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Dec 6, 2007

2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport: Flex fuel capable




Who says GM is the only one promoting E85? Our new Mercedes-Benz C300 long termer asks for either premium unleaded or E85 ethanol. It even has a yellow fuel filler cap like our old Tahoe.

This struck me as odd given that I haven’t heard a word about the C300’s flex fuel capability despite sitting through numerous press briefings on the latest C-Class. It’s an interesting alternative given Mercedes' requirement for premium gasoline.

Then again, with the nearest ethanol station over hundred miles away, our C300’s ability to burn it won’t matter much. A closer station is expected to open up soon. Until then, we’ll be paying for the top shelf stuff to keep our new Benz running clean.

Ed Hellwig, Senior Editor, Inside Line



2008 Mercedes Benz C300: Minor Problems

I dropped our C300 of at Mercedes Benz of Long Beach. The sunroof switch broke off and even when you use the nub that was left, the sunroof and sunshades didn't work properly. There's also an annoying rattle coming from the headliner/visor area - related? We'll see.

It's a little disappointing - the star on the grille does mean something, doesn't it?

The dealership couldn't have been better - nice facility, attentive advisors and prompt phone calls.

Brian Moody, Road Test Editor



Dec 14, 2007

2008 Mercedes Benz C300: Not so Minor Anymore



If you're really sharp, you may be saying to yourself "That's not a 2008 Mercedes Benz C Class." And you'd be right. This is the car the dealership gives you when they call you back to deliver a car that was, in fact, not fixed.

"The tech thought I meant the rear window sunshade and since your car doesn't have one of those, he disregarded my comments" That's what our service advisor said. They replaced the sunroof switch (we're halfway done) but failed to test the entire sunroof and shades - not good dude.

Here's the best part, since I was assured the car was done I brought my 18 month old daughter with me to pick up the car. The time we spent waiting for the dealer to figure out why no one did a simple test of the whole sunroof and shade after instaling the switch was the time my daughter should have spent taking a nap - hear that screaming in the background? That's her and now neither one of us is very happy.

How much is a loaded Malibu again? Or Altima, or Maxima or Accord or....

Brian Moody, Road Test Editor @ not one mile more than when I brought the car in.


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