Just picked up - 07 Bluetec
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Just picked up - 07 Bluetec
Just did a trade-in a picked up an 07 Bluetec. Every model iteration the diesels seem to get a little less noisy, with a little less vibration. Quiter than the W210 E300 TurboDiesel I drove, and definitely a universe away from the W126 300SD my father had when Iw as younger.
My only gripes so far, is to how 'de-contented' MB chose to make it for the USA market. My '07 lacks:
- TPMS (biggest gripe)
- Babysmart airbags (not really a big deal for me)
- Rest mode
- Diesel block heater
All four were standard in Canadian market Bluetecs. Must've been the value of the dollar at the time. Oh well, it is what it is.
My only gripes so far, is to how 'de-contented' MB chose to make it for the USA market. My '07 lacks:
- TPMS (biggest gripe)
- Babysmart airbags (not really a big deal for me)
- Rest mode
- Diesel block heater
All four were standard in Canadian market Bluetecs. Must've been the value of the dollar at the time. Oh well, it is what it is.
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2015 ML 350
It is a HVAC Mode whereby after the car is shut down you press the "Rest" button (not on recent cars) and the fan will continue blowing for up to 30 minutes after you leave the car. It picks up residual heat/cold in ducts in the HVAC system & keeps the car "warm"/"cool" while you are gone.
The system cuts off if battery power goes down below a "safe" limit.
The system cuts off if battery power goes down below a "safe" limit.
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Just did a trade-in a picked up an 07 Bluetec. Every model iteration the diesels seem to get a little less noisy, with a little less vibration. Quiter than the W210 E300 TurboDiesel I drove, and definitely a universe away from the W126 300SD my father had when Iw as younger.
My only gripes so far, is to how 'de-contented' MB chose to make it for the USA market. My '07 lacks:
- TPMS (biggest gripe)
- Babysmart airbags (not really a big deal for me)
- Rest mode
- Diesel block heater
All four were standard in Canadian market Bluetecs. Must've been the value of the dollar at the time. Oh well, it is what it is.
My only gripes so far, is to how 'de-contented' MB chose to make it for the USA market. My '07 lacks:
- TPMS (biggest gripe)
- Babysmart airbags (not really a big deal for me)
- Rest mode
- Diesel block heater
All four were standard in Canadian market Bluetecs. Must've been the value of the dollar at the time. Oh well, it is what it is.
Last edited by pinebaron; Aug 21, 2009 at 07:24 PM. Reason: Added content
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Just did a trade-in a picked up an 07 Bluetec. Every model iteration the diesels seem to get a little less noisy, with a little less vibration. Quiter than the W210 E300 TurboDiesel I drove, and definitely a universe away from the W126 300SD my father had when Iw as younger.
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Pics - mostly of the engine without the cover here:
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07 E320 Bluetec / Arctic White / Cashmere MBtex
P02, 057, 287, 289, 297, 396, 881
First mods I want to do are pretty simple
- Add ELEGANCE fender badging as on EU/CA models
- Get rid of orange front markers
- Replace stupid scripted Mercedes windshield label with "A DAIMLER-BENZ product" label.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/generat...7622098528858/
Enjoy.
07 E320 Bluetec / Arctic White / Cashmere MBtex
P02, 057, 287, 289, 297, 396, 881
First mods I want to do are pretty simple
- Add ELEGANCE fender badging as on EU/CA models
- Get rid of orange front markers
- Replace stupid scripted Mercedes windshield label with "A DAIMLER-BENZ product" label.
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'19 GLC 300, '19 TM3SR+
It is a HVAC Mode whereby after the car is shut down you press the "Rest" button (not on recent cars) and the fan will continue blowing for up to 30 minutes after you leave the car. It picks up residual heat/cold in ducts in the HVAC system & keeps the car "warm"/"cool" while you are gone.
The system cuts off if battery power goes down below a "safe" limit.
The system cuts off if battery power goes down below a "safe" limit.
Last edited by vadim; Aug 31, 2009 at 11:39 PM.
