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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 03:59 PM
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New car smell of glue cooking in?

Sharp smell of glue when parked in the sun???? Sedan built 3/14 delivered 3/23 and normally garaged under cover/ground (condo). When we go somewhere that it has to be parked in the sun (mid 80's now in South Florida) when we get back, even after 20-30 minutes there is the sharp smell of glue cooking in, as setting in the interior heat. Anyone else experience this?
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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 07:12 PM
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Depends on who you talk to "glue smell" can range from everything under the sun, can you describe the "glue smell" a bit? what kind of glue does it remind you? Does your car still have the "new car" smell? Maybe it is that instead? I've heard it been described as a pleasant "MB brand leather" smell, which I have to agree, it is unique and pleasant. Also, how did you get the build date?
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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 07:20 PM
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Think I know what you are referencing...

Mine did that for about a month or so after I first bought it brand new.

Many others have commented on that smell and have been told that is some sort of substance that eventually "cooks off".
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by TLDream
Depends on who you talk to "glue smell" can range from everything under the sun, can you describe the "glue smell" a bit? what kind of glue does it remind you? Does your car still have the "new car" smell? Maybe it is that instead? I've heard it been described as a pleasant "MB brand leather" smell, which I have to agree, it is unique and pleasant. Also, how did you get the build date?
Build date from the salesman who was checking constantly and supplied VIN on 3/16. At dealership 3/19 and in my hands 3/23. Sorta like the smell of plastic model glue.
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 02:24 PM
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Ah yes, the carcinogenic new car smell. How wonderful it is. Enjoy, you only live once and, if long enough, will have cancer.... On a lighter note, the weather is beautiful here in North FL.
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 02:29 PM
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Ah yes, the carcinogenic new car smell. How wonderful it is. Enjoy, you only live once and, if long enough, will have cancer.... On a lighter note, the weather is beautiful here in North FL.
Only (LOL) 82 today in South FL. Another 6 weeks and it will be toasty.
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Given it was delivered so soon after build date, yeah.. likely the various chemicals (glue) curing.
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