How to disable eco button?
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Joined: Feb 2021
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From: Canberra ACT
2013 E350 Facelift (Japan Import) 2007 E350 Elegance Wagon, 2014 E350 Wagon facelift model Jap Model
Hmmm I bought a Benz because I like the way it drives and the features it has. I know what the obd interface costs to make and it aint no where near the money being charged for it, that is just opportunism and exploitation, furthered by those who think as you do, A Merc is not (and should not) be expensive to maintain and run, those of us who buy older models may well have a reason for doing so, perhaps you feel snob value in owning a Benz, I and many others do not, we simply like the cars. You are incorrect in your assumption I am just another "tight ****" that buys a Benz. I have my reasons for running an older car, it does not mean I couldn't buy a new one, it just means that I choose not to, and for all you know this could be my second or third car. Perhaps I should make my own assumption about you and your ignorant and arrogant attitude to myself and others.
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Joined: Nov 2021
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E250
I am sure you think you're right, I have no wish to disappoint your subjective and highly intelligent argument therefore I shall not bother to reply further and I will let other make their own judgement. Have a nice day.
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Joined: Dec 2020
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From: 122W, 37N
2016 E350 4Matic wagon, 2019 Ford Expedition, 2019 Chevy Bolt EV
what you're not accounting for in your cost analysis is how much NRE (non-recurring engineering) was involved. Sorting out all the codings you have to set to change an option like that, and getting it working 100% reliably via a 'dongle' so it will work on all cars, is not trivial otherwise anyone could do it. they might only ever sell a few 100 of these because there just aren't that many 212 owners that care.
