Finally got my 2012 C350...
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2007 LEXUS ES/2011 C300 (LEMON CAR - BOUGHT BACK BY MBUSA)/2012 C350 SPORT
Finally got my 2012 C350...
I finally got my 2012 C350W
ordered back in 9/2/2011 from Germany on 2/28/2012. It has been a very long wait for my order. So far it has been working pretty OK. I had a 2011 C300 lemon back in 2010. It took me almost 2 years to get back to MB again. Wish me luck.
ordered back in 9/2/2011 from Germany on 2/28/2012. It has been a very long wait for my order. So far it has been working pretty OK. I had a 2011 C300 lemon back in 2010. It took me almost 2 years to get back to MB again. Wish me luck.
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2012 C350 Palladium Sport Sedan
Good luck! I remember waiting for my BMW 335i. I just got my 350 on the 29th. Didn't have to wait this time. It had just gotten to VPC when I decided to get one. I do have to bring it back as the alignment is off.
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'12 C350 Sport Sedan
I just picked up a C350 Sedan this week. Left Lexus for my first German car. So far I'm loving it, though I'm trying to not go crazy during the first 1k.
Just got it tinted, but went for less tint than my Lexus. Anyway hope you're enjoying your ride.
Just got it tinted, but went for less tint than my Lexus. Anyway hope you're enjoying your ride.
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2007 LEXUS ES/2011 C300 (LEMON CAR - BOUGHT BACK BY MBUSA)/2012 C350 SPORT
MY 2012 C350w
SPC Special Order
S32 COMMAND Single Disc Package
07P Germany
218 Rearview Camera
230 PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance
319 Lighting Package
413 Panorama Sunroof
540 Power Rear-Window Sunshade(Special Order)
731 Burl Walnut Wood Trim
784 AMG 17" light-alloy wheels
889 KEYLESS-GO
993 Lane Tracking Package
929 FFV Flex. Fuel Vehicle (NOT SURE WHAT THIS IS FOR)
Here are some pictures.
SPC Special Order
S32 COMMAND Single Disc Package
07P Germany
218 Rearview Camera
230 PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance
319 Lighting Package
413 Panorama Sunroof
540 Power Rear-Window Sunshade(Special Order)
731 Burl Walnut Wood Trim
784 AMG 17" light-alloy wheels
889 KEYLESS-GO
993 Lane Tracking Package
929 FFV Flex. Fuel Vehicle (NOT SURE WHAT THIS IS FOR)
Here are some pictures.
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2007 LEXUS ES/2011 C300 (LEMON CAR - BOUGHT BACK BY MBUSA)/2012 C350 SPORT
Not sure if second time is a charm. I already found two problems of my car within the first week. It's already in the shop for about 4 days. The seat belt up and down control at driver side got stuck. The alignment was off also. My dealer told me that they have to order the seat belt up and down controller and get it replaced.
I do like my custom made C350, but why MB always have some problems. Based on my QA rate, it failed 100%. First C300 is lemon. The second one has defected parts.
I do like my custom made C350, but why MB always have some problems. Based on my QA rate, it failed 100%. First C300 is lemon. The second one has defected parts.
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Not sure if second time is a charm. I already found two problems of my car within the first week. It's already in the shop for about 4 days. The seat belt up and down control at driver side got stuck. The alignment was off also. My dealer told me that they have to order the seat belt up and down controller and get it replaced.
I do like my custom made C350, but why MB always have some problems. Based on my QA rate, it failed 100%. First C300 is lemon. The second one has defected parts.
I do like my custom made C350, but why MB always have some problems. Based on my QA rate, it failed 100%. First C300 is lemon. The second one has defected parts.
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'12 C350 Sport Sedan
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My is covered also; however, due to the seat belt controller issue. My car stayed there long to wait for parts. I have waited more about 6 months to get my car. Now I am waiting it to be out of the shop. It sucks!
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But where to find E85? From my car spec sheet, it says the mpg is 19 to 29 instead of 20 to 29 at mbusa. Don't know if it has something to do FFV.
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2011 C300 AWD
What was the problem with your 2011?
What was a problem with your 2011 lemon?
Why did you go back to M-B after that experience?
Thanks!
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The reason I came back to MB is C350 has the features which I wanted. I still like the design of MB's car; however, I do have the concern about their QA quality because there are still some problems with my brand new C350.
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2012 C300 4Matic
[quote=nigellin;5088186]MY 2012 C350w
Your steering wheel looks different from mine (2012 C300 4Matic). I thought they all had the chrome around the upper buttons (voice control and back button). Seems strange. Can you post another picture of the wheel? Maybe its just the lighting in your photo?
Your steering wheel looks different from mine (2012 C300 4Matic). I thought they all had the chrome around the upper buttons (voice control and back button). Seems strange. Can you post another picture of the wheel? Maybe its just the lighting in your photo?
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He most likely got the almond/beige color interior. This color combo differs from all the rest and cannot be ordered any other way. Not only is the dash top a dark brown instead of black, so is all the rest on the doors etc. Even the steering wheel is brown, and round, (no flattened bottom) with the chrome around the buttons removed. (See pix below) It's considered "more lux" than the sport interior.
MY 2012 C350w
Your steering wheel looks different from mine (2012 C300 4Matic). I thought they all had the chrome around the upper buttons (voice control and back button). Seems strange. Can you post another picture of the wheel? Maybe its just the lighting in your photo?
Your steering wheel looks different from mine (2012 C300 4Matic). I thought they all had the chrome around the upper buttons (voice control and back button). Seems strange. Can you post another picture of the wheel? Maybe its just the lighting in your photo?
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MBRedux you are exactly right. Thank you for anwering this for me. acr2001 I originally want to get the leather package; however, there was no choice for almond/beige with any combination in leather packages. I don't like black interior personally so I settlled myself without leather package. It does look nice, but it's not leather. The wheel picture of mine is exactly as what MBRedux posted.
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'11 C350 '13 F150 lariat
Dont feel bad, more than half the MBs out there come w an alignment issue they pull to the right. My 08350 did and my 2011 did too. Ive heard it from lots of people. My moms 2010 did too lol
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What a co-incidence!
OP,
I am really fortunate to find this thread! I am also on the verge of ordering a custom-built C350 from Beshoff. I like the dealership, but they are not budging down from MSRP. Can you share what kind of deal you got from them? Please PM me if you do not wish to share publicly.
On another note, in recent J.D.Power initial quality study Mercedes was in 2nd spot -- so I hope the problems with your car is an isolated incident. I am sure after the initial glitches are take care of, you shall have hours of happy motoring in that one
.
I am really fortunate to find this thread! I am also on the verge of ordering a custom-built C350 from Beshoff. I like the dealership, but they are not budging down from MSRP. Can you share what kind of deal you got from them? Please PM me if you do not wish to share publicly.
On another note, in recent J.D.Power initial quality study Mercedes was in 2nd spot -- so I hope the problems with your car is an isolated incident. I am sure after the initial glitches are take care of, you shall have hours of happy motoring in that one
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