Newbie with a W211 E280 CDI

[Wookiepelt]

Re Ipod - Glojo will be along in a bit to tell you you don't need one, you can just stick all your music on a 4.7gig DVD and play it through COMAND...

Thanks for the idea... did just that and now I do have all my favourite albums on a 4.7Gb DVD-RW disc playing through my COMAND!

The funds for the ipod interface was cunningly re-allocated to a ViessO MBU-2000 unit from Comand Online Ltd instead. I now have bluetooth handsfree connectivity to my XDA Orbit 2 (a.k.a. HTC Touch Cruise) and wife as well on her old SonyEricsson T610. I'm still trying to figure out how to download my contacts list though but I'll get there eventually!!!

 

[bill sparnon]

Hello everyone.
After 3 years with a year 2000 E 220 diesel saloon I have now acquired a November 2006 W211 E 280, another diesel, this time a V 6. The W210 I still have has done 192,000 miles and returns over 50mpg which is fantastic fuel economy. Only reason I am replacing it is because it is rusting good style. The new ( to me ) W211 seems to be fine in all respects and is a true limousine, only downside is fuel economy, which is a big shock from the previous car. As a precaution got local indy to change transmission fluid and I am not sure of the spec of the engine oil so I will change and give it Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 MB spec 229.51 as my indy says it needs a low ash oil to keep the particulate filter clear Currently the oil is on promotion at Halfords, about £41 per 5 litres. So far I have become concerned that a Star machine is necessary for lots of simple jobs on the car, but I guess this is progress. The car has done 94,000 and I paid £7,300 a bit pricey but that includes a warranty for 2 years, although I dont ever want to test the warranty. I love polishing the car and cleaning the leather and the Command system is really good. I will post my progress to you all as a big thank you to all the folks around the world that helped me keep my W210 running It still is on the road and I wont get rid of it until I feel confident in this new one. Only surprise is fuel consumption, I would be happy if I could get 40 mpg overall, not sure I will see that. Update soon.