How can I tell if an e55 has the vented seats

Jun 23, 2010 | 10:51 AM

rrich49132

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How can I tell if an e55 has the vented seats

Where are the controls for the vented seats? I am trying to figure out if this car has that option:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...item19bd3f104a

Jun 23, 2010 | 10:55 AM

grantwoodtx

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It has heated an ventilated seats. Controls are in the center console under the Command system at the ends of the row of switches. Top set image is heat bottom seat image is ventilated seats.

Jun 23, 2010 | 11:08 AM

rrich49132

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thanks.

I have them down to $24,500 and am strongly considering buying it.

Jun 23, 2010 | 11:15 AM

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pics of the 2 seats shows it has heat and vented. Located below the POWER and OK buttons. Also massage from the controls as well on the side of the seats!

Looks like a nice e55!

Jun 23, 2010 | 11:39 AM

redlands40

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did you check the frame damage issue, that a real negative on any car

Jun 23, 2010 | 12:08 PM

mikekuriger

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that is a great deal! good luck on the buy!

Jun 23, 2010 | 12:17 PM

rrich49132

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I have not got there yet. If I work out out a price I will get a pre inspection done and have someone go look at it as it is in Texas and I am in VA.

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Jun 23, 2010 | 04:12 PM

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You can also look at the seatbacks to make sure the vents are there.

You never know...someone could put the switches in for ventilation without the function.

Jun 23, 2010 | 04:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Busta Riles

You can also look at the seatbacks to make sure the vents are there.

You never know...someone could put the switches in for ventilation without the function.

now thats wrong if someone do that

but yea lets check that before you buy it.

Andy

Jun 24, 2010 | 12:26 AM

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Does not have OEM Xenon's if that's a big deal for you...

Jun 24, 2010 | 07:12 AM

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Personally I find the vented seats useless.

Jun 24, 2010 | 08:29 AM

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rrich49132

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Really? The vented seats really dont have much use or don't work well? This car is a no go by the way.

Jun 24, 2010 | 11:13 PM

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if it has this button:

then it has the vented seats

Jun 25, 2010 | 08:38 AM

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i actually like my vented seats and use them all the time. I'd rather have them not. Good luck.

Jun 25, 2010 | 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bigswin

i actually like my vented seats and use them all the time. I'd rather have them not. Good luck.

is it true that some have the vented seat control up top in the climate control functions?

Jun 26, 2010 | 04:59 PM

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ventilated seats, to make them effective MB should have put in some industrial fans rather than the tinny little things they have, don't have the maximum desired effect, especially when your in the desert !! My advice, stick the AC on max cold, that should work !