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#3176
I have a very slight, low frequency rumble at highway speeds, which is more tactile than audible. This guy seems to have very extraordinary sensibilities, and I suggest he should have stayed with the S class. Perhaps too much time spent with the puerile set?
Maybe, just maybe, it's just histrionics.
Maybe, just maybe, it's just histrionics.
Last edited by Maritime; 01-25-2016 at 03:02 PM.
#3178
Member
Hello! I am waiting for the C43 coupe. It is supposed to launch in September 2016, which seems to be the same timeline as when the C450 sedan launched in 2015. My lease ends in September so I will need one of the "first" C43 coupes, not because I need to be "first" but simply because of timing. For those of you who received the "first" C450 sedans in September 2015, when did you place your order? Thanks for your help.
You should ask your local dealer to contact you as soon as the order bank is open in a few months.
#3179
According to this post http://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/24/b...port-official/ they were able to raise the limiter to 174. Maybe something to try during your review, lol.
#3180
Senior Member
Top speed doesn't really both me though, as I am not that reckless anymore as I grow older...
#3183
Senior Member
Some guys mentioned rinseless wash a few pages back. I know this is not a detailing thread so my apologies if off topic, but it may be useful for some:
I take that a step further and use a waterless wash on my vehicles, especially during the winter months. I was skeptical at first as the first thought that goes to your head is the scratches and swirls that should come with wiping dirt off of your vehicle with a cloth. I did some research on detailing forums and was convinced.
The waterless I use is Chemical Guys Ecosmart Hyper Concentrate waterless wash and wax. It has real Carnauba wax that you actually have to buff off as part of the wash - it's good stuff!
I use a Kwazar Dual-Action Professional sprayer to apply the solution to a dry (but dirty) car, then wipe off dirt (in one direction only, not back and forth) with a clean and very plush microfiber (invest in good microfiber). It's amazing how good the waterless solution works at pulling the dirt away from the paint. Once the dirt is wiped off (it wipes off amazingly well in a single pass, hard to explain), a haze will develop on the paint once the carnauba starts to dry on the paint. You will need to buff off that haze with a clean, dry high quality microfiber.
It is absolutely fantastic... It saves time and delivers an amazing shine that you wouldn't otherwise get with a simple wash and dry...
I went this route for two reasons :
1) convenience - no need to drag out and fill buckets, drag out the pressure washer, drag out the hose, etc. The only tools needed are microfibers, a spray bottle and the solution. Also, you can stop and start anytime - you can do a few panels, go inside to grab a beer, etc. No rush to finish everything in one "sitting".
2) water - During the winter in my climate, it's a pain to wash a car. Washing outside is impossible as your hands will freeze and the water will freeze on the car most days. Washing inside of my garage with water was ok, but inconvenient and very messy (water flies everywhere, needed to squeegee garage floor afterwards, etc.). Also, my municipality has very hard water, so water spots are a problem. Even when you take the time to dry properly, you always miss some in crevices.
I love it! Here is how dirty my wife's MDX was a few days ago when I did the waterless - came out looking brand new with a nice shine. I'm sold!
After the first wipe :
I didn't actually take after pics, but trust me - the car is as clean and immaculate as it gets! Total time from stepping out into the garage, approx. 35 minutes (includes wheels and windows as well)...
I take that a step further and use a waterless wash on my vehicles, especially during the winter months. I was skeptical at first as the first thought that goes to your head is the scratches and swirls that should come with wiping dirt off of your vehicle with a cloth. I did some research on detailing forums and was convinced.
The waterless I use is Chemical Guys Ecosmart Hyper Concentrate waterless wash and wax. It has real Carnauba wax that you actually have to buff off as part of the wash - it's good stuff!
I use a Kwazar Dual-Action Professional sprayer to apply the solution to a dry (but dirty) car, then wipe off dirt (in one direction only, not back and forth) with a clean and very plush microfiber (invest in good microfiber). It's amazing how good the waterless solution works at pulling the dirt away from the paint. Once the dirt is wiped off (it wipes off amazingly well in a single pass, hard to explain), a haze will develop on the paint once the carnauba starts to dry on the paint. You will need to buff off that haze with a clean, dry high quality microfiber.
It is absolutely fantastic... It saves time and delivers an amazing shine that you wouldn't otherwise get with a simple wash and dry...
I went this route for two reasons :
1) convenience - no need to drag out and fill buckets, drag out the pressure washer, drag out the hose, etc. The only tools needed are microfibers, a spray bottle and the solution. Also, you can stop and start anytime - you can do a few panels, go inside to grab a beer, etc. No rush to finish everything in one "sitting".
2) water - During the winter in my climate, it's a pain to wash a car. Washing outside is impossible as your hands will freeze and the water will freeze on the car most days. Washing inside of my garage with water was ok, but inconvenient and very messy (water flies everywhere, needed to squeegee garage floor afterwards, etc.). Also, my municipality has very hard water, so water spots are a problem. Even when you take the time to dry properly, you always miss some in crevices.
I love it! Here is how dirty my wife's MDX was a few days ago when I did the waterless - came out looking brand new with a nice shine. I'm sold!
After the first wipe :
I didn't actually take after pics, but trust me - the car is as clean and immaculate as it gets! Total time from stepping out into the garage, approx. 35 minutes (includes wheels and windows as well)...
#3184
Member
Some guys mentioned rinseless wash a few pages back. I know this is not a detailing thread so my apologies if off topic, but it may be useful for some:
I take that a step further and use a waterless wash on my vehicles, especially during the winter months. I was skeptical at first as the first thought that goes to your head is the scratches and swirls that should come with wiping dirt off of your vehicle with a cloth. I did some research on detailing forums and was convinced.
The waterless I use is Chemical Guys Ecosmart Hyper Concentrate waterless wash and wax. It has real Carnauba wax that you actually have to buff off as part of the wash - it's good stuff!
I use a Kwazar Dual-Action Professional sprayer to apply the solution to a dry (but dirty) car, then wipe off dirt (in one direction only, not back and forth) with a clean and very plush microfiber (invest in good microfiber). It's amazing how good the waterless solution works at pulling the dirt away from the paint. Once the dirt is wiped off (it wipes off amazingly well in a single pass, hard to explain), a haze will develop on the paint once the carnauba starts to dry on the paint. You will need to buff off that haze with a clean, dry high quality microfiber.
It is absolutely fantastic... It saves time and delivers an amazing shine that you wouldn't otherwise get with a simple wash and dry...
I went this route for two reasons :
1) convenience - no need to drag out and fill buckets, drag out the pressure washer, drag out the hose, etc. The only tools needed are microfibers, a spray bottle and the solution. Also, you can stop and start anytime - you can do a few panels, go inside to grab a beer, etc. No rush to finish everything in one "sitting".
2) water - During the winter in my climate, it's a pain to wash a car. Washing outside is impossible as your hands will freeze and the water will freeze on the car most days. Washing inside of my garage with water was ok, but inconvenient and very messy (water flies everywhere, needed to squeegee garage floor afterwards, etc.). Also, my municipality has very hard water, so water spots are a problem. Even when you take the time to dry properly, you always miss some in crevices.
I love it! Here is how dirty my wife's MDX was a few days ago when I did the waterless - came out looking brand new with a nice shine. I'm sold!
After the first wipe :
I didn't actually take after pics, but trust me - the car is as clean and immaculate as it gets! Total time from stepping out into the garage, approx. 35 minutes (includes wheels and windows as well)...
I take that a step further and use a waterless wash on my vehicles, especially during the winter months. I was skeptical at first as the first thought that goes to your head is the scratches and swirls that should come with wiping dirt off of your vehicle with a cloth. I did some research on detailing forums and was convinced.
The waterless I use is Chemical Guys Ecosmart Hyper Concentrate waterless wash and wax. It has real Carnauba wax that you actually have to buff off as part of the wash - it's good stuff!
I use a Kwazar Dual-Action Professional sprayer to apply the solution to a dry (but dirty) car, then wipe off dirt (in one direction only, not back and forth) with a clean and very plush microfiber (invest in good microfiber). It's amazing how good the waterless solution works at pulling the dirt away from the paint. Once the dirt is wiped off (it wipes off amazingly well in a single pass, hard to explain), a haze will develop on the paint once the carnauba starts to dry on the paint. You will need to buff off that haze with a clean, dry high quality microfiber.
It is absolutely fantastic... It saves time and delivers an amazing shine that you wouldn't otherwise get with a simple wash and dry...
I went this route for two reasons :
1) convenience - no need to drag out and fill buckets, drag out the pressure washer, drag out the hose, etc. The only tools needed are microfibers, a spray bottle and the solution. Also, you can stop and start anytime - you can do a few panels, go inside to grab a beer, etc. No rush to finish everything in one "sitting".
2) water - During the winter in my climate, it's a pain to wash a car. Washing outside is impossible as your hands will freeze and the water will freeze on the car most days. Washing inside of my garage with water was ok, but inconvenient and very messy (water flies everywhere, needed to squeegee garage floor afterwards, etc.). Also, my municipality has very hard water, so water spots are a problem. Even when you take the time to dry properly, you always miss some in crevices.
I love it! Here is how dirty my wife's MDX was a few days ago when I did the waterless - came out looking brand new with a nice shine. I'm sold!
After the first wipe :
I didn't actually take after pics, but trust me - the car is as clean and immaculate as it gets! Total time from stepping out into the garage, approx. 35 minutes (includes wheels and windows as well)...
I need someone to come at midnight and do this while I'm sleeping...
#3185
Super Member
#3186
#3187
Super Member
ok so I care and am interested but very, very lazy. Detailing shops can do this? I've basically tried to outsource my entire life but because of my fear of going to a regular crappy automatic car wash and being too busy to drop off the car somewhere during the day, my car has not been washed since I bought it.
I need someone to come at midnight and do this while I'm sleeping...
I need someone to come at midnight and do this while I'm sleeping...
#3188
Some guys mentioned rinseless wash a few pages back. I know this is not a detailing thread so my apologies if off topic, but it may be useful for some:
I take that a step further and use a waterless wash on my vehicles, especially during the winter months. I was skeptical at first as the first thought that goes to your head is the scratches and swirls that should come with wiping dirt off of your vehicle with a cloth. I did some research on detailing forums and was convinced.
The waterless I use is Chemical Guys Ecosmart Hyper Concentrate waterless wash and wax. It has real Carnauba wax that you actually have to buff off as part of the wash - it's good stuff!
I use a Kwazar Dual-Action Professional sprayer to apply the solution to a dry (but dirty) car, then wipe off dirt (in one direction only, not back and forth) with a clean and very plush microfiber (invest in good microfiber). It's amazing how good the waterless solution works at pulling the dirt away from the paint. Once the dirt is wiped off (it wipes off amazingly well in a single pass, hard to explain), a haze will develop on the paint once the carnauba starts to dry on the paint. You will need to buff off that haze with a clean, dry high quality microfiber.
It is absolutely fantastic... It saves time and delivers an amazing shine that you wouldn't otherwise get with a simple wash and dry...
I went this route for two reasons :
1) convenience - no need to drag out and fill buckets, drag out the pressure washer, drag out the hose, etc. The only tools needed are microfibers, a spray bottle and the solution. Also, you can stop and start anytime - you can do a few panels, go inside to grab a beer, etc. No rush to finish everything in one "sitting".
2) water - During the winter in my climate, it's a pain to wash a car. Washing outside is impossible as your hands will freeze and the water will freeze on the car most days. Washing inside of my garage with water was ok, but inconvenient and very messy (water flies everywhere, needed to squeegee garage floor afterwards, etc.). Also, my municipality has very hard water, so water spots are a problem. Even when you take the time to dry properly, you always miss some in crevices.
I love it! Here is how dirty my wife's MDX was a few days ago when I did the waterless - came out looking brand new with a nice shine. I'm sold!
After the first wipe :
I didn't actually take after pics, but trust me - the car is as clean and immaculate as it gets! Total time from stepping out into the garage, approx. 35 minutes (includes wheels and windows as well)...
I take that a step further and use a waterless wash on my vehicles, especially during the winter months. I was skeptical at first as the first thought that goes to your head is the scratches and swirls that should come with wiping dirt off of your vehicle with a cloth. I did some research on detailing forums and was convinced.
The waterless I use is Chemical Guys Ecosmart Hyper Concentrate waterless wash and wax. It has real Carnauba wax that you actually have to buff off as part of the wash - it's good stuff!
I use a Kwazar Dual-Action Professional sprayer to apply the solution to a dry (but dirty) car, then wipe off dirt (in one direction only, not back and forth) with a clean and very plush microfiber (invest in good microfiber). It's amazing how good the waterless solution works at pulling the dirt away from the paint. Once the dirt is wiped off (it wipes off amazingly well in a single pass, hard to explain), a haze will develop on the paint once the carnauba starts to dry on the paint. You will need to buff off that haze with a clean, dry high quality microfiber.
It is absolutely fantastic... It saves time and delivers an amazing shine that you wouldn't otherwise get with a simple wash and dry...
I went this route for two reasons :
1) convenience - no need to drag out and fill buckets, drag out the pressure washer, drag out the hose, etc. The only tools needed are microfibers, a spray bottle and the solution. Also, you can stop and start anytime - you can do a few panels, go inside to grab a beer, etc. No rush to finish everything in one "sitting".
2) water - During the winter in my climate, it's a pain to wash a car. Washing outside is impossible as your hands will freeze and the water will freeze on the car most days. Washing inside of my garage with water was ok, but inconvenient and very messy (water flies everywhere, needed to squeegee garage floor afterwards, etc.). Also, my municipality has very hard water, so water spots are a problem. Even when you take the time to dry properly, you always miss some in crevices.
I love it! Here is how dirty my wife's MDX was a few days ago when I did the waterless - came out looking brand new with a nice shine. I'm sold!
After the first wipe :
I didn't actually take after pics, but trust me - the car is as clean and immaculate as it gets! Total time from stepping out into the garage, approx. 35 minutes (includes wheels and windows as well)...
#3189
Senior Member
My other car is Pearl Black... so far, no evidence of swirls or micro scratches. I am very careful however, only wipe a panel once and flip/swap microfibers constantly. I let the waterless dwell a bit and the dirt just floats to the surface and sticks to the MF... I am no idiot and take my car's finish seriously. I 3 step polish my own cars and always use 2 buckets plus grit guard system while washing. Always with freshly laundered mitts and microfiber drying towels, etc.
Don't judge this type of wash until you've tried I using the best products. They are not all equal!
Don't judge this type of wash until you've tried I using the best products. They are not all equal!
#3190
Car gets off train in Burlington Ontario potentially this Monday
Very excited.
That said, have no snow tires / summer 19" run flats which I expect will be disastrous in the Canadian winter.
They have offered me Pirelli W210 Sottozero series II, 19" run flats tires only on my rims (225/40R19) for just under $1,700 which seems a bit premium but I've never bought run flats. Would love a rim/tire package but so far, no one has any including MB Canada.
I will have to look at autopal's again and see if I can find those.
P
Very excited.
That said, have no snow tires / summer 19" run flats which I expect will be disastrous in the Canadian winter.
They have offered me Pirelli W210 Sottozero series II, 19" run flats tires only on my rims (225/40R19) for just under $1,700 which seems a bit premium but I've never bought run flats. Would love a rim/tire package but so far, no one has any including MB Canada.
I will have to look at autopal's again and see if I can find those.
P
#3192
Car gets off train in Burlington Ontario potentially this Monday
Very excited.
That said, have no snow tires / summer 19" run flats which I expect will be disastrous in the Canadian winter.
They have offered me Pirelli W210 Sottozero series II, 19" run flats tires only on my rims (225/40R19) for just under $1,700 which seems a bit premium but I've never bought run flats. Would love a rim/tire package but so far, no one has any including MB Canada.
I will have to look at autopal's again and see if I can find those.
P
Very excited.
That said, have no snow tires / summer 19" run flats which I expect will be disastrous in the Canadian winter.
They have offered me Pirelli W210 Sottozero series II, 19" run flats tires only on my rims (225/40R19) for just under $1,700 which seems a bit premium but I've never bought run flats. Would love a rim/tire package but so far, no one has any including MB Canada.
I will have to look at autopal's again and see if I can find those.
P
I've already had to "settle" to get the C450/43 instead of the C63S I want because I need all wheel drive for winter, but then to have to settle again for 18" wheels just to get the all season tires stock seems ridiculous to me. Yes I could pay the $1,500+ to have them changed at delivery, but when spending $65K+ on a vehicle, I'd prefer to not be handcuffed into an option that inflates the cost with no value returned...more a matter of principle than anything.
#3194
Car gets off train in Burlington Ontario potentially this Monday
Very excited.
That said, have no snow tires / summer 19" run flats which I expect will be disastrous in the Canadian winter.
They have offered me Pirelli W210 Sottozero series II, 19" run flats tires only on my rims (225/40R19) for just under $1,700 which seems a bit premium but I've never bought run flats. Would love a rim/tire package but so far, no one has any including MB Canada.
I will have to look at autopal's again and see if I can find those.
P
Very excited.
That said, have no snow tires / summer 19" run flats which I expect will be disastrous in the Canadian winter.
They have offered me Pirelli W210 Sottozero series II, 19" run flats tires only on my rims (225/40R19) for just under $1,700 which seems a bit premium but I've never bought run flats. Would love a rim/tire package but so far, no one has any including MB Canada.
I will have to look at autopal's again and see if I can find those.
P
I ordered the AVW863BGM and went with Michelin X-ice Xi3. I'm in Edmonton, and I can tell you, you definitely don't want to be on those PZeros in the winter. Driving the vehicle home and then to Costco (to have the tires mounted) was not fun. Braking on ice...you continue to slide even at low speed.
I can confirm that the offset will clear the front brake calipers which seem to be the most common issue with aftermarket rims. I decided to go with the same offset for all four so that I can still rotate the tires. If you decide to go with different offsets for the front vs rear, check out 18 rims between the Audi S4 and S3 from the same site. I think they have a couple styles that come in different offsets.
Good luck and enjoy the car.
P.S. The ride is so much softer with winters vs. the 19" PZeros.
#3195
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2016 C450
Probably my biggest apprehension on getting the C450/43 is the fact that I can't order all season tires on the stock 19" wheels I want. I understand that it is better to have summer tires and winter tires independently from a performance/ride perspective, but I live in a luxury flat in the middle of the city so I don't really have any space to store an extra set of wheels to make a seasonal change when the weather flips. It is going to be a massive headache for me...and is a point I always seem to come back to when it seems I should potentially look elsewhere.
I've already had to "settle" to get the C450/43 instead of the C63S I want because I need all wheel drive for winter, but then to have to settle again for 18" wheels just to get the all season tires stock seems ridiculous to me. Yes I could pay the $1,500+ to have them changed at delivery, but when spending $65K+ on a vehicle, I'd prefer to not be handcuffed into an option that inflates the cost with no value returned...more a matter of principle than anything.
I've already had to "settle" to get the C450/43 instead of the C63S I want because I need all wheel drive for winter, but then to have to settle again for 18" wheels just to get the all season tires stock seems ridiculous to me. Yes I could pay the $1,500+ to have them changed at delivery, but when spending $65K+ on a vehicle, I'd prefer to not be handcuffed into an option that inflates the cost with no value returned...more a matter of principle than anything.
#3196
Super Member
any car will do better with winter tires, than with just AWD. It's not only about starting/gripping but with stopping/gripping..
Why spend 65K on a car and risk letting it slide into a curb, or a higher risk of damaging 3,000$ US worth of wheels.?
Why spend 65K on a car and risk letting it slide into a curb, or a higher risk of damaging 3,000$ US worth of wheels.?
#3197
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Try these: http://www.macpek.com/en/car-wheels/...hercher=Search
I ordered the AVW863BGM and went with Michelin X-ice Xi3. I'm in Edmonton, and I can tell you, you definitely don't want to be on those PZeros in the winter. Driving the vehicle home and then to Costco (to have the tires mounted) was not fun. Braking on ice...you continue to slide even at low speed.
I can confirm that the offset will clear the front brake calipers which seem to be the most common issue with aftermarket rims. I decided to go with the same offset for all four so that I can still rotate the tires. If you decide to go with different offsets for the front vs rear, check out 18 rims between the Audi S4 and S3 from the same site. I think they have a couple styles that come in different offsets.
Good luck and enjoy the car.
P.S. The ride is so much softer with winters vs. the 19" PZeros.
I ordered the AVW863BGM and went with Michelin X-ice Xi3. I'm in Edmonton, and I can tell you, you definitely don't want to be on those PZeros in the winter. Driving the vehicle home and then to Costco (to have the tires mounted) was not fun. Braking on ice...you continue to slide even at low speed.
I can confirm that the offset will clear the front brake calipers which seem to be the most common issue with aftermarket rims. I decided to go with the same offset for all four so that I can still rotate the tires. If you decide to go with different offsets for the front vs rear, check out 18 rims between the Audi S4 and S3 from the same site. I think they have a couple styles that come in different offsets.
Good luck and enjoy the car.
P.S. The ride is so much softer with winters vs. the 19" PZeros.
#3198
Member
Try these: http://www.macpek.com/en/car-wheels/...hercher=Search
I ordered the AVW863BGM and went with Michelin X-ice Xi3. I'm in Edmonton, and I can tell you, you definitely don't want to be on those PZeros in the winter. Driving the vehicle home and then to Costco (to have the tires mounted) was not fun. Braking on ice...you continue to slide even at low speed.
I can confirm that the offset will clear the front brake calipers which seem to be the most common issue with aftermarket rims. I decided to go with the same offset for all four so that I can still rotate the tires. If you decide to go with different offsets for the front vs rear, check out 18 rims between the Audi S4 and S3 from the same site. I think they have a couple styles that come in different offsets.
Good luck and enjoy the car.
P.S. The ride is so much softer with winters vs. the 19" PZeros.
I ordered the AVW863BGM and went with Michelin X-ice Xi3. I'm in Edmonton, and I can tell you, you definitely don't want to be on those PZeros in the winter. Driving the vehicle home and then to Costco (to have the tires mounted) was not fun. Braking on ice...you continue to slide even at low speed.
I can confirm that the offset will clear the front brake calipers which seem to be the most common issue with aftermarket rims. I decided to go with the same offset for all four so that I can still rotate the tires. If you decide to go with different offsets for the front vs rear, check out 18 rims between the Audi S4 and S3 from the same site. I think they have a couple styles that come in different offsets.
Good luck and enjoy the car.
P.S. The ride is so much softer with winters vs. the 19" PZeros.
What tire size did you go with? 225/45?
#3199
Super Member
The wait continues....
I posted earlier in this thread that my C450 with a production date of 1/25 actually showed up at the dealer on 1/22 at the beginning of our DC Blizzard. Roads finally got clear enough to go pick it up, so today I had an appointment to get the car. Turns out they had to dig it out of a lot of snow to get it ready for me today. Apparently, the lot boys they use to do this kind of thing don't realize that you shouldn't use a shovel to get the snow off the car.
Windshield has a couple of chips and a long (maybe 18 inches or so) scratch, and will need to be replaced. Hood has a handful of scratches, maybe an inch or so long each, down to the primer.
The dealer has been fantastic about everything. They didn't try to hide anything and admitted the problem. I ordered another car, unfortunately new delivery date is now mid-April. The dealer thinks they can get the scratches fixed to the point that I won't be able to see them without a full hood repaint, and would replace the windshield (I told them the replacement would need to be factory, with the signature, not aftermarket) and offered a bit of a discount to take the car after repair. We'll sleep on their offer tonight and decide to accept the discount or wait until April for the car.
I'd obviously get to see the paint repair before accepting delivery if we decide to move forward with the car on the ground. That said, I'm not thrilled with the windshield replacement on a brand new car, who knows what trouble that leads to down the line with leaks or other issues.
Again, the dealer has been great and I believe laid out fair options. They also offered to get me a similar car from anywhere in the country, but there doesn't seem to be anything available with the options we ordered. I'm thinking we'll be waiting until April.
Windshield scratch and one chip
Hood
Hood
Hood
I posted earlier in this thread that my C450 with a production date of 1/25 actually showed up at the dealer on 1/22 at the beginning of our DC Blizzard. Roads finally got clear enough to go pick it up, so today I had an appointment to get the car. Turns out they had to dig it out of a lot of snow to get it ready for me today. Apparently, the lot boys they use to do this kind of thing don't realize that you shouldn't use a shovel to get the snow off the car.
Windshield has a couple of chips and a long (maybe 18 inches or so) scratch, and will need to be replaced. Hood has a handful of scratches, maybe an inch or so long each, down to the primer.
The dealer has been fantastic about everything. They didn't try to hide anything and admitted the problem. I ordered another car, unfortunately new delivery date is now mid-April. The dealer thinks they can get the scratches fixed to the point that I won't be able to see them without a full hood repaint, and would replace the windshield (I told them the replacement would need to be factory, with the signature, not aftermarket) and offered a bit of a discount to take the car after repair. We'll sleep on their offer tonight and decide to accept the discount or wait until April for the car.
I'd obviously get to see the paint repair before accepting delivery if we decide to move forward with the car on the ground. That said, I'm not thrilled with the windshield replacement on a brand new car, who knows what trouble that leads to down the line with leaks or other issues.
Again, the dealer has been great and I believe laid out fair options. They also offered to get me a similar car from anywhere in the country, but there doesn't seem to be anything available with the options we ordered. I'm thinking we'll be waiting until April.
Windshield scratch and one chip
Hood
Hood
Hood
#3200
Super Member
The wait continues....
I posted earlier in this thread that my C450 with a production date of 1/25 actually showed up at the dealer on 1/22 at the beginning of our DC Blizzard. Roads finally got clear enough to go pick it up, so today I had an appointment to get the car. Turns out they had to dig it out of a lot of snow to get it ready for me today. Apparently, the lot boys they use to do this kind of thing don't realize that you shouldn't use a shovel to get the snow off the car.
Windshield has a couple of chips and a long (maybe 18 inches or so) scratch, and will need to be replaced. Hood has a handful of scratches, maybe an inch or so long each, down to the primer.
The dealer has been fantastic about everything. They didn't try to hide anything and admitted the problem. I ordered another car, unfortunately new delivery date is now mid-April. The dealer thinks they can get the scratches fixed to the point that I won't be able to see them without a full hood repaint, and would replace the windshield (I told them the replacement would need to be factory, with the signature, not aftermarket) and offered a bit of a discount to take the car after repair. We'll sleep on their offer tonight and decide to accept the discount or wait until April for the car.
I'd obviously get to see the paint repair before accepting delivery if we decide to move forward with the car on the ground. That said, I'm not thrilled with the windshield replacement on a brand new car, who knows what trouble that leads to down the line with leaks or other issues.
Again, the dealer has been great and I believe laid out fair options. They also offered to get me a similar car from anywhere in the country, but there doesn't seem to be anything available with the options we ordered. I'm thinking we'll be waiting until April.
I posted earlier in this thread that my C450 with a production date of 1/25 actually showed up at the dealer on 1/22 at the beginning of our DC Blizzard. Roads finally got clear enough to go pick it up, so today I had an appointment to get the car. Turns out they had to dig it out of a lot of snow to get it ready for me today. Apparently, the lot boys they use to do this kind of thing don't realize that you shouldn't use a shovel to get the snow off the car.
Windshield has a couple of chips and a long (maybe 18 inches or so) scratch, and will need to be replaced. Hood has a handful of scratches, maybe an inch or so long each, down to the primer.
The dealer has been fantastic about everything. They didn't try to hide anything and admitted the problem. I ordered another car, unfortunately new delivery date is now mid-April. The dealer thinks they can get the scratches fixed to the point that I won't be able to see them without a full hood repaint, and would replace the windshield (I told them the replacement would need to be factory, with the signature, not aftermarket) and offered a bit of a discount to take the car after repair. We'll sleep on their offer tonight and decide to accept the discount or wait until April for the car.
I'd obviously get to see the paint repair before accepting delivery if we decide to move forward with the car on the ground. That said, I'm not thrilled with the windshield replacement on a brand new car, who knows what trouble that leads to down the line with leaks or other issues.
Again, the dealer has been great and I believe laid out fair options. They also offered to get me a similar car from anywhere in the country, but there doesn't seem to be anything available with the options we ordered. I'm thinking we'll be waiting until April.