Long drive coming up - Precautions?
06-22-2011, 10:23 PM
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Long drive coming up - Precautions?
My 2011 BlueTEC has 1500 miles on it and I have a long drive coming up (Miami to Chicago - 1400 miles)
Is there anything I need to get 'checked' before this drive?
I hope the dealer has checked all fluids, etc, before delivery?
(I am not a hands-on auto guy, so I rely on 'experts' to service my vehicles)
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Also, do you guys know if MB dealerships offer car washes? I hate to ask the dealership about this and sound like a dick
Is there anything I need to get 'checked' before this drive?
I hope the dealer has checked all fluids, etc, before delivery?
(I am not a hands-on auto guy, so I rely on 'experts' to service my vehicles)
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Also, do you guys know if MB dealerships offer car washes? I hate to ask the dealership about this and sound like a dick
06-23-2011, 12:51 AM
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My 2011 BlueTEC has 1500 miles on it and I have a long drive coming up (Miami to Chicago - 1400 miles)
Is there anything I need to get 'checked' before this drive?
I hope the dealer has checked all fluids, etc, before delivery?
(I am not a hands-on auto guy, so I rely on 'experts' to service my vehicles)
---
Also, do you guys know if MB dealerships offer car washes? I hate to ask the dealership about this and sound like a dick
Is there anything I need to get 'checked' before this drive?
I hope the dealer has checked all fluids, etc, before delivery?
(I am not a hands-on auto guy, so I rely on 'experts' to service my vehicles)
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Also, do you guys know if MB dealerships offer car washes? I hate to ask the dealership about this and sound like a dick
06-23-2011, 09:48 AM
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2011 GL 350-Lighting Pkg-P2-Parktronic-Blind spot assist-Heated everything-Running brds ,etc
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Update.. My dealership says that they give free car washes only when I get service done. Not otherwise. *bummer*
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06-23-2011, 08:00 PM
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If there are other dealers accessible to you, take the car it for a minor service (check wiper fluid fill, rotate tires, check tire pressure - you get the idea) and see if they just wash it as a matter of course. If they do, go back!
06-23-2011, 08:49 PM
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2011 GL 350-Lighting Pkg-P2-Parktronic-Blind spot assist-Heated everything-Running brds ,etc
So, if they do have this perk, why waste it, right?
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06-23-2011, 08:50 PM
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It's just something you would expect to come with a vehicle of this price, brand, and caliber. Heck, go to any local Toyota dealer here and they'll give you a free carwash no questions asked (if you have a Toyota obviously).
06-23-2011, 08:57 PM
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And Yes..I agree with you when you're home and when you got free time to go to your local dealer. But, when I drive from NY to Miami - the last thing on my mind is to find MB dealer to wash my car for free.
06-23-2011, 09:22 PM
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2011 GL 350-Lighting Pkg-P2-Parktronic-Blind spot assist-Heated everything-Running brds ,etc
No, they are not connected... to the upcoming drive! Just a casual doubt, because my wife said that she had heard about free washes.
06-23-2011, 09:44 PM
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) I always confused and amazed when my wife goes to Neiman Marcus...buys a bag for $2K with a happiest face. The next day she goes to our local food store to get apples and says - why are they so expensive ? they used to be 70 cents per pound..but now 99c.... 
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06-23-2011, 10:09 PM
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I'd grab a couple of litres of oil. That low ash stuff can be hard to find in cities, never mind the boonies. You can consume oil, especially at highway speeds, and still be in spec.
06-24-2011, 02:44 AM
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Oh..those women ) I always confused and amazed when my wife goes to Neiman Marcus...buys a bag for $2K with a happiest face. The next day she goes to our local food store to get apples and says - why are they so expensive ? they used to be 70 cents per pound..but now 99c....
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) I always confused and amazed when my wife goes to Neiman Marcus...buys a bag for $2K with a happiest face. The next day she goes to our local food store to get apples and says - why are they so expensive ? they used to be 70 cents per pound..but now 99c.... .
06-24-2011, 02:50 AM
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After spending 70k on a car and a house with a huge mortgage, most of us tend to look for deals like free washes, coupons, early bird specials etc. to live our everyday life.
