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Out with the old, in with the new. 2012 Bluetec to 2014 Petrol.

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Old 11-23-2013, 06:59 PM
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Out with the old, in with the new. 2012 Bluetec to 2014 Petrol.

Gotta love the MB lease "pull ahead" program. Coupled with all the incentives, the mini van is just going to have to wait a few more years.

My little girl loves the keyless trunk feature; and trips out when the car parallel parks itself
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Congrats!
Just wondering, was there a reason why you didn't go Bluetec again?
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Congrats!
Just wondering, was there a reason why you didn't go Bluetec again?
Would have gone Bluetec again; but the money factor and residuals were MUCH better with the petrol engine equipped cars. Go figure
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Diamond White too?! Congrats!
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Congrats, kicking underneath the bumper cover opens the trunk lid , very useful I believe Audi was the 1st to make this happen lol
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Originally Posted by qtip
Diamond White too?! Congrats!
That looks like Artic/Polar White on the 2014 - it's much brighter than the Bluetec. I'm starting to like the rear-end of the 2014 vs. the PFL - too bad they dumbed down the diesel's engine to a four-banger.
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That looks like Artic/Polar White on the 2014 - it's much brighter than the Bluetec. I'm starting to like the rear-end of the 2014 vs. the PFL - too bad they dumbed down the diesel's engine to a four-banger.
Test drove the new 4cyl diesel. Not too bad. But the 6 just had tons of torque.
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Diamond White too?! Congrats!
Polar white Couldn't justify the extra grand for Diamond white
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Congrats, kicking underneath the bumper cover opens the trunk lid , very useful I believe Audi was the 1st to make this happen lol
Yeah. It's hit or miss. You really have to do a full "leg sweep" motion to get it going.
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Polar white Couldn't justify the extra grand for Diamond white
Besides, isn't the Arctic/Polar White brighter than the Diamond White? When I look at the two, the Diamond White looks like Arctic White that someone's pissed all over.
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Originally Posted by lbgottlieb
Besides, isn't the Arctic/Polar White brighter than the Diamond White? When I look at the two, the Diamond White looks like Arctic White that someone's pissed all over.


LOL!!! Polar white is definitely brighter than Arctic. Artic (like my old W212) has more of a "cream" tint to it.

Polar is more like fridge white.
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I"m making the same move tomorrow...from a 2011 bluetec to a 214 gas e350. The 2011 is a great car...I envy whoever buys my car but the residual is far more than the car is worth so I'm moving to a new e350. The 2011 was a terrific lease...under $500/mo + tax for 24 mos. Due to promotion dollars and the current rates, the new e350 with lane change and parking assist should be about the same $'s with a little more dickering (over 27 mos). (I use maximum MSD's, autopay with no money down)

BTW....someone posted that the MB Club offer was $1K....it isn't, they changed it to $500 earlier this year.
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Must be the UGGs. Try the trunk sweep bare foot haha
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Must be the UGGs. Try the trunk sweep bare foot haha
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I just took delivery of a diamond white. Polar white is ambulance white. It stands out in bright sun, but otherwise just looks white. Not worth the money considering I live in Chicago and we don't see the sun that much.
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Originally Posted by edspider
I just took delivery of a diamond white. Polar white is ambulance white. It stands out in bright sun, but otherwise just looks white. Not worth the money considering I live in Chicago and we don't see the sun that much.
Isn't Polar White the standard no cost option while Diamond White the $1.5k option?
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Isn't Polar White the standard no cost option while Diamond White the $1.5k option?
Exactly.
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I just ordered a car with the Diamond white

enjoy!
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What did you order Hype
don't want to thread jack OP

https://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-cla...159-order.html

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