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    New W212 E-Class - what options?

    Like others, I really value the Intelligent Lighting System on the Avantgarde model. The interior ambient lighting gives the car a luxurious feeling at night,as well. An option I specced only at the last moment and am really glad I did was the reversing camera - which I find really helpful when...
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    Oil in new E350 CDi?

    Thanks, all. I know it needs to be 229.51 as it does have a DPF, but I wondered if anyone knew what the factory uses? Or do they just use what they have knocking around at the time?
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    Oil in new E350 CDi?

    I bought a new E350 CDi in July - can anyone tell me what type of oil it will have in it?
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    Headlamp washers

    You should have them, yes. On the E class they operate automatically every fifth time you use the windscreen washer (in one journey) but there's no switch to do it manually. Could be the same on the C?
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    Indicators do you use them or not?

    Personally, I disagree with this. The person you most want to be aware of your actions is the person you haven't seen - and I'm not so perfect a driver as to be able to claim I've never failed to see another road user.
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    Drive the Deal and other discount brokers

    The DTD Terms and Conditions say that you're not supposed to tell people where the car has been sourced from, so I won't. From reading messages on here I can tell they have used more than one dealer anyway. I would suggest that you give them a call and ask them for an approximate area.
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    Drive the Deal and other discount brokers

    I bought an E350CDi through Drive The Deal a few weeks ago. Everything was exactly as described - I placed the order online and received a phone call from DTD to confirm the details within 24 hours. About 24 hours later I got a phone call from the dealer who confirmed the price (exactly as...
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    W212 Bluetooth issue / dropping out

    I also have the problem with bluetooth dropping out (Sony Xperia X10). How do you find out which release of software is installed on the W212 COMAND? And what is the latest version?
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    New car, C or E?

    I also found when getting the options I wanted on the C Class that the price was much the same as a similarly specced E. My main concern was whether the E was too big and I started a thread on this here: http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/general-discussion/106583-e-class-too-big.html Having had...
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    Tesco Fuel, Sidcup - Be Wary

    I'm intrigued by this idea that the "dregs" float on the surface - I wonder what we're talking about here. I operate a fuel installation for AVGAS - a high octane leaded petrol for aircraft. Clearly the issue of contamination is key to us as dodgy fuel could kill. We specifically use 'floating...
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    Top Gear - Merc CL 600

    Top Gear is (or has been) shown in over 100 countries. There's an article from the Guardian here: Top Gear helps BBC Worldwide to £40m profit | Media | guardian.co.uk on the profits made. I think this may help to explain the large budget they seem to have.
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    Turning Off at Lights & MPG

    When I test drove a W204 recently, the engine shut down while still in 'D' - and restarted in 'D' as well. Eerily quiet when stopped at traffic lights.
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    E Class - too big?

    My new E350CDi arrived a week ago today, so I thought I would post my impression of it now I've driven one for longer than an hour. The car is clearly a good deal bigger than my old one but I'm pleased to say this hasn't given me any problems so far. I am more cautious about where I park it...
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    New W212 arrived today / COMAND query

    No - I don't think that's till next month.
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    New W212 arrived today / COMAND query

    Got my new E350 CDi saloon today - very pleased. A real step up from my long serving W203 C220 CDi.:D I put a load of music on a USB stick and it plays fine. When I tried to copy the USB stick to the music register, though, the option is greyed out. Why would this be? Having said that, it...
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    Comand Online Coming to E Class

    Spoke too soon! Now told I'll be getting the Comand without the CD changer. They also forgot I specified Personal Collection so the car is being shipped, which is a bit annoying. They've said I can cancel and reorder - or have the Comand free of charge. Get the car in two weeks :).
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    Comand Online Coming to E Class

    Checked with my dealer today - E350 CDi Saloon ordered 14th April, build date 7th June, no changes to specification other than a previously agreed colour change. Proforma shows code 512.
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    E350 Coupe Sport Build Date

    On an E Class saloon I've had to change my colour (Tenorite Grey not available) but seem to have kept a 7th June build slot.
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    How long does AirCon typically last ?

    9 years, 121k miles, always on and still working.
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    Paint Shortage?

    Thanks for that - clearly quite a widespread issue.
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