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View Poll Results: How long did it take to learn [most of] the controls in your new E Class?
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 11:39 PM
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Learning Curve

I am amazed by the complexity of the controls in the new E Class. How long did it take you to know how to operate [most of] the gizmos?
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 12:21 AM
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i just skimmed over the manual, nd i basically knew it from there
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 12:27 PM
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03 E320, sport package, moon roof, sound upgrade, brilliant silver, charcoal leather, heated seats..
I have driven Es since the 80s. There are operating tweaks every couple of years. The dis and park tronics seem to be the most radical adds this year. In 01 it was the Navi...at long last.
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