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This is a characteristic of a lot of 4wd cars Audi included.

Remember you have mechanical moving bits and bobs in the front axels which may not have been on your previous cars. The sounds are new to you and scrubbing (which all mercs do) is a trait of the way suspension lifts the outer wheel.

Not all Mercs do this fortunately, for example my outgoing GL didn't do it, yet my GLC does it violently. And my Audi Quattro only does it occasionally under extreme circumstances, yet my GLC does it each and every time regardless of weather, temperature, road surface etc.

My VW Golf R never does it, my Mercedes GL never did it, nor did my Nissan Navara, nor my Nissan Murano, my Nissan Patrol only if left in High gearing on non slippery surface, my E300 never did it, nor my G Wagon. My neighbours ML does do it, nor does my other neighbours F-Pace, nor Range Rover.

I fully agree with JBD, if this is a specific trait of this model then they should make customers aware before they buy it. If Mercedes asked me when I bought my GLC43 AMG whether I would like a car that violently shakes, and makes noises when I use the steering wheel more than half lock, my answer would have been a big fat NO.
 
I've never had this happen on an A250, but I'd assume it was in one with the 19" alloys. In that particular case, you can't expect the car to be on full lock and have full grip.

This issue on the 4Matics is a bit unpleasant when it does happen, but we are finding it's generally on cars with the biggest wheels and more with cars with higher power.

I'm honestly not convinced it's an issue that's going to be resolved.

On another note, there are other threads to discuss this, so I'd appreciate it if further discussion went back to the original thread, now that's I've given my opinion.


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That video shows the car skipping and scrubbing really badly.

I cannot imagine why Mercedes would release cars with this issue.

I would be extremely displeased if I had purchased a new car with this trait.

I have to imagine that not all do it or if so to a much lesser degree.



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I'd appreciate it if further discussion went back to the original thread, now that's I've given my opinion.

That video shows the car skipping and scrubbing really badly.

I cannot imagine why Mercedes would release cars with this issue.

I would be extremely displeased if I had purchased a new car with this trait.

I have to imagine that not all do it or if so to a much lesser degree.



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Hmmmmm. :doh:
 
Hi JBD
I understand from my local dealer that MB are no longer accepting factory orders for CLS Shooting Brakes, is this true or just to sell on stock cars?
 
Hi JBD
I understand from my local dealer that MB are no longer accepting factory orders for CLS Shooting Brakes, is this true or just to sell on stock cars?



The new coupe is out at the end of the year and the SB isn't being replaced, so that is correct


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Exciting news! My customers AMG GTR is now ordered with the factory, so should be here in June. It'll be one of the first three built for the uk.
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Exciting news! My customers AMG GTR is now ordered with the factory, so should be here in June. It'll be one of the first three built for the uk.
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Not keen on the Blue colour :rolleyes:
 
Morning JBD,

If I were looking for a very good deal on a new C300 cabriolet AMG line with premium + what kind of monthly payments could I expect on a 4yr PCP?

I know it a hard question to answer without actual figures, but I'm just looking for a ballpark.

Cheers

PM me if you'd prefer.
 
Morning JBD,

If I were looking for a very good deal on a new C300 cabriolet AMG line with premium + what kind of monthly payments could I expect on a 4yr PCP?

I know it a hard question to answer without actual figures, but I'm just looking for a ballpark.

Cheers

PM me if you'd prefer.



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Morning JBD,

If I were looking for a very good deal on a new C300 cabriolet AMG line with premium + what kind of monthly payments could I expect on a 4yr PCP?

I know it a hard question to answer without actual figures, but I'm just looking for a ballpark.

Cheers

PM me if you'd prefer.

You can get a good indication from the Mercedes-Benz website. Choose the C Class cabriolet car configurator, build your car and at the top of the screen you have an option to "Get Your Finance Quote".
 
Cheers jocky, but I don't want what merc would quote straight out the bag, I want a deal :)
 
Hey JBD, do you know if MB have any plans to release an estate version of the E350e? And if so, rough when this will be please?
 
Cheers jocky, but I don't want what merc would quote straight out the bag, I want a deal :)
If you want a very good deal, then avoiding the Mercedes website isn't going to help you. You can also save the config which is very useful on negotiations later (see below). Overall IME it helps to optimise a deal by maximising each part of it, then haggle on the total as well.

Practically:

1. Visit the Mercedes website and write down the best possible finance deal (for cash buyers this is also applies) on a model closest to what you want. eg for a base S-Class last time I looked the discount on a PCP was c £16k.

2. Check out CarWow and competitors, where you select exactly the model and spec you want and dealers give you their best quotes. If you do your numbers correctly you'll be able to tell how much of the discount is M-B and how much is the dealer.

3. If you're interested in a local dealer, take along the best quotes you have and ask if they can offer better. Clearly it also matters where they are in their sales cycle and how urgently they need to sell cars.

4. If you would consider an existing car rather than factory order, use your quotes as leverage in a deal.
 
Hey JBD, do you know if MB have any plans to release an estate version of the E350e? And if so, rough when this will be please?



There is I believe, it should be from the summer


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JBD.

How bad are the delays for cars specced with the leather dashboard. My delivery has been pushed back 2 months till May and thats not even guaranteed.

I ordered car 1st week in November and delivery was to be at the end of February.

I think I am going to cancel anyway and will only entertain waiting 2 months if I am given a firm date. I cant be waiting 6 months for an ordinary C200 albeit a highly specced one.
 
JBD.

How bad are the delays for cars specced with the leather dashboard. My delivery has been pushed back 2 months till May and thats not even guaranteed.

I ordered car 1st week in November and delivery was to be at the end of February.

I think I am going to cancel anyway and will only entertain waiting 2 months if I am given a firm date. I cant be waiting 6 months for an ordinary C200 albeit a highly specced one.



The dealership would just need to find a build slot that already has it specified. It is an option that's restricted availability at the moment. If you tell me your spec, I'll have a look tomorrow


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