Yet another MB newbie says Hi

[Gid]

Good evening people,

Picked up my first Merc last weekend (E300 AMG Hybrid), lovely it is, I might actually Hoover this one

Anyway, here's to hopefully an enjoyable experience

Gid.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Evening and welcome!
Lovely car you've chosen- we're like polar opposites in car terms in the 'same' model- yours spookily silent, mine...well not! I had that model in 2013 and I used to love setting off in electric mode in the summer mornings- now I just annoy the neighbours, whoops! Ask if you need anything, good bunch on here

 

[Gid]

Cheers John,

I always dream of just having a rocket, however I always seem to end up listening to my sensible side ...

The E300 can shift when it wants though...

 

[John Laidlaw]

You're not wrong, electric and diesel motors together give an amazing boost!

 

[Craiglxviii]

Hello and welcome! And yes please keep it clean, I've booked all day tomorrow to sort mine out!

 

[beccy]

Welcome to the MBO forum. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any queries.

We are currently running a discount for forum members who wish to join the club. Tel: 01892 710570

Happy posting!

 

[StuG]

I have the C300h, loving it. Except it is with MB at the moment, hopefully sorting out a start/stop issue where it stops working after 5-10 mins. Other forums have suggested its the secondary battery. Will find out later today.
Seems I am also getting a telematics update as well.

 

[A.J.]

Hi Gid, welcome to the forum

 

[Srdl]

Hi Gid and welcome to the forum (auto correct keeps trying to call you "God"!)

 

[Steve@Avantgarde]

Welcome to the forums.

Do give us your opinion on the Hybrid. A few split opinions around here.

 

[g heaps]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

 

[Gid]

I have the C300h, loving it. Except it is with MB at the moment, hopefully sorting out a start/stop issue where it stops working after 5-10 mins. Other forums have suggested its the secondary battery. Will find out later today.
Seems I am also getting a telematics update as well.

Any news regarding the fault?, I really hope you get it sorted. I must admit I am a bit nervous regarding the technology!, Love the car though

 

[Gid]

Welcome to the forums.

Do give us your opinion on the Hybrid. A few split opinions around here.

Hi Steve, so far really liking it, getting good economy on a 7 mile commute (mixture of stop/start and open road) between 47&53 mpg. It can shift when required, and it's a nice ride.It's my first MB so can't really judge it against other models,it does feel great to drive and I am very happy with it.

 

[StuG]

All sorted yesterday in the end. It was the telematics update that did it in the end. Shame it took two trips to the dealer to sort it. Now the stop/start is working I am getting similar MPG. I am really enjoying it. It does have a bit of oomph when needed.