First Time MB Owner
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2009 E350 w/ sport package
First Time MB Owner
After driving a 4x4 Tahoe for the last 12 years, I downsized to a used 2008 300c Sport.
I was looking for a car for my 16 daughter to drive and a friend of mine owns a used car lot that does mostly internet sales. As a first car, I thought she would have been overjoyed...and I was wrong.
She thought the car was HORRID! I had it for the weekend, and the longer I drove it, the more I liked the car so I bought it for myself.
My commute averages 120 miles a day. While the truck was great for hauling my gear, 95% of the time I was alone in the truck. I'm getting 26 miles per gallon, and that's a significant improvement over my truck that averaged 16 mpg.
One week later, I hopped in to go home and the car would not start. A quick check of symptoms led me to believe I was a victim of the steering column lock. I tried a few tricks from YouTube and was able to start my car and go home. Thinking ahead, I backed into my garage just in case it had to be towed. Unfortunately I was right and the car was disabled.
Called the dealer and he sent a tow truck and another car for me to use. ( A 2012 CTS by the way, and I didn't like it at all) I had my car back in 3 weeks, and it was repaired at no charge to me.
The body and interior are in like new shape, and we've tracked the service records to a dealer in Austin. Tires are new. AMG wheel package.
A couple of things I would like to address:
Headlights seem dim. I would like to get a brighter set without major work.
Buttons are worn on the radio and windows. Do the decals available look okay?
Mine does not have the navigation package. Can I add an aftermarket that looks good?
Thanks!
TVOne
I was looking for a car for my 16 daughter to drive and a friend of mine owns a used car lot that does mostly internet sales. As a first car, I thought she would have been overjoyed...and I was wrong.
She thought the car was HORRID! I had it for the weekend, and the longer I drove it, the more I liked the car so I bought it for myself.
My commute averages 120 miles a day. While the truck was great for hauling my gear, 95% of the time I was alone in the truck. I'm getting 26 miles per gallon, and that's a significant improvement over my truck that averaged 16 mpg.
One week later, I hopped in to go home and the car would not start. A quick check of symptoms led me to believe I was a victim of the steering column lock. I tried a few tricks from YouTube and was able to start my car and go home. Thinking ahead, I backed into my garage just in case it had to be towed. Unfortunately I was right and the car was disabled.
Called the dealer and he sent a tow truck and another car for me to use. ( A 2012 CTS by the way, and I didn't like it at all) I had my car back in 3 weeks, and it was repaired at no charge to me.
The body and interior are in like new shape, and we've tracked the service records to a dealer in Austin. Tires are new. AMG wheel package.
A couple of things I would like to address:
Headlights seem dim. I would like to get a brighter set without major work.
Buttons are worn on the radio and windows. Do the decals available look okay?
Mine does not have the navigation package. Can I add an aftermarket that looks good?
Thanks!
TVOne
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Hello TVOne congrats on the new vehicle 
To address two things you have mentioned
#1 MB does offer a navigation upgrade part# 204 870 74 96
https://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/Digital...ors_Manual.pdf
The Nav + 4 - Universal Media Interface (Nav + 4) from Mercedes-Benz allows the Audio 20 Standard CD in the C-Class and GLK to be upgraded to an innovative and multi-functional navigation and entertainment center. In addition to the advantages of 3D GPS map navigation, and included lifetime traffic, the Nav + 4 - Universal Media Interface allows the user to play back their favorite songs from a range of portable devices via the audio interface in the glove compartment. A whole range of sources - one solution: the Nav + 4 gets your music moving. It is operated using the controller in the center console. See dealer for installation time.
#2 I assume your vehicle is equipped with halogen headlights and if you would like upgraded H7 bulbs MB does offer these as well. Part #000 998 03 07 your vehicles head lights have also probably degraded over the years and I don't really know of a good fix other than replacing the headlights. I have tried the sanding down and resealing the lights method, but that doesn't last very long. I have also seen an 09 with a new and old headlight side by side and the new one makes the car look new again.
To address two things you have mentioned
#1 MB does offer a navigation upgrade part# 204 870 74 96
https://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/Digital...ors_Manual.pdf
The Nav + 4 - Universal Media Interface (Nav + 4) from Mercedes-Benz allows the Audio 20 Standard CD in the C-Class and GLK to be upgraded to an innovative and multi-functional navigation and entertainment center. In addition to the advantages of 3D GPS map navigation, and included lifetime traffic, the Nav + 4 - Universal Media Interface allows the user to play back their favorite songs from a range of portable devices via the audio interface in the glove compartment. A whole range of sources - one solution: the Nav + 4 gets your music moving. It is operated using the controller in the center console. See dealer for installation time.
#2 I assume your vehicle is equipped with halogen headlights and if you would like upgraded H7 bulbs MB does offer these as well. Part #000 998 03 07 your vehicles head lights have also probably degraded over the years and I don't really know of a good fix other than replacing the headlights. I have tried the sanding down and resealing the lights method, but that doesn't last very long. I have also seen an 09 with a new and old headlight side by side and the new one makes the car look new again.
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For headlights, whatever halogen bulb you try replacing with, you'll only get marginal improvement. You'll be better off going with an HID conversion kit. It's a simple DIY project. Let us know if interested as we carry top end Morimoto HID conversion kits.
