New owner 2007 E550
03-19-2009, 04:31 PM
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Yes, leave the trunk open for ventilation, even though it's a sealed battery, a good safety precaution.
The trunk lights turn off automatically after 5 min, so not a concern.
03-19-2009, 10:45 PM
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FT Benz[/B];3418317]I am totally in the same boat as you MBE550! This is like doing reasearch! I'm learning stuff that this car does that I had no idea about going into it.
I'm sure I'll think of more when I sit in it next....
I'm sure I'll think of more when I sit in it next....
Here's a thread listing everyone's input on "Hidden Gems of the W211"
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...ures-most.html
03-19-2009, 11:22 PM
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For you, and MBE550...
Here's a thread listing everyone's input on "Hidden Gems of the W211"
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...ures-most.html
Here's a thread listing everyone's input on "Hidden Gems of the W211"
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...ures-most.html
Thanks SPNJ! Great thread.... I had forgotten that the manual mentioned holding down the recirc button to close everything then being able to open the windows again! I should have taken notes while I read the manual....I need a cheat sheet to operate my car! lol...
03-20-2009, 05:25 PM
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just love reading this (and most all threads) - we people that own these cars are just like a bunch of high school kids - it's nice to see that we can still get excited over something (I don't know about you guys but I'm going to 69 in a few months and still love cars and motorcycles and reading about them on this site and other ones - Love it -
Thanks for the enjoyment -
Steve
Thanks for the enjoyment -
Steve
03-22-2009, 12:20 PM
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just love reading this (and most all threads) - we people that own these cars are just like a bunch of high school kids - it's nice to see that we can still get excited over something (I don't know about you guys but I'm going to 69 in a few months and still love cars and motorcycles and reading about them on this site and other ones - Love it -
Thanks for the enjoyment -
Steve
Thanks for the enjoyment -
Steve
I'm totally giddy over this car! We are like high school kids! lol... Yesterday I washed and waxed her but I have to say... body doesn't react like it's in high school anymore....ugh...my arms, my back....sucks to get old.... time to invest in a power buffer I think...
On another note.... I just noticed yesterday my E550 has drilled rotors! That is so cool.....lol.. was that an option?
03-22-2009, 01:53 PM
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2. Is there way to stop headrest from going up when you move the seat backward?
3. This only applies to sport model. I was checking the rear of the car earlier today after driving for about 30 min., and I noticed exhaust tips seem to be sticking out. I looked down from above the bumper to measure how much it was sticking out. Left side about 0.5 inch and right side about 1.5 inch. An hour later, I happened to check it again before going to the dealer, and shockingly, left was out about .25 inch and right .75 inch.
When I went to the dealer I checked some other E class in the lot, and they all have different ranges between 0 inch to about 0.5 inch. Most cars had a variance between left and right of about 0.25, not as much as mine at 0.5 inch. It's possible when my car cools off completely it will go in more, but I don't have my car now to check.
Can someone please just check it in the morning and after drving it to work to see same result, and if there is any variance between left and right?
When I went to the dealer I checked some other E class in the lot, and they all have different ranges between 0 inch to about 0.5 inch. Most cars had a variance between left and right of about 0.25, not as much as mine at 0.5 inch. It's possible when my car cools off completely it will go in more, but I don't have my car now to check.
Can someone please just check it in the morning and after drving it to work to see same result, and if there is any variance between left and right?
4. One the first night, I was testing all the settings inside the car without engine running. It was for about 15 min, and I had radio on, and had heated seat on for about 3 min., and possibly headlamps on.
All of a surden, I see msg popup in the screen, saying the battery is low and power will shut down in 1 min (I think). I was trying to finish off loading CDs then the power shut off in about 30 sec.
After that I tried to start the car, and battery was too weak to start.
I tried to jump start the car, didn't find the battery in the front, and well, it's in the trunk. But the trunk would not open from remote as well as from inside the car. I turned off the headlamp at this point, and waited for about 5 min then tried to start the car again, and this time it barely started. I didn't want to stop the car so drove around for 10 min. Since then the car starts fine.
All of a surden, I see msg popup in the screen, saying the battery is low and power will shut down in 1 min (I think). I was trying to finish off loading CDs then the power shut off in about 30 sec.
After that I tried to start the car, and battery was too weak to start.
I tried to jump start the car, didn't find the battery in the front, and well, it's in the trunk. But the trunk would not open from remote as well as from inside the car. I turned off the headlamp at this point, and waited for about 5 min then tried to start the car again, and this time it barely started. I didn't want to stop the car so drove around for 10 min. Since then the car starts fine.
As the battery goes bad, you will get a warning message in your instrument cluster stating that Convenience Functions Have Been Disabled (meaning heated seats, etc.) until the battery gets sufficient voltage. Then you will receive another message stating that Convenience Functions Are Now Available when it is deemed charged.
First of all, I'm not sure if the battery should run out that soon, and anyone has this kind of experience. Secondly, how do you get to the battery when battery dies? I don't have folding rear seat. I tried the mechnical key but it didn't seem to turn, and didn't want to put too much force.
03-22-2009, 03:10 PM
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no typo there - life is still good at 69 - erections, physical fitness, motorcycles, you name it - the nicest thing for me is I finally can go to bed when I want and get up when I want instead of all those years we worked when we went to bed when we wanted to and got up when we HAD to -
Steve
Steve
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03-24-2009, 06:30 PM
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I got the latest bluetooth adapter from Ebay and installed it last night.
It was very easy to setup and works great.
However, I couldn't find a way to setup "Home" number or some kind of speed dial.
Here is the first picture of my car.
It was very easy to setup and works great.
However, I couldn't find a way to setup "Home" number or some kind of speed dial.
Here is the first picture of my car.
03-24-2009, 11:23 PM
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07 E350 4Matic / Sport with P1
the front rotors were drilled,
we got Black birdseye maple trim,
the extremely difficult to clean dbl 10 spoke 18" wheels,
the unmistakeable chrome (shiny plastic) trim around the fogs,
different ground effects elements between the front and rear wheels,
chrome exhaust tips with the rear apron cut outs and finally,
our body is also lowered.
Guys...did I forget anything?
03-25-2009, 12:16 AM
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A little late to the thread but congrat's on the car!
Yes, the E550's are hard to come by .. though it doesn't appear that way in the Northeast. I'd think that majority of the 550's are sold between the Northeast and West Coast. Though MB no longer publishes production figures I think the number is probably between 3-5K per year ...
Yes, the E550's are hard to come by .. though it doesn't appear that way in the Northeast. I'd think that majority of the 550's are sold between the Northeast and West Coast. Though MB no longer publishes production figures I think the number is probably between 3-5K per year ...
03-25-2009, 12:24 AM
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I also have the '07 MY w/Sport Package which if memory serves me right:
the front rotors were drilled,
we got Black birdseye maple trim,
the extremely difficult to clean dbl 10 spoke 18" wheels,
the unmistakeable chrome (shiny plastic) trim around the fogs,
different ground effects elements between the front and rear wheels,
chrome exhaust tips with the rear apron cut outs and finally,
our body is also lowered.
Guys...did I forget anything?
the front rotors were drilled,
we got Black birdseye maple trim,
the extremely difficult to clean dbl 10 spoke 18" wheels,
the unmistakeable chrome (shiny plastic) trim around the fogs,
different ground effects elements between the front and rear wheels,
chrome exhaust tips with the rear apron cut outs and finally,
our body is also lowered.
Guys...did I forget anything?
