c400benz

I've heard that there is a fee to refill the bottles. i was always under the impression that you get free refills if you take it to the nearest dealership. Can anyone who has this option chime in?

lsdreem

they're about $90 each.

c400benz

how long does a bottle typically last?

hyperion667

do they charge???

Quadcammer

right?

is the pope catholic?

come on now.

hyperion667

those things were MADE to charge more, and then again when you need more......what's wrong with the scent of LEATHER?

c400benz

for anybody who has the airbalance package, would you say its worth it? i know its not THAT expensive (not counting the refills) but i wonder if its even worth it.

androdev

I don't prefer them because the natural smell of the car tells me how clean the cabin is and the presence of fragrance always makes me suspect that it is hiding mold/fungus growth (say inside AC). Just my personal opinion.

DP2014

You can refill the air balance cartridges with your own scent and save on the refills.

lh713

The fragrance option is now standard on the 2015's. The most appealing thing for someone like me who prefers not to have any fragrances is the ionization setting (in COMAND settings), which electronically eliminates odors, but does not add odors. Ionization is part of the fragrance package that is now standard.

nyca

With what solution can you refill them with? Don't use febreze, you spray that inside the car and it can get very intense when trapped inside a small space.

5634MG

Good one.

5634MG

I think you can put perfume or any scented liquid in. Just buy a bottle of Chanel No. 5 and your wife will be happy

c400benz

how are you sure that wouldnt damage the system? maybe it could clog the valves over time or something?

edvro

The original bottles are for sale on the the internet. Even empty bottles can be purchased as well as samples. (I think I may not mention link here? I'm not selling, just found a webshop)
The price of new original bottle is 54,50€ incl. tax and excl. shipping 15€.
An empty bottle costs 44,50€ and the sample box with 4 fragrances is 10,9 €.

I also like to know what other brands/fragrances can be used without damaging the system.

hyperion667

I'd love a bacon and eggs scent, or scents of foods; maybe animals? wet dog.....elephant stable......bison pasture, just a few of my favorites

BadMojo

Surprised you didn't include Kate Upton, hyperion667. Perhaps the wife isn't a fan...

5634MG

You could just mix an ester compound to create the scents (eg. methylpropyl formate for the smells of raspberries)

TomS

I love the feature. Worth the chump change to add it. I guess it's standard now on 2015?

TomS

oh I want to be there on that first trip where you explain to your wife why your car smells like No. 5!

TomS

Has anyone run out yet? Mine is still going strong after 5800 miles.

AppleFan1

Mine also has plenty of the original perfume in it. I have about 5800 miles now on mine as well (amazing coincidence Tom). Btw, does the top of the little bottle unscrew for refills? I tried unscrewing the cap one day and I could not.

lsdreem

yeah I'm at 7600+ miles and I ran out about a month ago. I had to drop the vehicle off due to "winshield" problems so getting service A as well of looming issues taken care of at the same time. The solution in the bottle seems to be more like a gel form like those plug-in air fresheners.

hyperion667

wow , you guys drive as much as I do


just passed 5K yesterday

edvro

Empty bottles are available.