2021 New E class 450 w/48 volt system
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2016 C300 4Matic traded in for a 2022 E450 Coupe
Ordered a coupe over the weekend. Update: Order cancelled by MB because they ran out of red paint. Changed order to a 2022. Anyone mention COVID sucks? Lol
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2021 c300 Cab. Arrived 7/28/21 . 24 GLE 450e.
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2021 E450 4MATIC
I bought a 2021 E450 at the end of December. I have about 2500 miles on it. The only issue I have had so far is the black trim around the windows (night package) has already oxidized. I used some Chemical Guys butter wet wax and Jet Seal and it looks pretty good. Part of the ambient lighting did not get plugged in from the factory, but that was fixed in a few minutes. No mechanical issues so far.
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I bought a 2021 E450 at the end of December. I have about 2500 miles on it. The only issue I have had so far is the black trim around the windows (night package) has already oxidized. I used some Chemical Guys butter wet wax and Jet Seal and it looks pretty good. Part of the ambient lighting did not get plugged in from the factory, but that was fixed in a few minutes. No mechanical issues so far.
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E450 All Terrain 2021
Just took delivery of the E450 All Terrain yesterday with the 48V system. So far the advantages are that the start stop system is much smoother than any other car I've driven, and that the air conditioning stays on while stopped. The only downside is that sometimes it's really hard to tell if the engine is on or off 
Not too sure about the long term reliability, but time will tell.
Not too sure about the long term reliability, but time will tell.
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2021 c300 Cab. Arrived 7/28/21 . 24 GLE 450e.
Just took delivery of the E450 All Terrain yesterday with the 48V system. So far the advantages are that the start stop system is much smoother than any other car I've driven, and that the air conditioning stays on while stopped. The only downside is that sometimes it's really hard to tell if the engine is on or off Not too sure about the long term reliability, but time will tell.
Not too sure about the long term reliability, but time will tell.
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I haven't any chatter at all about issues with 48v system.
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I haven't any chatter at all about issues with 48v system.
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2021 c300 Cab. Arrived 7/28/21 . 24 GLE 450e.
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I haven't any chatter at all about issues with 48v system.
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I haven't any chatter at all about issues with 48v system.
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’27 AMG SL55(ordered), ‘23 EQS 580 SUV, ‘19 AMG E53 Cpe, ‘48 Willys Jeepster
Worst electrical problem so far is losing internet apps connectivity when the free internet timed out and the dealer can't get full functionality working after 1.5 weeks.
Of the nice features of the 48V system is the seamless start-stop. The GLB250 loaner shows how much better 48 volts are over 12 volts.
Of the nice features of the 48V system is the seamless start-stop. The GLB250 loaner shows how much better 48 volts are over 12 volts.
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I haven't any chatter at all about issues with 48v system.
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I haven't any chatter at all about issues with 48v system.
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First out in the 2019 E53's after ROW S-classes in 2018.
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I haven't any chatter at all about issues with 48v system.
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I haven't any chatter at all about issues with 48v system.
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No more MB:(
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I've heard of a couple of early E53's disliking the occupant's choice of cabin temp (they caught on fire) and have read of GLE/GLS concerns. Will be interesting to follow the facelift E's and CLS models.
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I bought a 2021 E450 at the end of December. I have about 2500 miles on it. The only issue I have had so far is the black trim around the windows (night package) has already oxidized. I used some Chemical Guys butter wet wax and Jet Seal and it looks pretty good. Part of the ambient lighting did not get plugged in from the factory, but that was fixed in a few minutes. No mechanical issues so far.
