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#87 of 172 Re: R350 06 Purchase [heris] by fusilli Sep 18, 2008 (5:50 am)
Replying to: heris (Sep 17, 2008 6:50 pm) Just a footnote...I love it too. I think my 9 year old son loves it more! He loves the Pan roof, etc. I am glad I paid $30k for it because I don't think it's $20k more car than the Pacifica. That was a bargain at $28k. Of course, that's when Benz owned Chrysler, and I could tell there was a lot of Benz blood in the design of that vehicle. I actually would have gone back to Chrysler, but I am not sure what direction the entire company is headed now that Daimler divorced them...   I have to laugh..yes, I did call it the little thingy, didn't I? I'm a chick, what can I say? (but always have been a gearhead).
#88 of 172 Re: R350 06 Purchase [fusilli] by kyfdx HOST Sep 18, 2008 (7:06 am)
Replying to: fusilli (Sep 18, 2008 5:46 am) Sport is definitely going to use more gas... It might be more fun, but you are going to pay for it.. Replies to this message: fusilli (Sep 18, 2008 7:17 am) christiands (Sep 18, 2008 9:49 am) fusilli (Sep 18, 2008 11:12 am)
#89 of 172 Re: R350 06 Purchase [kyfdx] by fusilli Sep 18, 2008 (7:17 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Sep 18, 2008 7:06 am) Thanks very much for letting me know that. I am really trying to tell the diff between S and C in the actual ride. I am paying attention to the tach and when it shifts, etc. It seems to fight itself when it initially shifts upon takeoffs from standing starts. So winding out in first gear can't be doing the gas mileage any favors either. I had such a bad experience with my last Benz, I am amazed I talked myself into a go of it again, so I am a bit gunshy to get enamored immediately. The test drive was the bomb, so I obviously loved something about it, but I am paranoid about having a bad time with it. I summed it up that it will be a dog because it was assembled in Alabama, just like my ML's, and that the assembly process is just not as good as if it were floated over from "the homeland." Maybe just my silly paranoia creeping up again.   I already had an incident that soured me. I was driving the day after I got it down the Florida TPike and the "check oil levels at next fueling" prompt came on. I called the MB Roadside Assistance...I was on HOLD for 35 minutes on the side of the road before anyone even picked up.Tell me if I am wrong, but this is supposed to be a luxury car company and stellar customer service should be paramount and expected. In my mind, this was absolutely unacceptable. Well, this didn't help my overall perception of MB, and I got to questioning at that point why I didn't get a Lexus, which I was very close to doing. However, the man told me that because it was just changed (obviously, part of the CPO program), I should get it checked out and perhaps there is too much oil. I didn't get it checked out, but it seemed to "right" itself. But the entire experience annoyed the snot out of me. Not a great way to start off a honeymoon!   Please, please someone tell me I will love this car! I truly want to. Replies to this message: christiands (Sep 18, 2008 9:49 am) fusilli (Sep 18, 2008 11:12 am)
#90 of 172 Re: R350 06 Purchase [fusilli] by christiands Sep 18, 2008 (9:49 am)
Replying to: fusilli (Sep 18, 2008 7:17 am) We have an 08 R350 and love it after 3,000 + miles. We get around 21mpg on trips that combine city and long highway stretches. Pretty good for a vehicle this size. Everyone is right in my opinion: keep it in C "comfort" mode and you will get much better mileage.   If you are "winding it out" while in C from a standing start, you are not in first gear. Among other reasons, the C mode gets better mileage because you start in 2nd gear (if I'm off on this point, I'm sure someone will correct me).   As far as the Pacifica having MB genes, not really. The Pacifica and R were both almost fully designed and engineered when the MB/Chrysler merger/takeover occured. Both vehicles were so similar that MB changed the timing for the R and Chrysler launched the Pacifica as the "new" type of vehicle at the time. It took a while for Stuttgart to get the R design differentiated enough to take it to market. Hence the delay between the R and the Pacifica.   Enjoy the vehicle for what it is: not a sports car (even though it has manual shift buttons), but sporty for the segment. I suggest also that you read the manual, as painful as that is. Replies to this message: fusilli (Sep 18, 2008 11:12 am)
#91 of 172 Re: R350 06 Purchase [christiands] by fusilli Sep 18, 2008 (11:12 am)
Replying to: christiands (Sep 18, 2008 9:49 am) After three Corvettes in my 20's and a 1998 500 SL (then I found out I was pregnant...there goes the SL!), I am done with sports cars, which is why I loved Patty Pacifica and now Ugly Betty Benz. I shall keep it in comfort, because, at my age, I am built for C for Comfort! LOL   I have slowly been sifting through the manual. I think studying for the bar exam would be easier! Man, it seems like there is more to learn with this than any of my prior experiences with MB.   Thanks to all with comments. Can't wait to go for a Comfortable drive with Betty.
#92 of 172 "C" Service by fusilli Sep 23, 2008 (7:09 am)
Got a message on the dash..."Service "C" in 27 days." Okay, how much is THIS going to set me back? I am still in American Car World, and the last oil change I got cost $29.99! Haven't owned a fine German motorcar in four years, so can someone take me back to MB world before I book the appointment? Replies to this message: vinnyny (Sep 25, 2008 6:47 pm) fusilli (Sep 26, 2008 5:59 am)
#93 of 172 Re: "C" Service [fusilli] by vinnyny Sep 25, 2008 (6:47 pm)
Replying to: fusilli (Sep 23, 2008 7:09 am) Read your owner's manual to verify that you actually need the service C. I paid $122 for an oil change on my 07 C350. They did nothing but change the oil and filter and top off fluids--no inspections or anything else. I won't be going back for routine oil changes, but will have repairs done at the dealer. Replies to this message: fusilli (Sep 26, 2008 5:59 am)
#94 of 172 Re: "C" Service [vinnyny] by fusilli Sep 26, 2008 (5:59 am)
Replying to: vinnyny (Sep 25, 2008 6:47 pm) From what I see, that is a normal oil change price! Eee gads, as I said, I have been in American car mode for the last 3 years...$30 for an oil change. I just bought this thing, and it is a CPO, so I can't imagine the oil needing changing already. I only have 400 miles on it after it was delivered to me.
#95 of 172 Rebates or incentives? by kennynmd Oct 02, 2008 (9:34 am)
I know its kinda late but are there any rebates or incentives on the 08's? There was none according to this website. Thanks Replies to this message: yetialan (Oct 05, 2008 6:02 pm)
#96 of 172 Re: Rebates or incentives? [kennynmd] by yetialan Oct 05, 2008 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: kennynmd (Oct 02, 2008 9:34 am) Yes there is still 9000 back from MBUSA for the r class 4matic if you can find one. Dealer shoudl sell at invoice basically about 13K off plus low APR   Good luck

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