C350e anyone considering one?

[swaziboy]

I just hope it remembers what mode you like to drive in (like Sport+ or Individual) as its a pain to switch every trip..

If it's like all other W205's then sadly it doesn't. Switching however is really easy. My W205 defaults to Comfort.

 

[Uuu]

Yes I'm guessing it's the default to be emissions compliant

 

[quonker]

Hi All, new here.

I see a few folks asking if any C350e estates have arrived yet?
I got a call that mine is at the dealer and ready for pickup Friday 16th.

Spec: C350e Estate, Black Metallic, Privacy Glass, P+, Real Beige Leather, Burr Walnut, Towbar.

My story if you are interested:

Originally tested a C300 in 2014 - it arrived in early 2015 - same time I saw C350e launched at Detroit Show. Spoke to MB Corporate (our lease company) and they let me switch order to a C350 - no penalty 'we'll shift the C300 no problem'.

I spotted very early (before MB I think) that there was a BIK penalty for the packs that needed 18" wheels on estate - so I carefully ordered individual options like Burmeister. I got a July delivery date if I recall correctly - I was told I was one of the first orders. I then got a call that all the options had been rebundled or removed and had to reconfigure - perhaps this was the 16MY change?

I ended up biting the bullet and loading the car up with P+ and Towbar - it took me to the 9% band, but this is still saving a lot compared to my current car.. MB also told me the car was so popular that they had to confirm with the government how many 5k grants were available/left for them. Mine was honoured - bringing lease well under my budget. I then got told that towbars were not yet available - so date slipped to 1st October. I then got a 15th Oct date - which they have met.

A colleague got an A3etron a few months ago - it's a bundle of torquey fun, so can't wait for the Merc. I just hope it remembers what mode you like to drive in (like Sport+ or Individual) as its a pain to switch every trip..

Welcome, good choice

Glad you are on course to receive your shiny new toy so soon.

 

[350e]

I thought that in preparation for the installation of a charger unit I would just check out the cable, length etc.
Plugged the socket in the car and trailed cable to the charger unit position, all good.
Returned to car to remove cable and wait for electrician to arrive, not good !
I simply couldn't remove the cable. Then of course I checked the manual and it went from bad to worse. Manual said I need to press the button, which it doesn't have, on the socket and simply pull it out. It would not and could not be moved without, in my view, damaging the car.
What to do ? Answer - ring Mercedes
My phone was in my pocket and so I sat in car to look for a contact number.

I then noticed the button on the overhead display next to the " nuclear button" . It has the "i" information icon on it so I figured that my phone was connected by Bluetooth to the car so I would have nothing to lose by simply giving it a go.

Whoa ! Amazing, within seconds a voice welcomed me to Mercedes Benz service. I then saw a message on the main screen announcing that the details of my car and my location was being uploaded. Next a guy welcomes me and asks how he can help me.
I asked if I was talking to him via my phone or was there a SIM card installed in the car. Yes he said we are using the inbuilt phone system
I then told him of my problem with the charger. Within minutes he explained that the system automatically locks the plug in to the car 30 seconds after unlocking the car. He told me the remedy would be to simply exit the car, lock it and then unlock it. From the moment of unlocking the car there would be this thirty second window to remove the plug, dally for longer and it will be locked again.
It worked I got to the plug within the time, pulled it and to my relief it came out.
So if you are like me, fiddle with things without knowing what you are doing I hope this story will be remembered.
Note the button to press is the one to the right of the nuclear one in red

 

[350e]

Hi All, new here.

I see a few folks asking if any C350e estates have arrived yet?
I got a call that mine is at the dealer and ready for pickup Friday 16th.

Spec: C350e Estate, Black Metallic, Privacy Glass, P+, Real Beige Leather, Burr Walnut, Towbar.

My story if you are interested:

Originally tested a C300 in 2014 - it arrived in early 2015 - same time I saw C350e launched at Detroit Show. Spoke to MB Corporate (our lease company) and they let me switch order to a C350 - no penalty 'we'll shift the C300 no problem'.

I spotted very early (before MB I think) that there was a BIK penalty for the packs that needed 18" wheels on estate - so I carefully ordered individual options like Burmeister. I got a July delivery date if I recall correctly - I was told I was one of the first orders. I then got a call that all the options had been rebundled or removed and had to reconfigure - perhaps this was the 16MY change?

I ended up biting the bullet and loading the car up with P+ and Towbar - it took me to the 9% band, but this is still saving a lot compared to my current car.. MB also told me the car was so popular that they had to confirm with the government how many 5k grants were available/left for them. Mine was honoured - bringing lease well under my budget. I then got told that towbars were not yet available - so date slipped to 1st October. I then got a 15th Oct date - which they have met.

A colleague got an A3etron a few months ago - it's a bundle of torquey fun, so can't wait for the Merc. I just hope it remembers what mode you like to drive in (like Sport+ or Individual) as its a pain to switch every trip..

Warm welcome from me also.
Enjoy the short wait, excruciating and exciting at the same time

 

[paulhx]

Hey Uuu, good to hear your wait is nearly over and really looking forward to some reviews of the estate. Mine is due in January and was ordered with MB main dealer in May.

 

[famousgrouse]

That's great to hear the service call button works well. Heard similar good stories from those with the BMW equivalent.

A previous post of using "charge" in anticipation of stop start tailbacks was very interesting. Great idea, not something I'd really thought of doing.
That said, still some 6 odd weeks from getting the car, sure I'd get some similar ideas when I actually get the thing!

 

[swaziboy]

I then noticed the button on the overhead display next to the " nuclear button" . It has the "i" information icon on it so I figured that my phone was connected by Bluetooth to the car so I would have nothing to lose by simply giving it a go.

I too have given this a try... Hello said the friendly voice at the other end. How can I help. Nothing in particular I said just checking what these buttons do. Little chat later he finishes with, "just don't press the SOS one, it works like this one does but with more severe consequences

 

[hc350e]

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I just hope it remembers what mode you like to drive in (like Sport+ or Individual) as its a pain to switch every trip..

It always resets to the default comfort mode after the engine has been switched off for 4hrs or more.

 

[S111dpc]

Doh

 

[S111dpc]

New order

Well after lurking around here for a few months I finally got the go ahead from my lease provider yesterday to order mine.

Tenorite grey estate with privacy glass, ILS (following the recommendation on here), black interior and dark brown wood finish.

Let the wait begin!!

 

[Deane x]

Well after lurking around here for a few months I finally got the go ahead from my lease provider yesterday to order mine.

Tenorite grey estate with privacy glass, ILS (following the recommendation on here), black interior and dark brown wood finish.

Let the wait begin!!

Have you got a build date yet ?

 

[hc350e]

Well after lurking around here for a few months I finally got the go ahead from my lease provider yesterday to order mine.

Tenorite grey estate with privacy glass, ILS (following the recommendation on here), black interior and dark brown wood finish.

Let the wait begin!!

Similar to my specs. Replaced Privacy glass with Burmester and have Black ash finish instead of Brown. Will receive my estate within next two weeks.

 

[Rdt123]

I've only just had confirmation that the order has been received

I went diamond silver with Prem+, 18", Intelligent lighting, surround camera and real crystal grey leather

Been told 32 weeks which the Moreno read the more seems like it may actually be that long. I could get something else much quicker but the more I look at this the more I want one

 

[S111dpc]

Have you got a build date yet ?

The ordering system states an extirpated stock date of 1st April which is pretty ironic as I'm fully expecting it to be an April fool!

Realistically I've resigned myself to a May/June delivery so anything sooner would be a bonus.

 

[S111dpc]

Similar to my specs. Replaced Privacy glass with Burmester and have Black ash finish instead of Brown. Will receive my estate within next two weeks.

Nice spec, unfortunately I couldn't spec Black Ash, so went with the dark brown as I have the piano black finish in my current car and it's a dust and fingerprint magnet!

 

[mrwalshy]

Similar to my specs. Replaced Privacy glass with Burmester and have Black ash finish instead of Brown. Will receive my estate within next two weeks.

Would have loved the black ash but it wasn't available when I ordered mine. I'm past the spec change date now too so stuck with the dark ash. Hmmm. Don't know whey they keep making other options available every few months.

 

[lookyhooky]

Would have loved the black ash but it wasn't available when I ordered mine. I'm past the spec change date now too so stuck with the dark ash. Hmmm. Don't know whey they keep making other options available every few months.

I'm still waiting for a build date, and I've queried with my leasing company as to whether I can change from Dark brown ash to Black. I'll let you know when I have a definitive answer. They are saying it is available on orders from Jan onwards, but the risk is if I insist on the change I'll have to start the ordering process again - definitely not an option!

 

[Rdt123]

I was torn between the black gloss with the crystal grey or dark ash. As I couldn't decide I went for the free one but still have time to swap

 

[mrwalshy]

I'm still waiting for a build date, and I've queried with my leasing company as to whether I can change from Dark brown ash to Black. I'll let you know when I have a definitive answer. They are saying it is available on orders from Jan onwards, but the risk is if I insist on the change I'll have to start the ordering process again - definitely not an option!

I spoke to them the other day and I can't make any changes now. My delivery date on the system is 31st Dec. They're expecting it into the dealer 2 weeks before this so may get it before Christmas.
I'm sure the dark ash will look nice. Just love the black when I saw it in the AMG.