Recent content by stevepl

Keyes European in Van Nuys, CA just called me to apologize about the confusion and said that Mercedes is releasing a new document that explicitly states the desiccant cartridge replacement parts and labor are covered under the battery warranty. They are issuing a refund for the amount I paid...

I have been trying to get this issue cleared up with my service center and Mercedes Customer Care. I've been told three times that the desiccant filter is not covered. I keep insisting, but to no avail. I tried calling WSG, but it asks to prompt a dealer code. Do you happen to have a name of...

Those wheels look great! I've been doing the same deep research you've been doing, and I've found several options from Europe as well. I really wanted the stock European B250 wheels. I know the offset is slightly higher at +52, but do you think they would still fit? Did your wheel shop offer...

Yes, those are the 18" optional wheels that will be offered. If you search the web for C Class W205 wheels, you will find a 17" and 18" Mercedes OEM alloy wheel that has the exact fitment specs as the B Class ED. The suggested 17" fitment is 17x7 +48.5 offset. The 18" fitment is 18x7.5 +44...

I drive fairly fast, lots of starting and stopping. I don't have the range package, so full charge is advertised as giving an average of 87 miles with very conservative driving. Steve

It does sound like a good deal and I agree, I did NOT get the best deal, although my starting price with options was $49,300. Go for it. Steve

I really enjoy driving this car! One of the things I like best is using the paddle shifters for regen braking. I'm pretty aggressive with acceleration and I switch between e and S mode quite a bit. I average about 77 miles on a full charge, used in short trips over several days on the freeway...

Yes, I agree with you that it's best to get it checked out ASAP. I'd hate to have a complete shut down in traffic. I'm contacting my dealer now. I will post updates as I hear info. Thanks, Steve

I just received the same message this morning. Thankfully I read your posts and knew that I could ignore it for now. I'll be contacting my dealer shortly. If you don't mind me asking, which service department have you been dealing with? I'm leasing mine from Rusnak in Arcadia, CA. Thanks...

There is another wheel option that is coming soon. I've only seen it on foreign sites (it's actually a wheel option for the C Class W204). Here is a link...

I read that it should not be used more than twice a month. But still, no matter how often you use it, the warranty still covers your battery if it drops below a certain capacity. Steve

For a lease, they give an instant full federal tax credit of $7500 off the settled price. The 3 year residual value is 23,000. With my trade-in value of $3750 down, the total price was 41,800 and my lease payments are $xxxx with 30,000 mile allotment. Long story short, no huge discounts but it...

Yeah, I thought maybe there would be more fanfare. I know I was excited about just being able to drive the car that I had been waiting so patiently for. I loaded it with all options, except for leather and the Range Pkg (which I regret not getting, although I don't need it for my daily...

I just left Rusnak Mercedes driving my new leased B Class ED! They have two more on the lot, a grey with black interior and a blue one with light interior. Jon Montgomery is very knowledgable about the car, and was very helpful. Steve L. Studio City, CA

An article today pointed to this comparison page on the EPA website which seems to be official MPGe and range ratings. Here's the link to the EPA site. http://fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=35207&id=35247&id=34699&id=34775