The Benz

My dealer sent me a MB microfiber throw blanket. I got it less than a week after I picked up my C350.

sack5000

The gift takes a month or longer, you'll get it. I did get the nice wallet but not the gift certificate. This was back in March. MB must have started the gift program up again. Free maintenance would be a nice gift, too.

Dema

I got oil/vinegar set. But no gift card. I believe your dealer sent you more valuable gift, so do not mind to disclose the dealer name, so next time I'd buy my car from there.

Dema

You should get survey in mail, so call dealer and tell that you put low rates for him, unless you get a gift.

peabers

Anyone in Canada get a gift??

tanktube67

I have not recived anything

Stick Girl

I only got 2 key fobs (with the dealer imprint on them, no less). I should be picking up my state plates in the next few days, so I think it is time to bat my eyes at the sales guy for more stuff!

tanktube67

Is that you in the pic? with all my repect you ar a HOTTY

Jorg

I think in Canada they are more stingy with gifts. I got a great deal on the car and if I am not mistaken, if you get a gift, it came from your sales man's commission.

I think they do something on your 10th, 20th, 30th or 40th car, maybe.

In general I think it is a very nice touch and they know the delivery survey is in the mail and your reply is extremely critical.

Jorg

peabers

40th car??? They better be giving you a free vehicle at that level.

stealtheo

Yes, I recieved same about 3 months after purchase.

Adi_V

bahaha..
my sister bought a mazda and received a $200AU bottle of wine.

but all i got was a bodgiee subscription to merc magazine for the next three years, free invitations to the 'active safety experience (driving days)', amg track days, and a crappy cd wallet... woops.. forgot to mention 5 car detailing vouchers from the dealer.

pfft... i'd take the wine anyday

JimPap

All I got was a letter asking for referrals. lol

There was a CD holder in the car when I picked it up. Is that not standard?

Jorg

Hi ADI V:

That is amazing. I can tell you that booking the AMG Driving School alone is extremely expensive. You are talking well over $ 1,000.00 Dollars. It is the experience of a life time. Enjoy.

Jorg

jay_mark_paul

Thats funny!! I received that exact same package 2 years ago. It's the standard gift depending on which dealership.

Adi_V

$1000.....
nice. so i guess they did take care of me.
the dealership was berwick (in australia ),
and the track day was at sandown race course.
It was amazing! I was in a beginners 'team'.
The apparent regulars for the track sessions were let loose on time trials.
I know amg's are quick, but the brabus amg's are QUICK.

JimPap

I spent quite a bit of time figuring out how to do this on my C300 without MM using a Garmin 350 and this is what I came up with. Part of what I wanted to accomplish is to not stick the GPS on the windshield which would block my view and have it where it wouldn't be any more conspicuous than necessary. With the flip out display on a multimedia installation, you're not likely to be able to do this but maybe it'll give you some ideas.

The first image is when I can use the Garmin 350 without the power cord to within the battery capacity of the GPS which I think is between 1 and 2 hours. Only problem with this install is that in broad daylight the reflection on the screen makes it harder to read. You do have to have the GPS's antenna in the up position and thread it under the opened cover either to the left or right of center. It won't fit under the center of the popup lid as there is something there that keeps it from sliding under it. In this position, you can not close the display cover and have to remove the GPS to turn it off. You can however program it in this position.

The second image is where I'm using the bracket furnished by Garmin and have hotglued it to a scrap piece of floor marble from a home project. I'll be cutting a little bit wider piece as the one in the 3rd image isn't quite heavy enough. It stays in place about 99% of the time, but I'd like that extra margin having a bit more weight would offer. This method also allows you to slide the base left to right to be able to better see the mb display when you've just gotta find out whose the artist performing a particular song.

The third image is a closeup of how I put together the bracket. Don't forget to use hotglue as the suction cup doesn't hold for very long on marble.

omgitselaine

just got the above same gifts in the mail today and of course how did MB know i just luuuuuuv Saks

BryC300

Just got my C300 on Thursday after having it modified for a week (pic coming soon). Picked the Luxury package for the inside features and then added most of the sport features on the outside. And, of course - had to get the panoramic roof.

Still trying to figure out the COMMAND GPS and the PCMCIA slot though...very interesting and cool but not much information out there yet on how it works....if anyone has anything to share, it would be much appreciated.

MBfan21

BryC, check this thread for information on the PMCIA slot. You can find out what type of cards and adapter to buy here.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/212010-mm-package-memory-card-sdhc.html

As far as the command GPS, I too am still trying to figure that out. My complaint is that if I look up Applebees, it is listing me Applebees restaurants in Alabama. I don't understand that.

KiwiRobbie

Lucky you the garmin is probably better than the stock Navigation system.

We got a bottle of wine in a nice wooden presentation box with crystal glasses and wine knife.

Not quite a gift but the dealer did include a second set of wheels with winter tyres for no extra charge..

BryC300

Thanks MBFan21. I did find that thread and have had luck with the SD and SDHC and am now thinking that a big 100 or 120 GB PCMCIA hard drive may be best but it seems a little fuzzy online which ones are really available (and may fit).

Your Applebees story is well taken (other than that restaurant doesnt have good food...ha ha). I had this problem in my old ML320 at times as well...it often wanted to send me to places 300 miles away rahter than finding something local. What I did notice in the new C300 is that once you start entering a POI, it will ask you 1) From current location or, 2) From another location (something like that - going by memory). That should help you find that Applebees nearest you

elric

Same here. It came in a really nice box so I wasn't sure what it was. I was feeling left out for not getting my gift at first

PoaMike

Got mine also. Great timeing... just ripped my walet lol.

JimPap

I got mine a couple of weeks ago too.

It appears to have been sent out so that I'd receive it at about the two month mark. (two months from the time I got the car)