Does it have wireless android auto/car play? I find I will be plugging my phone in 9 times out of 10 anyway.We picked our new (to us) A180 Saloon last weekend which involved a roadtrip down to Peterbourough to collect:
However one feature this car doesn't have that we would like is wireless charging. We were looking at something like this and I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience of these aftermarket parts please?
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The biggest issue for me with the car are the dealerships you have to use. None of them get it here in the UK, all believe they are doing you a favour and are miles away from understanding the demands of these cars or many of their owners.
“Well you have a loan car pfffft” mindset
Sounds like you have a bad one. I’d bin it back to where it came and either try again or get something else. Mine clocked up 20k miles today, 16k ish in my hands and each one has been epic. Even coming onto the motorway from Warwick services this morning made me smile as I gave it some right foot at circa 50mph for it to light up the rears and start sliding. Everyone around crapped themselves whilst I pushed on squirming down the road.
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Man of Honour
Think Mercedes have clocked my old C63
They're advertising it with 24k miles and a picture of the dash, yet I handed it over with 28k...
It's also up for £49k which is more than I paid for it 3 years ago with 20k less miles
They're advertising it with 24k miles and a picture of the dash, yet I handed it over with 28k...
It's also up for £49k which is more than I paid for it 3 years ago with 20k less miles
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Thats a bit naughty and illegal I thought.Think Mercedes have clocked my old C63
They're advertising it with 24k miles and a picture of the dash, yet I handed it over with 28k...
Man of Honour
I've emailed, I wonder if they've got two cars mixed up in the listings and it's somehow got bits of both mixed together
Soldato
That's not the standard exhaust on your old car, what's that then? Looks cool.
Man of Honour
It's just the Brabus exhaust tips with A CT Carbon diffuser. Exhaust is mostly stock other than that, did have the backboxes done at PCW but that's it.
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Soldato
Ah, I was looking into changing over to the Brabus exhaust for my coupe (maintains the warranty), but then realised you have to get the diffuser also. Can I ask where you got it ? There doesn't appear to be exactly lots of Brabus dealers around the UK.
Man of Honour
Email Milton Keynes Mercedes. That’s who I dealt with for all the Brabus stuff. Couldn’t get a remap with them because my old car wasn’t an S, may look in to it again now with the new car
Soldato
Sorry to jump in, but just to be clear. You can get a Brabus remap which maintains the warranty?
Man of Honour
Brabus say it does, but Mercedes Newbury and Mercedes Reading both told me that they’d not cover anything engine or drivetrain related if I had it done
Soldato
Thanks, after doing some reading it looks like Brabus take over the warranty concerning the engine and drivetrain which is probably why it’s so expensive
Soldato
This has developed into quite a palaver. Dealer kept trying to fob me off stating wheels were 19 inch 5 spokes and so were as OEM.
Eventually wrote a long email stating the facts, and asking it to be referred to the dealer principle. Eventually came back to me later that day stating they needed to inspect the car.
Bearing in mind I’m in Surrey and I bought from them in Leeds, they decided to dispatch a driver with a courtesy car so they could pick the car up and take it back to the dealership for inspection.
At first they tried to tell me the wheels were on the wrong axle. I.e back on the from and vice versa.
Now they’re telling me actually that’s not the case and they want to replace them. And they’re planning to replace them by buying a second hand set of wheels per spec in, refurbing them and then putting my tyres on.
Not sure I’m very happy about another second hand set of wheels being added, but their arguement is it’s a second hand car.
Interested to hear what others would think in this situation? Kind of makes me want shot of the car tbh.
Soldato
Wow! Sounds like the usual Mercedes terrible service!
(Look up the old posts, on my E63 world of pain!)
(Look up the old posts, on my E63 world of pain!)
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It shouldn't be difficult - put the VIN into their system, check the part number wheels it says should be fitted and compare to those that ARE fitted. If they were obviously aftermarket alloys they might have a point that you bought the car as seen, but given how OEM they are (just incorrect OEM) I think you have a fair case to at least get the correct size wheels put on. Be interested to know where they get the wheels from...
Soldato
I would price up a full new replacement set and then start your negotiation from there.
You can get a full set, discounted from here:
www.alloywheelsdirect.net
If it was me, I would threaten to return the car or agree that the dealer cover the cost - ideally in full, but I might settle for partial if it meant new wheels all round.
You can get a full set, discounted from here:
19" AMG 5 Twin Spoke wheels in 7X21 High Sheen with Titanium/Himalaya Grey - Alloy Wheels Direct (6065364)
Get 19" AMG 5 Twin Spoke wheels in 7X21 High Sheen with Titanium/Himalaya Grey to fit your Mercedes C Class C205 C63 & C63S AMG Coupe. Fast Shipping from Alloy Wheels Direct (Part No. A20540162007X21 & A20540179007X21)
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If it was me, I would threaten to return the car or agree that the dealer cover the cost - ideally in full, but I might settle for partial if it meant new wheels all round.
Soldato
So they're putting miles on your car? That would be an immediate no from me
I'd be happy with a refurbished set of wheels which are in as good condition as the ones currently on the car. I wouldn't expect new wheels on a car which is second hand/was second hand when I bought it.
I think that's a reasonable compromise.
However - the difference here is they've been absolutely dog about the entire situation. I would bring it to the attention of Mercedes customer care, on the basis that you want to give them some feedback of a dealership with the hope they can improve (i.e. not complain).
Soldato
Got my MPS4S fitted yesterday, just after I took this picture. What a difference already; more comfortable and I think a bit quieter. I will be testing the improved traction out over the next few days.
I really like the standard wheels but one has some minor imperfections (chipped lacquer). I’m thinking of a replacement alloy (£1500-1800) or perhaps go big and get set of forged 3 piece HRE 540s.
Soldato
Same, but I would get confirmation in writing where exactly they're sourcing this second hand set from, and for them to confirm they are in excellent condition, ie not cracked and re-welded. I'd also expect them to include a full X year first-party warranty on them, despite being second hand.
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I'd be interested to know the outcome of this - I once had a chap from BMW assist offer to introduce me to a guy that could sort out my mileage before I got rid of the car. I think BMW assist might be outsourced right enough but I've always had my suspicions that the main dealers could get away with it if they wanted...Think Mercedes have clocked my old C63
They're advertising it with 24k miles and a picture of the dash, yet I handed it over with 28k...
It's also up for £49k which is more than I paid for it 3 years ago with 20k less miles