New C55 owner, well nearly

[Mini me]

Hi im new on here. My name is Andy and ive just put a deposit down on a C55 AMG! Ever so slightly excited as you can imagine but I cant pick it up for a week at the mo so im going to be twitching by this time next week I think. I also have questions of course.

I am new to Mercedes and dont really understand the vehicle naming convention W20X. I assume mine is a W203? its a 2005 model year. Not sure what the differences are but seems important for understanding the different features and options available.

Also im confused about the command or whatever its called. There seem to be so many code names for different levels and ive no idea what this one has got, but im looking to try and connect my Iphone 5s either via lead or bluetooth for audio streaming and phone. Is this possible?

There seems to be so many different options rangin from 60-£400 and i just dont really understand what i will need. Anybody have any info to help?

lastly is there somwhere i can get a PDF version of the owners manual perhaps?

Im sure I will have many other questions once it arrives. Fingers crossed I've managed to blag a good one.

Andy.

 

[Moosey]

Welcome (from another noob) and congrats.
I don't have any helpful info for you since my experience of COMAND in your car is limited to a brief play when I test drove (but didn't buy) a CLK55 AMG.
If however you have an in-audio specialist near you, he'd probably be able to answer many of those questions.

Hope you enjoy your new V8.

 

[automaniaman]

Welcome & congratulations

 

[Optimus prime]

Welcome & enjoy 19 mpg

 

[Mini me]

Shhh!

We don't talk about that!

It's an estate. A sensible family estate car. At least that's what I told the missus.

 

[Mini me]

Welcome (from another noob) and congrats.
I don't have any helpful info for you since my experience of COMAND in your car is limited to a brief play when I test drove (but didn't buy) a CLK55 AMG.
If however you have an in-audio specialist near you, he'd probably be able to answer many of those questions.

Hope you enjoy your new V8.

Cheers mate. I don't even know if it is command? That's the issue I guess. How do you tell what's what?

 

[gazz]

Consumption's not that bad ;-)

Ok, ok, that was pretty exceptional. Most of the time it's 19...

 

[Optimus prime]

Cheers mate. I don't even know if it is command? That's the issue I guess. How do you tell what's what?

wikipedia may help or type merc "command types" into google and click images

or run your vin through here

Checking VIN for Mercedes-Benz | CARInfo

 

[Optimus prime]

Consumption's not that bad ;-)

Ok, ok, that was pretty exceptional. Most of the time it's 19...

how did you manage that??? or is your display faulty

 

[gazz]

Carrying an elderly aunt back to her residence in Rye, after Christmas. Didn't want to give her a heart attack ;-)

My C32 will return 32mpg if I drive it in a similar manner.

 

[Lenny63]

what spec?colour ??

there is actually an ex forum members car for sale at the moment in silver through prestige car specialist - it's a lovely example and if you look at the threads here you'll see it was cared for

Does yours by chance have after market rear tv screens ?

Gazz - You lucky boy - a C55 and aC32 - WOW - Which one is your favourite ??

 

[gazz]

My wife drives the C32 most of the time, and I have the C55 as my daily. They are both estates. The 55 is stock, the 32 has light engine tuning making around 390 bhp according to the RR. Both are fantastic machines, with the 55 edging my vote on soundtrack. It's the 32 that can leave me with trembling hands after a proper blast though. Don't get me wrong, the 55 is no slouch, but if I'm truly honest, I'm still a little bit afraid of the 32.

 

[Lenny63]

what engine mods get it to 390bhp ?? sounds like a bundle of fun :lol:

 

[Mini me]

what spec?colour ??

there is actually an ex forum members car for sale at the moment in silver through prestige car specialist - it's a lovely example and if you look at the threads here you'll see it was cared for

Does yours by chance have after market rear tv screens ?

Gazz - You lucky boy - a C55 and aC32 - WOW - Which one is your favourite ??

It's an estate in black. To be honest I'm not entirely sure about spec type stuff. That's kinda another one of my questions. I'm not sure what things are standard and what options were available. Been researching the whole bluetooth music and phone thing and I'm coming to the conclusion that I may just fit an aftermarket stereo. Seems the only way to get proper integration to me. Just need to find one that works with the steering whelk controls.

 

[Mini me]

Well I'm a month into ownership and I'm loving it. It's a fantastic car. A couple of issues I need to get sorted but all in all I think I've got a goodun. Here's a gratuitous pic. Hopefully

 

[Rayny]

Very smart