Production delay for new E Class
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I picked the car up yesterday and it is truly terrific. Well worth the wait!
I have a C63S estate and this is just another level to it. In terms of power and refinement it is incredible. I love the 4Matic+ and the 9 speed gearbox is sensational. Running in obviously but you can feel the power from low down…It does feel a bit like a space ship in so far that its abilities are so high.
There are loads of cool gadgets and the interior is very high quality. I will say again that the Merc dealer and salesman were really excellent, it was just such a shame they were up against it with the fiasco at the factory. One of the good things to come out of the delay was that this car has the upgraded track app which means they as well as lap timing, it will also time 0-60, 0-100mph etc. And based on some videos I saw on YouTube its accurate (compared against a Vbox).
Apologies tried uploading pics to the forum but it wouldnt work.
I have a C63S estate and this is just another level to it. In terms of power and refinement it is incredible. I love the 4Matic+ and the 9 speed gearbox is sensational. Running in obviously but you can feel the power from low down…It does feel a bit like a space ship in so far that its abilities are so high.
There are loads of cool gadgets and the interior is very high quality. I will say again that the Merc dealer and salesman were really excellent, it was just such a shame they were up against it with the fiasco at the factory. One of the good things to come out of the delay was that this car has the upgraded track app which means they as well as lap timing, it will also time 0-60, 0-100mph etc. And based on some videos I saw on YouTube its accurate (compared against a Vbox).
Apologies tried uploading pics to the forum but it wouldnt work.
E63S said:
AdamT said:
I picked the car up yesterday and it is truly terrific. Well worth the wait!
I have a C63S estate and this is just another level to it. In terms of power and refinement it is incredible. I love the 4Matic+ and the 9 speed gearbox is sensational. Running in obviously but you can feel the power from low down…It does feel a bit like a space ship in so far that its abilities are so high.
There are loads of cool gadgets and the interior is very high quality. I will say again that the Merc dealer and salesman were really excellent, it was just such a shame they were up against it with the fiasco at the factory. One of the good things to come out of the delay was that this car has the upgraded track app which means they as well as lap timing, it will also time 0-60, 0-100mph etc. And based on some videos I saw on YouTube its accurate (compared against a Vbox).
Apologies tried uploading pics to the forum but it wouldnt work.
That’s great news, Adam. Glad to hear it was worth the wait. Running in is going to be tough. The 200 mile trip home from the dealer will take up a decent chunk though. How long is it, 1000 Miles? I have a C63S estate and this is just another level to it. In terms of power and refinement it is incredible. I love the 4Matic+ and the 9 speed gearbox is sensational. Running in obviously but you can feel the power from low down…It does feel a bit like a space ship in so far that its abilities are so high.
There are loads of cool gadgets and the interior is very high quality. I will say again that the Merc dealer and salesman were really excellent, it was just such a shame they were up against it with the fiasco at the factory. One of the good things to come out of the delay was that this car has the upgraded track app which means they as well as lap timing, it will also time 0-60, 0-100mph etc. And based on some videos I saw on YouTube its accurate (compared against a Vbox).
Apologies tried uploading pics to the forum but it wouldnt work.
Yes that’s right it is complimentary and its quite a shock to the system having work done at a dealer and not paying for it! When I did my C63S I thought about an engine oil change too, but didn’t bother and its not suffered as a result, besides the one year service is an oil change (which its just had).
As they are essentially the same engine Ill do the same with the E63
As they are essentially the same engine Ill do the same with the E63
E63S said:
How’s the ground clearance (particularly the front)? Have to admit, it’s not something I have thought about or checked.
Its very good, a couple of occasions now I thought I was going to ground out but happily the car sailed over the bump.The main issue I have had is the width of the car, compared to my C63S it is that little bit wider and driving through width restrictions (with those terrible high kerbs) is tricky and I hate to say only a matter of time until those beautiful 20" alloys succumb to kerb rash
E63S said:
I’m being sent a C63S estate to use until mine arrives. Pleased with that.
I have one of those and they are little hot rods, it will be fun to compare the two. I found however that the E not only is much more refined it is also another level in terms of being unhinged (its much faster)
Quick update from my side:
Car is with my parents in SW France and my mum kindly took it to the local dealer for the 1500mile diff oil change. I told her it was either free (like in the UK) or it would be a minimum amount (€50). Well they charged her €360
Looking at the invoice they have charged €100 for a new temperature sensor (which should not be replaced per advice from my Merc Dealer in Germany) and €97 for glue. I now have an argument with the service manager in French. I think they are either:
a) Completely incompetent
b) Taking advantage of my Mum
Probably a mixture of both. Another first world problem and I know its not a huge amount of money, but its the principle to be honest.
Car is with my parents in SW France and my mum kindly took it to the local dealer for the 1500mile diff oil change. I told her it was either free (like in the UK) or it would be a minimum amount (€50). Well they charged her €360
Looking at the invoice they have charged €100 for a new temperature sensor (which should not be replaced per advice from my Merc Dealer in Germany) and €97 for glue. I now have an argument with the service manager in French. I think they are either:
a) Completely incompetent
b) Taking advantage of my Mum
Probably a mixture of both. Another first world problem and I know its not a huge amount of money, but its the principle to be honest.
Edited by AdamT on Tuesday 15th May 15:07
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