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#90 of 171 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 171 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 171 "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 171 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 171 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 171 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 171 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
#97 of 171 Good Price? by d5a Oct 16, 2008 (2:31 pm)
#98 of 171 good price or can i do better? by d5a Oct 17, 2008 (6:52 pm)
Was quoted a price of 38,500 on the road for a new end of year 2008 awd r350 with pk1 sunroof ipod 7 seat and heated seats. does everyone think thats a fair price or could i do better? car sticker is 50,760. dealer said they would not make any profit on the car at this price, it be employee pricing at 38,500 on the road. Should i beleive them? Replies to this message: vinnyny (Oct 18, 2008 9:03 am)
#99 of 171 Re: good price or can i do better? [d5a] by vinnyny Oct 18, 2008 (9:03 am)
Replying to: d5a (Oct 17, 2008 6:52 pm) If "on the road" means tax, tags, and everything, I'd run to the dealership.

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