to: jdkirk (Sep 06, 2009 5:22 am) I have no idea of market prices for that car, but I drove an 89 260E for 160,000 miles. I don't recall any significant repair or maintenance issues. It was a great car. If I could get a 260E or 300E with that mileage at that price, and it checked out mechanically, I might grab it. Are you familiar with benzworld.org? Replies to this message: jdkirk (Sep 09, 2009 12:14 pm)
#6707 of 6709 Re: 1989 MB 260E [kevinc5] by jdkirk Sep 09, 2009 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: kevinc5 (Sep 06, 2009 9:57 am) No, I am not familiar with Benzworld but will take a look. Thanks.
#6708 of 6709 Re: Features vs. cost [carolinabob] by carolinabob Sep 10, 2009 (8:17 am)
Replying to: carolinabob (Jul 30, 2009 8:07 am) Update to above. While still may be overpriced I have looked at 2010 E350 and it may be in my future. Dealer did not have any Luxury (non-sport) models, but will have one from the port soon for me to actually test drive. Keeping my fingers crossed.    While MSRP has been reduced about 5K, still think it should come with more options, but can be satisfied with what PO1 package offers.
#6709 of 6709 Panoramic sunroof verses standard by james27 Sep 14, 2009 (5:50 pm)
As noted, my quest to buy an E-class without a sunroof for the extra inches of headroom was finally nixed by corporate. Has anyone sat in both the 'standard' E-class equipped with the sunroof verses the optional panoramic one? Is there a difference? I only sat in the one with the panoramic sunroof, and my hair rubbed on the ceiling. I'm leary about that, but wondered about the total amount of headroom between the two. I'd much rather avoid the cost of either sunroof for the 41.3" of headroom you get nearly anywhere else in the world without a sunroof we are forced to live with here. I don't think I want the coupe, which should fit...bummer, no good choices out there. In sedans, there's the Genesis 6 without any options, the Infiniti M (who knows what next year's will bring), and the E-class coupe. Lack of a useful back seat and easy access may be a killer. Also, wonder why we can't get it in diesel like the rest of the world.   Any good info on the estate? What it will be offered with here? In UK spec, it has almost the headroom of the M (off by 0.1"), which is doable. Do they ever put a sunroof on that platform (which would kill the headroom like in the sedans)? Any word on diesel and 4Matic on that platform?   Why have a car with all of that legroom, if you don't have headroom to match?

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