2012 E550 no premium packages - halogen headlights?
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2012 E550 no premium packages - halogen headlights?
I'm feeling stupid, but I can't find anywhere on MBUSA what the standard headlight is in an E550 (2012). I see that Premium 2 adds Bi-Xenon, but not what's in the Premium 1 / No package versions...
All that makes me ****u*me it's a halogen system, but it would be nice to know for sure.
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Richard
All that makes me ****u*me it's a halogen system, but it would be nice to know for sure.
Thanks in advance,
Richard
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Aside from the $$$$ my only problem with P2 is the auto trunk closer. I've got 2 kids and when we travel I might occasionally pack the trunk on my A6 to the "slam it hard" point
I'm concerned the trunk closer will get upset by this...
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Richard
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i don't have p2 so i can't answer your question regarding the "slam it hard" point. but i don't think it's something hard to get used to. in fact, you might get spoiled by it in a day or two. there is a big red button right by the trunk and it's almost impossible to miss. even if you do, once you are trying to pull it down and you should feel the difference than regular non auto trunk closer. that's the time for you to press the button.
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i don't have p2 so i can't answer your question regarding the "slam it hard" point. but i don't think it's something hard to get used to. in fact, you might get spoiled by it in a day or two. there is a big red button right by the trunk and it's almost impossible to miss. even if you do, once you are trying to pull it down and you should feel the difference than regular non auto trunk closer. that's the time for you to press the button.
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The auto trunk closer is only used when you press the button. You can slam it shut if it wont close on its own will no ill effects.
You can pretty much treat the trunk as if you dont have this feature installed if you want or need to.
You can pretty much treat the trunk as if you dont have this feature installed if you want or need to.
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2017 E300 4M
for only $2500 more you'll get all that:
Bi-Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
Adaptive High beam Assist
LED front turn
LED Daytime Running Lights
Headlamp washing system
Corner-illuminating front lamps
Keyless-Go
Electronic Trunk Closer
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P2 was must have for me!
for only $2500 more you'll get all that:
Bi-Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
Adaptive High beam Assist
LED front turn
LED Daytime Running Lights
Headlamp washing system
Corner-illuminating front lamps
Keyless-Go
Electronic Trunk Closer
for only $2500 more you'll get all that:
Bi-Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
Adaptive High beam Assist
LED front turn
LED Daytime Running Lights
Headlamp washing system
Corner-illuminating front lamps
Keyless-Go
Electronic Trunk Closer
Thanks,
Richard
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I still don't understand why MB wouldn't put Xenon as standard equipment in a car this caliber. Back in the W211 days Xenon were fairly new and expensive, understandably they would make it an option; but now even the Hyundai's have it as standard on their Genesis models.
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Yeah, for some reason I had it in my head that I got Xenon just not Bi-Xenon w/o P2 - I'm not going to buy another Halogen-equipped car! H/L washer is a nice to have, as is Keyless-Go, electronic trunk closer is still a rather-not, but I'll live with it
Thanks,
Richard
Thanks,
Richard
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it's been a bit over two hours and 12 posts, you are still sitting in front of your computer ?! unglued your butts and run down to the dealer before your new ride ****** by other dude !
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I still don't understand why MB wouldn't put Xenon as standard equipment in a car this caliber. Back in the W211 days Xenon were fairly new and expensive, understandably they would make it an option; but now even the Hyundai's have it as standard on their Genesis models.
The "gotta have" feature with the P2 is the bi-xenon lights - everything else is nice but not really "necessary." So your options are to 1) Pay an extra $2500 for the P2 package so you can have decent lights to drive safely at night, or 2) Save $2,500 and risk an accident because the halogen lights offer poor visibility.
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Thanks! I thought so too (listed under standard features) but I must be being stupid because I couldn't find 'em.
Aside from the $$$$ my only problem with P2 is the auto trunk closer. I've got 2 kids and when we travel I might occasionally pack the trunk on my A6 to the "slam it hard" point
I'm concerned the trunk closer will get upset by this...
Thanks again,
Richard
Aside from the $$$$ my only problem with P2 is the auto trunk closer. I've got 2 kids and when we travel I might occasionally pack the trunk on my A6 to the "slam it hard" point
I'm concerned the trunk closer will get upset by this...
Thanks again,
Richard
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Bi xenons are huge I agree but what surprised me is the adaptive high beam. Take a drive at night in a hilly area with your high beams on. In deer country or not. It's amazing. The headlights actually lead you up hill and around corners with the high beams. Really the most awe inspiring option of P2 IMO.
And you can stuff the trunk to no end. The 550 has load leveling I believe which is even better.
And you can stuff the trunk to no end. The 550 has load leveling I believe which is even better.
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Bi xenons are huge I agree but what surprised me is the adaptive high beam. Take a drive at night in a hilly area with your high beams on. In deer country or not. It's amazing. The headlights actually lead you up hill and around corners with the high beams. Really the most awe inspiring option of P2 IMO.
Thanks a million for all the helpful replies! I've gotten more useful info here in a couple of hours than on some other forums in a couple of days!
Richard
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airmatic is not for people who plan to own the car for 10 years or so .... its a BYOTCH when it goes out and VERY costly to fix out of warranty ..... On the other hand the agility suspension is SO stiff It will crack your bones in 10 years .... pick your poison.
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i totally disagree with you on this one ! it could take you a couple of months or longer to get all these useful info than on some other forums .
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Well, you can also close the trunk by pulling forward the trunk release button located lower in the driver's side .However, keep your hand on the button to the point of it closes otherwise it will refuse to close .
I have discovered this thru owner's manual
Another thing, if the trunk senses something wrong with your packaging it pops back when you press the red button inside the trunk lid .
This is what happened :
My auto trunk feature didn't work neatly , I scoured the trunk area and I removed the hydro jack and it worked . The reason behind was that plastic cover to the hydo jack was rubbing against my accessory bucket and at some point either of these contacted the trunk hinge lol
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Thanks all!
Richard