slowc

i just recently purchased a 2015 c300 4matic
17,611 miles.

So so far my complaints-
bad service with I heart radio always buffering even on clear days no trees in sight.
Sounds like a window is open when driving 60+
everything creeks
where I rest my arm the door panel creeks also
the a/c / heat is delayed considerably
some static when volume is increased close to max

am I crazy?

ManiacGT

Nope, welcome to the C

Mike5215

You're maybe a little crazy for not figuring any of that stuff on the test drive. Your dealer has a process to address the wind noise (bad door seal) and the creaks (disassemble and install felt). Not sure there's anything unique to the 205 that would cause your music to buffer. Have you tried a different source (Spotify, Apple Music, etc)?

davidjohnbamber

Prior to purchase did you drive the car?

slowc

No I didn't. Long story short it's from an auction but has all papers bought from a trustable dealer that's not my issue because I'm under factory warranty. When you push on the door leather do you hear cracking type sounds?

slowc

Buffering happens on i heart radio within the mbrace app.

MASSC450

Everything's slow on mbrace...what do you expect with a 3G system.

slowc

True, also what is needed to be able to play videos on the screen? If I surf the web and go on YouTube will the video play or no?

ManiacGT

tip of the day, just use your mobile device. The car is crap for this sort of thing.

Thlian

Another one of those promising threads of a soon to be member of the family. You guys really don't give a guy a break. Makes me miss my 2014 3 series

ManiacGT

the simple fact is that a mobile phone is far superior to all in car tech, the industry is still very immature and doesn't know how to offer tech in the car properly yet.

Thlian

That I'm familiar with, what I'm worried about is all the creeks, squeeks, rattles and wind noise.....

The demo I tired had none of this, hopefully they change the car for the better every year.

MASSC450

The OP already purchased his/her C300...

"i just recently purchased a 2015 c300 4matic
17,611 miles."

...and there's nothing wrong stating the truth about the W205's short comings.

Mike5215

In related news, the mail order bride I got off of Craigslist last month has been a huge disappointment. She doesn't speak fluent Cantonese like I'd hoped, she's a terrible cook, and the worst part is I discovered on our honeymoon she has a huge wiener instead of a vagina!!

I guess I should have taken "Lola" on a date first (or at least looked up the definition of a "ladyboy" on Google) but whatever. Anyway, does anyone here know an inexpensive way to complete a gender reassignment surgery?

MASSC450

HA! You'd have to ask Bruce...err...Caitlyn Jenner that question.

Yes we all know the saying, "Don't cry over spilled milk". But in all seriousness, most people don't discover all their dislikes for a vehicle after just the test drive.

I still love my C450 and all, but after almost a year, there's a few things I later found that stick in my craw about the car...just not enough for me to get rid of it yet.

Mikey53

Join the army, Uncle Sugar will do it for free. Even if you are in Leavenworth for handing out classified data.

Mike5215

Quick question: If my new wife has a ***** does that make me gay or just a guy who's not super detail-oriented?

davidjohnbamber

Tough Crowd! The OP states the car is under warranty. The solution to solving his issues is to take the car to local dealer, and let them attempt to resolve his concerns. Good luck, and FWIW welcome to the forum, and hopefully you can enjoy your new ride.

fabbrisd1

Welcome - and you have had some good feedback.

I might suggest you go to mbusa.com - under Onwer's Section - and do two things -

One - under "learn more and register" with your VIN# register with MercedesMe - for no other reason that it starts getting your ownership info into the system

Two - under "Browse owners resources" under Manual & Guides - download the pdf Owners Manual and/or COMAND if you have that infotainment system'

Three - when you have a free moment - under the driver's visor mirro cover - program MB Roadside into your cell phone - then with VIN# in hand call them so Roadside can enter your ownership info into that system - rather than waiting to go to your dealer for the dealer to update

Please understand when buying a "auction car" - where most of the time you have not had access to the service history - that you plan for your next service - often a bit ahead of time to clear known and unknown issues.

You have 18K miles - next scheduled MB Service is "Service B" at 20K miles - especially if A/10K service is unknown - you should research exactly what a 20K B Service is for a C-Class - and make your "issues list"

1. iHeart radio - your cell apps will always be better/stronger than car apps - as pointed out - cellphone manufacturer's spend billions maximizing speed/delivery - and
in vehicle systems run a far 3rd/4th place - the exception are some of the newer gen portable/vehicle add-on hotspots

2. creaks + wind noise - the 2015 C-Class was not uncommon for creaks and wind noise - not endemic but not uncommon - these issues should go on your list.
On the door-panel/armrest creak - I have not personally encountered that on a C300 - which does not mean it cannot happen - being the suspicious type with auction cars - which generally have a reason to be in auction - some type of non-CarFax door accident repair - where the panel was pulled off for the repair - there are special door panel clips - short supply - that could have been broken on the removal and not replaced on the reinstall that "could" accentuate door panel creak.

3. the a/c / heat is delayed - the air con is electro driven - and has some interesting twists - see the manual - not uncommon for a delay in startup - gets up to speed - reads sensors - all that modern jazz

4. some static when volume is increased close to max - can happen if you expect the system to do more than it can do

Thlian

There really must be something wrong in how I express myself. Cause i didn't talk about OP s car to be but mine

MASSC450

Yes, it's all you...

You did state "Another one of those promising threads of a soon to be member of the family"...since you did not start this thread, one can only assume that you were referring to the OP with this statement.

Thlian

Point taken

Cyberbug

Found the problem...

Take it to the dealer it's under warranty, have them address all the issues

Cyberbug

Yeah, I tried using the wifi and stuff....once

I just use Bluetooth and Spotify or Sirius radio