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Old 03-20-2015, 08:36 PM
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My new C300 Hybrid

Hi, I'm new to MB and this forum so thought I'd post some pics of my new baby!





The reveal





And the car!





Almost home!

It's a C300 Hybrid AMG line with the premium plus pack. I also went for airmatic which seems like a good choice. I stuck with the artico interior which I may live to regret and the 18" wheels rather then 19" as we have some pretty bad roads out here in rural Norfolk. So far very impressed with just about everything on the car Also can't complain about the dealer experience, absolutely faultless so far, the car was even delivered 2 weeks early which was a very nice surprise.

I'll try and get a few more decent pics over the next couple of days before it gets covered in mud and grime!
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Congrats, love the color!
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Thanks, the colour seems to be getting lots of attention, had several comments from staff and other customers whilst in the dealers and today I had another C class owner come up to me in a car park to compliment me on the colour!

When we ordered it was a bit of a gamble as there were no demonstrators in the country in that colour however I knew I wanted something a bit different so went with it anyway, very pleased with the result!
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Jealous!!!!

You've got what I've been waiting for! Looks fabulous.

Ordered the same colour, same spec but with Crystal Grey leather & black wood trim back in November. Still waiting...

This is the first one I've seen in blue - looks great. I had to order blind - I drove a C250 AMG saloon and was convinced enough but was a little concerned about the engine noise. How's the sound system?
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You've got what I've been waiting for! Looks fabulous.

Ordered the same colour, same spec but with Crystal Grey leather & black wood trim back in November. Still waiting...

This is the first one I've seen in blue - looks great. I had to order blind - I drove a C250 AMG saloon and was convinced enough but was a little concerned about the engine noise. How's the sound system?
Waiting since November?!!!! I think I must have got lucky as I only ordered mine in January. I love the colour more and more every time I look at it and pretty much everyone who's seen it has commented on it. Glad that I didn't stick with black.

I have the black wood which is really nice and comes with the added bonus of the little analogue clock in the middle. I must admit I think I should have ordered leather rather then artico but I can live with it

Engine noise is OK, however the MB diesel sounds very unrefined compared to the likes of Jaguar or BMW. That said the hybrid system makes the stop / start a lot smoother and more bearable.

The sound system is just amazing, I sat listening to some pretty bass heavy tracks which my wife was shopping and it handled it very well. No complaints at all there.
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Apparently mine has been built and is awaiting shipping. God only knows how long that will take.

Looks the business in blue - would be interested to know what economy you get.
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Getting 38.1mpg at the moment which isn't great however I probably haven't been driving in the most economical way!
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Spent all day driving today and absolutely love the car
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Looks fantastic.

I'll have to de badge mine when it arrives - it will do my nut in having that long sentence on the back!
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Spent all day driving today and absolutely love the car
hi - what MPG are you getting?
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I'm currently averaging 42mpg however the local roads around here don't really lend themselves to economical driving!
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Originally Posted by mgfan
I'm currently averaging 42mpg however the local roads around here don't really lend themselves to economical driving!

couple more questions if its ok

is the boot floor flat or does it raise near the seats to make room for the electric motor?

did you ever try the 19" with air sus? trying decide if I should upgrade

thanks
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Still waiting for mine. Ordered in March and forecast delivery date is 12th October.
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Originally Posted by mgfan
Thanks, the colour seems to be getting lots of attention, had several comments from staff and other customers whilst in the dealers and today I had another C class owner come up to me in a car park to compliment me on the colour!

When we ordered it was a bit of a gamble as there were no demonstrators in the country in that colour however I knew I wanted something a bit different so went with it anyway, very pleased with the result!
same as you!
Im driving 2months in poland I've never seen this colour.
With amg line -its marvelous !!
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Congratulations! I also have c300 hybrid amg with black interior and airmatic.

Averaging 6L/100km which is about 39MPG. On smooth runs I can get it down to around 50 but its very hard to sustain it.
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I'm currently averaging 50mpg on my c300 hybrid sport, mixture of motorway as well as short trips. Tires make a big difference so maybe that's why the figures aren't so great? Car has covered 1600 miles so far.

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