C55 nitpicks
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C55 nitpicks
Just test drove a black C55 at a dealer in a Chicago suburb - someone backed out of their order. Awesome ride, V8 sound, and power. A few small disappointments after the C32:
-climate control no longer digital (why??)
-no full size spare (145/70 R 17, I think)
-scheduled maintenance no longer included
Overall, though, a great car. I'll probably replace my 2001 S4 with it.
-Brian
-climate control no longer digital (why??)
-no full size spare (145/70 R 17, I think)
-scheduled maintenance no longer included
Overall, though, a great car. I'll probably replace my 2001 S4 with it.
-Brian
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Originally Posted by belevine
Just test drove a black C55 at a dealer in a Chicago suburb - someone backed out of their order. Awesome ride, V8 sound, and power. A few small disappointments after the C32:
-climate control no longer digital (why??)
-no full size spare (145/70 R 17, I think)
-scheduled maintenance no longer included
Overall, though, a great car. I'll probably replace my 2001 S4 with it.
-Brian
-climate control no longer digital (why??)
-no full size spare (145/70 R 17, I think)
-scheduled maintenance no longer included
Overall, though, a great car. I'll probably replace my 2001 S4 with it.
-Brian
digital climate control - a mystery, the European specs have it, really dont know why the US models are being discriminated
no full size spare - probably because they have to make room for the quad exhaust, but you are lucky to have a spare, early years C32s didnt have spare at all
scheduled maintenance - MBUSA finally realized this is the best way to make money!!! If you can afford a MB, you can certainly afford the oil change.
Good luck on your purchase. Hope to see you soon on the board.
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Originally Posted by belevine
Just test drove a black C55 at a dealer in a Chicago suburb - someone backed out of their order. Awesome ride, V8 sound, and power. A few small disappointments after the C32:
-climate control no longer digital (why??)
-no full size spare (145/70 R 17, I think)
-scheduled maintenance no longer included
Overall, though, a great car. I'll probably replace my 2001 S4 with it.
-Brian
-climate control no longer digital (why??)
-no full size spare (145/70 R 17, I think)
-scheduled maintenance no longer included
Overall, though, a great car. I'll probably replace my 2001 S4 with it.
-Brian
I actually do not like the digital climate control for two reasons
1. I dont turn on the Air conditioning. I find it much more satisfying to just lower the windows.
2. The buttons respond two slowly to not pis$ me off
C32's dont have a full size spair either. Doesnt bother me because I immediately call SOS and goto the nearest tire store.
The scheduled maintanance doesnt occur often enough for it to be convenient for me anyways. The only time I goto the dealership is when I want a free car wash or when I want them to check something. Oil Changes arent that expensive anyways.
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Originally Posted by Nickerz
I don't get the digital climate control? Can someone please explain with more detail? Digital as opposed to...?
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Originally Posted by s4iscool
C32 the readout for both is digital numbers, C55 has dials to choose the desired temp.
Awe, that kinda sucks, it's a 2005 and the technology is downgraded? Doesn't make sense? It is a minor thing though. No biggie.
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MB finally listened to their customers! At last, manual controls for temperature in the top of the line C Class which are significantly easier to use and faster to adjust. Doesn't the SL55 have manual controls as well?
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Well, the digital climate controls allow for the Charcoal air filter as well as the carying positions of air flow between the passenger and the driver. i.e. the driver can have the air go to his face and feet while the passenger go limit it all to his/her feet. That is the advantage that I see, but the manual is nice while the digital looks MB.
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Originally Posted by Nickerz
Awe, that kinda sucks, it's a 2005 and the technology is downgraded? Doesn't make sense? It is a minor thing though. No biggie.
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I wonder if the switch to dials is part of MB's elimination of unnecessary electronics. Were there problems with the digital system that might have prompted this?
I couldn't find anywhere on mbusa.com where digital was an option for any C class. Is this something that has to be specified when ordering?
Not a big deal anyway, wouldn't affect my decision to purchase.
I couldn't find anywhere on mbusa.com where digital was an option for any C class. Is this something that has to be specified when ordering?
Not a big deal anyway, wouldn't affect my decision to purchase.
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2005 C55 AMG (as of October 2004) 2004 BMW X5 4.4i
I thought long and hard about the maintenance stuff also, but over a 3 year period (lease) you are talking about 4 oil changes max. My wifes '04 BMW has been with us over 9 months (10K miles) and we still have never taken it in for the "free" service - altho I imagine it's coming up soon.
I never even noticed the manual knobs as my current car (00 Volvo S80 T6) also has manual knobs and is much easier to use than the digital display of the BMW especiallly for big changes in temp.
What dealer has the black C55. I ordered mine from MB of Hoffman Estates as no one in Chicago has/had a silver/charcoal C55.
I never even noticed the manual knobs as my current car (00 Volvo S80 T6) also has manual knobs and is much easier to use than the digital display of the BMW especiallly for big changes in temp.
What dealer has the black C55. I ordered mine from MB of Hoffman Estates as no one in Chicago has/had a silver/charcoal C55.
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Originally Posted by belevine
I wonder if the switch to dials is part of MB's elimination of unnecessary electronics. Were there problems with the digital system that might have prompted this?
I couldn't find anywhere on mbusa.com where digital was an option for any C class. Is this something that has to be specified when ordering?
Not a big deal anyway, wouldn't affect my decision to purchase.
I couldn't find anywhere on mbusa.com where digital was an option for any C class. Is this something that has to be specified when ordering?
Not a big deal anyway, wouldn't affect my decision to purchase.
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Originally Posted by pam
What dealer has the black C55. I ordered mine from MB of Hoffman Estates as no one in Chicago has/had a silver/charcoal C55.
I'm looking for Silver/Charcoal also, looks great and easy to care for, IMHO.
Automatic Climate control availability for C55
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Originally Posted by IdriveFast
2. The buttons respond two slowly to not pis$ me off
.... Oil Changes arent that expensive anyways.
.... Oil Changes arent that expensive anyways.
as far as oil changes, using mobile 1, we are easily looking at 40 - 60 bucks an oil change.
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on my old c32 it literally took 10 seconds (im not patient) to get the ac on full blast. screw the digital readout. also my c32 didnt even have a spare. my e55 doesnt either, just a fancy can of fix-a-flat and an air compressor. To me less is more on fast cars. Id like a SUPER LIGHT version of a c55 than supercharge it and smoke vipers :v
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Originally Posted by Peter B
on my old c32 it literally took 10 seconds (im not patient) to get the ac on full blast. screw the digital readout...
I take it b/c it increases/decreases by one digit at a time.? Too bad they don't have that programmed so that if you hold the button down for 1 second or more, it would increase/decrease at 5 or 10 degrees at a time.
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It seams that the "Non Automatic Climate Control" are not being shipped to Canada. We are getting the digital controls right out of the gate...
http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/index.cfm?ID=3764
http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/index.cfm?ID=3764
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Originally Posted by NORTH 44 C55
It seams that the "Non Automatic Climate Control" are not being shipped to Canada. We are getting the digital controls right out of the gate...
http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/index.cfm?ID=3764
http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/index.cfm?ID=3764
That same website lists the C55 engine with a Supercharged V8, it says - "Engine AMG-built intercooled supercharged SOHC 24-valve V-8". I thought it wasn't supercharged.? (click on specifications section)
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Why would you go from 80 to 60 on an automatic controlled system? Just leave it on 70 and it will adjust the temps accordingly. That's the whole point of an automatic system.
Also the 10 second delay is because if its hot, and you just turned your car on, you don't want hot air blasting, it waits till the compressor kicks in and you can get cold air.
Part of the reason people complain is because they don't know how to properly use the technology.
Also the 10 second delay is because if its hot, and you just turned your car on, you don't want hot air blasting, it waits till the compressor kicks in and you can get cold air.
Part of the reason people complain is because they don't know how to properly use the technology.
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One of the TV car shows (AutoWeek?) said that for 2005 Mercedes has REMOVED 600 electronic features, due to quality issues in the past few years. How many are left? Must be thousands.
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i know electronics, i can build a computer, network, engine, house generator with seperate 60 amp panel, etc! what you say (norb) cant be true b/c its not what happens in my e55 or sl74 or my frineds sl600.
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Typo, I guess?
Originally Posted by Nickerz
That same website lists the C55 engine with a Supercharged V8, it says - "Engine AMG-built intercooled supercharged SOHC 24-valve V-8". I thought it wasn't supercharged.? (click on specifications section)
