What do you use the most? the least?
Thread Starter
MBWorld God!
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 31,273
Likes: 3,916
From: on my way
2012 CLS63
What do you use the most? the least?
Heads:
hope all is well....
I use the HELL out of my cruise control.......use the CD player mostly...
and of course when the chance presents, I also use as much of my 382's
that I can, lol....
but other than that, I don't really use much else.....
was wondering what other use the most in our Cars....or don't ever use.....
enjoy the ride
hope all is well....
I use the HELL out of my cruise control.......use the CD player mostly...
and of course when the chance presents, I also use as much of my 382's
that I can, lol....
but other than that, I don't really use much else.....
was wondering what other use the most in our Cars....or don't ever use.....
enjoy the ride
Super Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 519
Likes: 2
From: Chicago and NorCal
Titleist
Most Use:
I use the music register and iPod interface a lot when traveling canyon roads where radio, phone and even satellite reception cuts out.
Trunk - It is nice to have a real, concealed trunk again that holds my golf clubs and a few other items when necessary.
Little or No Use:
Back seat. Few passengers have been in my car.
I/C. Set various options when getting the car, and typically only use the MPG computer out of curiosity. Sometimes check tire pressure, but that is about it.
HP - Of the limited HP available, I doubt come close to using what I have very often. While this is the least powerful car I've had in many years, it is still enough to propel the car quite well in my normal use.
SAKS gift card - Did not use.
I use the music register and iPod interface a lot when traveling canyon roads where radio, phone and even satellite reception cuts out.
Trunk - It is nice to have a real, concealed trunk again that holds my golf clubs and a few other items when necessary.
Little or No Use:
Back seat. Few passengers have been in my car.
I/C. Set various options when getting the car, and typically only use the MPG computer out of curiosity. Sometimes check tire pressure, but that is about it.
HP - Of the limited HP available, I doubt come close to using what I have very often. While this is the least powerful car I've had in many years, it is still enough to propel the car quite well in my normal use.
SAKS gift card - Did not use.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 244
Likes: 2
From: Texas
2014 E350 Coupe Steel Gray
Use: BT Audio, Hold feature!!!, trunk hooks for grocery bags
Don't Use: Voice command (at least not as much as I'd like to), Weather band (didn't serve a purpose in my C300 and doesn't now), Paddle shifters, front seat storage
OT: because of the way the gear shift works, does anyone - besides me - ever forget to put the car in park before turning the car off? I forget a lot and since the car is forgiving, it puts it in park anyway...
Don't Use: Voice command (at least not as much as I'd like to), Weather band (didn't serve a purpose in my C300 and doesn't now), Paddle shifters, front seat storage
OT: because of the way the gear shift works, does anyone - besides me - ever forget to put the car in park before turning the car off? I forget a lot and since the car is forgiving, it puts it in park anyway...
Thread Starter
MBWorld God!
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 31,273
Likes: 3,916
From: on my way
2012 CLS63
and the paddles.......just never think about 'em
awesome, someone who smokes in their car......I'm a smoker but don't in my car because of the tot
Use: BT Audio, Hold feature!!!, trunk hooks for grocery bags
Don't Use: Voice command (at least not as much as I'd like to), Weather band (didn't serve a purpose in my C300 and doesn't now), Paddle shifters, front seat storage
OT: because of the way the gear shift works, does anyone - besides me - ever forget to put the car in park before turning the car off? I forget a lot and since the car is forgiving, it puts it in park anyway...
Don't Use: Voice command (at least not as much as I'd like to), Weather band (didn't serve a purpose in my C300 and doesn't now), Paddle shifters, front seat storage
OT: because of the way the gear shift works, does anyone - besides me - ever forget to put the car in park before turning the car off? I forget a lot and since the car is forgiving, it puts it in park anyway...
Thread Starter
MBWorld God!
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 31,273
Likes: 3,916
From: on my way
2012 CLS63
Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
11 E350 4M
I used the Paddle Shifter once; I love the blind spot detection; I haven't used the adaptive cruise as of yet; I have never been a smoker (Ash tray and lighter never gets used); CD Player never gets used. I am still reading the book! hahaha
My DD was '02 S2000 so I am enjoying just having a larger car! LOL
My DD was '02 S2000 so I am enjoying just having a larger car! LOL
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 4,336
Likes: 8
Porsche 991S, Cayenne S, 1972 BMW 3.0CS E9 Coupe
I'm surprised none of you use the paddles shifters. 
Tap the downshift paddle twice in quick succession and bam, bam you're in the right rpm power band to accelerate very quickly. Relying on hitting the accelerator to the floor and then having the pedal do the downshift just takes way too long and isn't efficient. Same with helping braking and going into the corners hard: bam bam and you've drop two gears to help with braking and then bam bam upshift again to pull out of the corner.
The NA motors need to be in a higher rpm band to take advantage of the motor's torque and hp. With the paddles you pick the rpms. That's why they give you paddles (and just like in F1 you don't need to take your hands off the wheel)
The only problem is that there's a bit of a lag with the 7G tranny. It's not that bad but it's noticeable. But when you use the shifters it won't top the gear you've tapped into (until you bounce off the rev limiter) and that helps keep you in the juicy part of the rpms.
Tap the downshift paddle twice in quick succession and bam, bam you're in the right rpm power band to accelerate very quickly. Relying on hitting the accelerator to the floor and then having the pedal do the downshift just takes way too long and isn't efficient. Same with helping braking and going into the corners hard: bam bam and you've drop two gears to help with braking and then bam bam upshift again to pull out of the corner.
The NA motors need to be in a higher rpm band to take advantage of the motor's torque and hp. With the paddles you pick the rpms. That's why they give you paddles (and just like in F1 you don't need to take your hands off the wheel
)The only problem is that there's a bit of a lag with the 7G tranny. It's not that bad but it's noticeable. But when you use the shifters it won't top the gear you've tapped into (until you bounce off the rev limiter) and that helps keep you in the juicy part of the rpms.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Mercedes 2011 E350 2010 Range Rover Sport LUX
Most used: BT Audio, NAV, Cupholder, Trunk Hooks, hands free phone.
Least: Never used CD Player, Can't use 40gb HDD b/c don't have CD's like some sort of caveman from 2002, Heated Seats (I live in AZ), iPod hookup (b/c it's all the way in the glovebox and a pain to get to, at least they figured it out in the '12's).
Least: Never used CD Player, Can't use 40gb HDD b/c don't have CD's like some sort of caveman from 2002, Heated Seats (I live in AZ), iPod hookup (b/c it's all the way in the glovebox and a pain to get to, at least they figured it out in the '12's).
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 10,557
Likes: 24
From: Earth
Porsche Macan S SportDesign / Ex M-B's: 11 & 10 & 06 E350's, 02 S500
I use the Paddle's when I need to beat a light, or pass someone with more vigor (i.e, I think I use it pretty healthily). The P2 Trunk Closer is actually brilliant for shopping days, and the trunk hooks I just started using.
Thanks to this Forum, I use BT, and the Hold Feature.
I pretty much use everything, but:
CD Changer (Rarely use it, scroll through Radio Stations constantly, instead),
Rear Sunshade (Windows are as Tinted as they get),
DVD Player (I've tried to make use of it lately, but can't find a time where watching when the car is off is desirable, and on without picture makes Concert DVD's an only bet),
Rear Seats (rarely ever have rear passengers.... In fact, I rarely have a front passenger), which means that I nor anyone really makes use of the amazing view upwards from back there,
Peak HP (I've rarely called upon all Horsies),
Trunk close from inside the car (rarely have a moment when I need it),
Sat: Expired,
Weather thing on the Command: Never use it (don't get it).
Never hook up any iPods/MP3's/Etc. in the car.
Thanks to this Forum, I use BT, and the Hold Feature.
I pretty much use everything, but:
CD Changer (Rarely use it, scroll through Radio Stations constantly, instead),
Rear Sunshade (Windows are as Tinted as they get),
DVD Player (I've tried to make use of it lately, but can't find a time where watching when the car is off is desirable, and on without picture makes Concert DVD's an only bet),
Rear Seats (rarely ever have rear passengers.... In fact, I rarely have a front passenger), which means that I nor anyone really makes use of the amazing view upwards from back there,
Peak HP (I've rarely called upon all Horsies),
Trunk close from inside the car (rarely have a moment when I need it),
Sat: Expired,
Weather thing on the Command: Never use it (don't get it).
Never hook up any iPods/MP3's/Etc. in the car.
Last edited by K-A; Jun 14, 2011 at 04:13 AM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,616
Likes: 160
From: Southeastern USA
2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
Use the cruise as much as possible - better fuel economy and way fewer speeding tickets. Use Music Register since I have downloaded about 1300 tracks from CD's to it. Still use CD player some, especially when wife wants her music on trips, which has not been downloaded.
Let the Sirrius expire and won't renew. Too much talking on music stations.
Keep the sunroof flipped open a lot, but then June through Sept. is mandatory AC time in the South. Humidity is only 71% today with a high of only 92!
DRL's are on all the time.
Used the paddle shifters about three times in 18 months or so, just to see what they did.
Rear window shade stays up almost all the time.
Seat heater, even in Summer. Makes my back feel better on longish trips.
Voice command if using Navigation, but that is only on trips.
Let the Sirrius expire and won't renew. Too much talking on music stations.
Keep the sunroof flipped open a lot, but then June through Sept. is mandatory AC time in the South. Humidity is only 71% today with a high of only 92!
DRL's are on all the time.
Used the paddle shifters about three times in 18 months or so, just to see what they did.
Rear window shade stays up almost all the time.
Seat heater, even in Summer. Makes my back feel better on longish trips.
Voice command if using Navigation, but that is only on trips.
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 360
Likes: 2
From: Peach State
2010 E350 Sport
Use the most: BT audio streaming, Accelerator, Brakes, AC, Navi
Use the least: Voice Command, Paddle shifters, CD Player, Ipod adapter, HDD, Card Reader (this car has to many music options)
Use the least: Voice Command, Paddle shifters, CD Player, Ipod adapter, HDD, Card Reader (this car has to many music options)
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 967
Likes: 39
From: PA
18'Porsche GT3, 16' Ram 3500 mega diesel,30' Model A Ratrod, 17' E43
I use the Paddles all the time and when I feel like having fun I put it into," Dyno mode" which allows me to get some oversteer and kick the **** end sideways, paddles keep in the right gear. 220s, I wish I had your car, that thing has to be fun. I use the ipod adapter, rear sunshade up at all times, and all 382/391....- I never use the airmatic raise button, Auto trunk closer, or the dynamic seat buttons.
