New Mercedes owner

[Fevvers]

Hi,
I bought a 2013 C-Class 220 2.1 CDI SE yesterday.
I am massively impressed so far.
Any tips???????

 

[00slk]

Hello and welcome

No tips from me, because you have just given yourself a great tip, and bought a Mercedes

 

[dry run]

Welcome Tips? - enjoy it!

 

[SmartAmg]

Welcome..

 

[Srdl]

Hello and welcome to the world of Mercedes

 

[A.J.]

Hi and welcome to the forum

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome

 

[bembo449]

first tip , get a remap . . . . . second tip , do not under any circumstances be tempted to fit AMG badges , that is all

 

[SL63 Mark]

Any tips???????

Yes, exercise regularly and drink in moderation. That way you'll live to enjoy a long and healthy life. Also, cut out smoking, it is hard at first but I'm very glad I gave it up when I did. (Although I still miss a cigar).

 

[Fevvers]

Yes, exercise regularly and drink in moderation. That way you'll live to enjoy a long and healthy life. Also, cut out smoking, it is hard at first but I'm very glad I gave it up when I did. (Although I still miss a cigar).

I haven't smoked for 30 years. I don't drink often but I exercise less. Thanks for the advice

 

[Fevvers]

first tip , get a remap . . . . . second tip , do not under any circumstances be tempted to fit AMG badges , that is all

Complete novice, what's a remap?

 

[Blobcat]

I haven't smoked for 30 years. I don't drink often but I exercise less. Thanks for the advice

I used to smoke regularly… cost me a fortune in tyres…

 

[A.J.]

I haven't smoked for 30 years. I don't drink often but I exercise less. Thanks for the advice

Stopped smoking 44 years ago on the day my Daughter was born

 

[SL63 Mark]

I stopped 21 years ago because it did my lungs in. Best thing is to stop. Can't be doing with patches.

 

[Paul Garrett]

Welcome to our forum, enjoy your Mercedes , you will be addicted now as we all are, esp myself im a hopeless case but i embrace it totally , ha!

 

[00slk]

I stopped 21 years ago because it did my lungs in. Best thing is to stop. Can't be doing with patches.

I had to stop, because the Missus refused to pay for them .............That was 1995

 

[Noddy 99]

Complete novice, what's a remap?

A remap is where you have your car's ECU digitally retuned.

Pros

Increased BHP - +38% is not unusual on a CDI
Better fuel economy (at least in theory) - +5%
Sharper throttle response
If you can get it done for around £250, that is a LOT of bang for your buck

Cons

Extra stress on gearbox, brakes, ignition coils and suspension
Choose the wrong company and you might regret it
YOU HAVE TO TELL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY AND THIS CAN RAISE YOUR PREMIUM BY 30-50%

I've just bought a 2009 E280 and I'm considering getting mine done. Haven't picked it up yet so I'll see how it runs as standard first...

 

[Tony Dyson]

Hello and welcome.

Don't bother with a remap unless you want a faster car in which case you've already made your first mistake and bought the wrong one!
Read and digest the OM front to back and conform to the requirements.
NEVER stop the engine once started until it's attained full operating temperature and had a little run.
NEVER work the engine hard until it has reached full operating temperature.
ALWAYS use the Stop/Start function intelligently and don't let the function control you.

Conforming to the above and the car will last you a lifetime, congratulations on your new car.

 

[Gazwould]

Stop Start intelligently as in permanently disable it saving the life of many engine components .


Very lucky with the 204 model as a simple fuse or complete and easy auxiliary battery removal saving 5 Kg .

 

[Misterdog]

Very lucky with the 204 model as a simple fuse or complete and easy auxiliary battery removal saving 5 Kg .

Is it possible to remove the Aux battery from an A class ? (W169)