New E350 BTEC Delivered.....Finally!
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New E350 BTEC Delivered.....Finally!
We picked up our new car last night. What a great ride. Can't always believe the computer, but it said we got 36 mpg on the 70ish miles home. Here's what we got for the $64,805 sticker:
2012 E350 Bluetec, Sport Pkg, Black Paint
Black Leather Package
Black Ash Wood
S02 P2 Launch Pkg
Rear Spoiler
Split Folding Rear Seats
Comfort Box
Heated/Active Vent Front Seats
Panaramic Roof
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
Heated Steering Wheel
Lane Tracking Package
We leased it and got a steal of a deal, as most have with the 24 month lease. We used USAA, Loyalty, and MB Car Club (total $7k cash). Only decent pics are attached, but it's raining today so good pics will have to wait. Look forward to my own little mileage challenge on a long trip in May. Around here diesel is the same or less than regular gas at this point, so that's just a bonus. It was an easy transaction, but finding an E350 BTEC is not easy, especially with options like this. Dealer one mile from us, but it was worth the drive approx 60 miles to get it from a "nicer" dealer.
Stay tuned...
2012 E350 Bluetec, Sport Pkg, Black Paint
Black Leather Package
Black Ash Wood
S02 P2 Launch Pkg
Rear Spoiler
Split Folding Rear Seats
Comfort Box
Heated/Active Vent Front Seats
Panaramic Roof
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
Heated Steering Wheel
Lane Tracking Package
We leased it and got a steal of a deal, as most have with the 24 month lease. We used USAA, Loyalty, and MB Car Club (total $7k cash). Only decent pics are attached, but it's raining today so good pics will have to wait. Look forward to my own little mileage challenge on a long trip in May. Around here diesel is the same or less than regular gas at this point, so that's just a bonus. It was an easy transaction, but finding an E350 BTEC is not easy, especially with options like this. Dealer one mile from us, but it was worth the drive approx 60 miles to get it from a "nicer" dealer.
Stay tuned...
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With a different color scheme and Distronic you'd be talking about my dream car.You're gonna love your new ride and if,by chance,you're new to diesels get ready to smile *extra* wide every time you hit the "go" pedal...particularly when passing and on steep hills.Ooops...just read your profile and see that you're not new to diesels...so you know what I mean.
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Congratulations to the new ride! Awesome package and diesel is the way to go these days. I've had my first diesel car for 2 months now and am loving it. Enjoy!
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So, yes back to a diesel. The ML was awesome but the E makes the power that much more evident.
Here's a question: all the MB specs call for winter tires with 99 load rating. I get the reason why, but anyone use a winter tire with less than that? Say a 95? Trying to get an "end of season" deal to be ready for next year. Assume there will be a winter next year. Only a few tires have 99 load rating that are winter tires.
Also, anyone stagger their wheel sizes on the BTEC like a typical rear drive E350 sport? Just curious. I know the Adblue tank adds quite a bit of weight, maybe that is one reason why not to attempt.
Here's a question: all the MB specs call for winter tires with 99 load rating. I get the reason why, but anyone use a winter tire with less than that? Say a 95? Trying to get an "end of season" deal to be ready for next year. Assume there will be a winter next year. Only a few tires have 99 load rating that are winter tires.
Also, anyone stagger their wheel sizes on the BTEC like a typical rear drive E350 sport? Just curious. I know the Adblue tank adds quite a bit of weight, maybe that is one reason why not to attempt.
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I remember not long ago when gas started getting expensive, and the price of diesel
was staying pretty consistant and all the diesel drivers were rejoicing.....then the diesel
caught up and they were like 'oh shi.............'
was staying pretty consistant and all the diesel drivers were rejoicing.....then the diesel
caught up and they were like 'oh shi.............'
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Seriously though, diesel will go up some for sure but if it's the same price as premium you are supposed to use I'll take the mpg increase.
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Welcome from another E350 Bluetec owner, also P2.
I am getting a tick over 30mpg over 2800 miles, that is with fillups and real mileage, not with the guess-o-meter on the dash.
I am about 50% highway/city, and I am REALLY pleased with that.
The car pulls like a tractor...step on it at 55 some time and see what happens!
I am getting a tick over 30mpg over 2800 miles, that is with fillups and real mileage, not with the guess-o-meter on the dash.
I am about 50% highway/city, and I am REALLY pleased with that.
The car pulls like a tractor...step on it at 55 some time and see what happens!
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Thanks for all the replies. Can't wait to clean it and go for a drive.
Forgot to add, I got the 2yr/20k service included in my lease also. Made sure I wasn't going to have to deal with that seperately.
Forgot to add, I got the 2yr/20k service included in my lease also. Made sure I wasn't going to have to deal with that seperately.
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It's a very well hidden money saver. Of course, some dealers treat it differently and charge the full $1000 over the 24 months. I'm not sure which way is correct on a mercedes lease....and there have been reports here of dealers who "residualize" it, and others that don't...and Mercedes seems to accept either one. Very strange!!!
If you are leasing the diesel (which doesn't have a promotional money factor), then you should definitely consider multiple security deposits which will save you $50 or more a month.
The e350 BT is an incredibly good car....and the 24 month lease is a wonderful deal given the residual. I drive a 2011BT with P2....love it.
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We paid list but had it in the residual as GH notes. That is the way to do it. Costs next to nothing for $1129 in service for 2 years.
Car is awesome. Cleared up a bit today. Will post some more pics but it's black. I think everyone knows what it looks like!!
Car is awesome. Cleared up a bit today. Will post some more pics but it's black. I think everyone knows what it looks like!!
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ooooo totally forgot, i heard of mercedes residualizing the maintenance.. doesn't make sense but ill ask!
edit: google answered my question
Residualization only applicable on all V6’s and V8s (except diesels, AMGs and hybrids) Residualization only applicable on 3yr/30k, 4yr/40k and 5yr/50,000 mile packages
Additional maintenance maybe required according to your driving habits, mileage driven and local environment.
edit: google answered my question
Residualization only applicable on all V6’s and V8s (except diesels, AMGs and hybrids) Residualization only applicable on 3yr/30k, 4yr/40k and 5yr/50,000 mile packages
Additional maintenance maybe required according to your driving habits, mileage driven and local environment.
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A few more pics...
Love the ride, just firm enough but not too much for around town driving. Getting used to the features, as the controls are definitely an update from the GL.
Few things so far: love the pana roof. Had it in the R and didn't realize how much we missed it. The black ash wood looks incredible against the black interior. Just a great design overall. The lighting is better than the GL for sure. The lighting package seems much more updated. The adaptive highbeam will either take time to get used to or shut off, haven't decided yet.
Few things so far: love the pana roof. Had it in the R and didn't realize how much we missed it. The black ash wood looks incredible against the black interior. Just a great design overall. The lighting is better than the GL for sure. The lighting package seems much more updated. The adaptive highbeam will either take time to get used to or shut off, haven't decided yet.
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ooooo totally forgot, i heard of mercedes residualizing the maintenance.. doesn't make sense but ill ask!
edit: google answered my question
Residualization only applicable on all V6’s and V8s (except diesels, AMGs and hybrids) Residualization only applicable on 3yr/30k, 4yr/40k and 5yr/50,000 mile packages
Additional maintenance maybe required according to your driving habits, mileage driven and local environment.
edit: google answered my question
Residualization only applicable on all V6’s and V8s (except diesels, AMGs and hybrids) Residualization only applicable on 3yr/30k, 4yr/40k and 5yr/50,000 mile packages
Additional maintenance maybe required according to your driving habits, mileage driven and local environment.
I'll suggest, once again....ask your dealer to price out the lease with and without maintenance....and explain that you want the mercedes maintenance so it's added as a feature and residualized.
Don't start with "hey, I looked this up on google and I found that the rules are such and such, but I thought I'd ask anyway.
BTW....the same applies to multiple security deposits and whether or not they apply to promotional money factors.....ask.....let them figure out how to handle it.
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Love the ride, just firm enough but not too much for around town driving. Getting used to the features, as the controls are definitely an update from the GL.
Few things so far: love the pana roof. Had it in the R and didn't realize how much we missed it. The black ash wood looks incredible against the black interior. Just a great design overall. The lighting is better than the GL for sure. The lighting package seems much more updated. The adaptive highbeam will either take time to get used to or shut off, haven't decided yet.
Few things so far: love the pana roof. Had it in the R and didn't realize how much we missed it. The black ash wood looks incredible against the black interior. Just a great design overall. The lighting is better than the GL for sure. The lighting package seems much more updated. The adaptive highbeam will either take time to get used to or shut off, haven't decided yet.
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Agreed. One thing I didn't notice was if there is a "rest" function on the W212. Does anyone know? If you aren't familiar, on the R/ML/GL you can push the "rest" button and it will run the fan on low to circulate either hot or cold air (or ambient) through the cabin for around 20 minutes after you turn off the vehicle. Any thoughts on this?
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Agreed. One thing I didn't notice was if there is a "rest" function on the W212. Does anyone know? If you aren't familiar, on the R/ML/GL you can push the "rest" button and it will run the fan on low to circulate either hot or cold air (or ambient) through the cabin for around 20 minutes after you turn off the vehicle. Any thoughts on this?
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I ain't expert but I am sure any W212 Owner with rear A/C can confirm this
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Love the ride, just firm enough but not too much for around town driving. Getting used to the features, as the controls are definitely an update from the GL.
Few things so far: love the pana roof. Had it in the R and didn't realize how much we missed it. The black ash wood looks incredible against the black interior. Just a great design overall. The lighting is better than the GL for sure. The lighting package seems much more updated. The adaptive highbeam will either take time to get used to or shut off, haven't decided yet.
Few things so far: love the pana roof. Had it in the R and didn't realize how much we missed it. The black ash wood looks incredible against the black interior. Just a great design overall. The lighting is better than the GL for sure. The lighting package seems much more updated. The adaptive highbeam will either take time to get used to or shut off, haven't decided yet.
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Basically, I stumbled onto this car and put it on hold until we got rid of our GL. It all happened in March, so the lease is incredible. The ride of the tires seems good, and I've never been a fan of Goodyear tires so I assume these may be a little better. Our's was built in Jan 2012 by the way, so maybe they changed to Bridgestone recently? I was told that there were only 2 Bluetecs with P2 being built for the rest of the model year. So we jumped on this one.
