Komodo

Hi all,

I'd like to introduce myself, my name is Benjamin. I live in Southern California and I work as a consultant in software development. I've been driving a 2012 C250 Coupe for the last year and earlier last month I decided that I wanted to get a sedan so I started doing a lot of research into what I wanted, found the car with the closest specs I liked and settled on it.

Anyway, either today or tomorrow (or at the latest, Thursday) I will head to the dealership to pick up a brand new 2013 C250 Sport Sedan; it arrived at the port in Long Beach this last Sunday from the South African plant.

Iridium Silver, Black Leather, 18" AMG 5-Spoke, Lighting, P1, Multimedia, Panorama Roof, Keyless-Go, and the Dynamic Handling Package with Advanced Agility.

So, I'm wondering, what do you all suggest to a new car owner the first thing to do?

Paint, Wheel, Leather, Fabric sealant or protections?

Anything I should make sure to tell the dealership to do, or not do, as they are performing their pre-inspection?

Thanks!

Komodo

Just got the call from the dealer, the car is en route to the dealership and will be ready either tonight or tomorrow morning!!!

aamirani

Congratulations man, you'll love that thing.

glj12

Congrats! Do you mind if I inquire what company you are with?

Komodo

Certainly! Though, it is my own company, BMBT Consulting. For the better part of the past four years I've been operating as a independent consultant.

But over the years, I've worked with Microsoft on a couple occasions (hardware in '02 and software in '05), I recently led a major system overhaul for CBS and their Interactive Media Group division, and I built the QA department for Riot Games, and several other game companies, to name a few.

How about yourself?

katuga

I bought a 2013 C250 sedan last Nov at Carlsbad. Polar White, Blk leather, P1, Lighting package, 18" AMG, keyless Go, rear spoiler and not sure what else but definitely no Nav for $40k OTD. I declined all the extras offered at the time. The car recieved its first wash after a week of use and I found it too difficult to remove the road grimes on white. Wife sent in the car for "Teflon" and "IPS" protection at a promo price of $595 + tax =$641.11 (regular $795). Dealer took all day to do just that. To date, I am still trying to figure out if the external surface coating has been done. I couldn't tell the difference at all in every which way I look at the car. Reason, I have a Silver Metallic Bimmer and the teflon coating is very noticeable in all angle. Looks like the whole car was laminated and very easy to clean.
Neeways, the decission is yours.