Hi all, COLLECTED MY CAR!!

[darthjason]

Hey guys,

finally no longer a NATO (No Actual Merc, Talk Only) member. collected my Merc C180 7G-Tronic the past Sunday (18/11).

been driving it and i have some questions that i hope you guys can answer.

1. Does the gear change from Drive to Reverse feel clunky and very noticeable? Mine changes quite loudly and the car jerks a little. IMO, its something i thought a Merc would not experience.

2. I have an error message (ALREADY!) stating "Left Tail Lamp/Brake Lights" on my console. I checked it physically and its fine and lighted. Gonna send in for check but just wanna ask if anyone has faced this problem before and if so, what was the issue?

3. Any recommendations for workshops for installation of chrome tail pipe? I'm thinking Fong Kim unless someone has a better suggestion.

4. Is there a way to change the fuel efficiency to Km/L instead of L/100km?

Overall the car is great so far except for the gear change (pt 1)

I've got a gripe about the handle at the right side of the driver below the door opening latch on the inside. Its not a slot that has a bottom where i can place coins..haha..insignificant though..

Gonna do a fuel efficiency review once my this current tank of fuel finishes.

Cheers

Jason

Black 7G-Tronic C180 1.6l

2012

[Odessus]

Point 4: L/100km is your only option.

[darthjason]

thanks for the info!

[Tigershark]

Hi there.

1. No.

2. Error code means something wrong with your left tail lamp. Time to go back into C&C.

[jon]

Hi Jason, congras!

pt 1- i experience slight jerk when engaged to reverse gear too but not loud as you mentioned.

Pt 2- Did you press the brake and check or just switch on the light and check? It could be the braking light that is faulty.

Pt 3- can also check with our site sponsor, sonic. They have nice range of chrome tip too.

pt 4- as mentioned by bro odessus.

Enjoy your ride!

[darthjason]

Jon, yeap i checked the brake and tail lamps at night and stepped on the brake too..nothing wrong..but im sending it in for a check soon..

I already have the tip..just need a workshop suggestion (other than Fong Kim)..

[polarwhite]

Congrats!! mine due for collection next week.. can hardly wait any longer.. :0

btw, darthjason, when did you order yours?

[jon]

Just saw a trailer with full load of C class...

Maybe yours is one of them!

[AMGlaw]

Hey, Congras Jason.

Point 1, for mine there is a very slight jerk when engaged to R as well but less the loudness.

[darthjason]

Polarwhite: i ordered mine in Aug/Sept..cant really rmb though i know it was a helluva long wait!!

AMGlaw: but is there noticeable sound? mine has leh..SE says its normal though..i'll monitor and see how..

anyway, i solved pt 2. It was a single LED light loose which the mechanics settle over my lunch time..error msg is gone..

[Odessus]

Seems like all SEs say everything is normal...

[darthjason]

haha..imo i thought Merc would be smoother..but its all good for me..not a deal breaker..just a minor irritation..I doubt any car is perfect..its really individual taste and tolerance tot he +s and -s..

[Ah Bui]

Hey guys,

finally no longer a NATO (No Actual Merc, Talk Only) member. collected my Merc C180 7G-Tronic the past Sunday (18/11).

been driving it and i have some questions that i hope you guys can answer.

1. Does the gear change from Drive to Reverse feel clunky and very noticeable? Mine changes quite loudly and the car jerks a little. IMO, its something i thought a Merc would not experience.

2. I have an error message (ALREADY!) stating "Left Tail Lamp/Brake Lights" on my console. I checked it physically and its fine and lighted. Gonna send in for check but just wanna ask if anyone has faced this problem before and if so, what was the issue?

3. Any recommendations for workshops for installation of chrome tail pipe? I'm thinking Fong Kim unless someone has a better suggestion.

4. Is there a way to change the fuel efficiency to Km/L instead of L/100km?

Overall the car is great so far except for the gear change (pt 1)

I've got a gripe about the handle at the right side of the driver below the door opening latch on the inside. Its not a slot that has a bottom where i can place coins..haha..insignificant though..

Gonna do a fuel efficiency review once my this current tank of fuel finishes.

Cheers

Jason

Black 7G-Tronic C180 1.6l

2012

Congrats to your new ride..... now the important question..... 4D got tio boh. ... got tio must buy brekkie Tomolo.... hahaha. .. but really... Ai mod mai. ... BM asking.....

[darthjason]

haha boh tio leh!! beh sai (consolation) ma boh!

i still considering modding..but heart/wallet pain if i start..coz i know i wont stop!! hahah

[blackmercs]

Stop modding is bad for yr health and wallet.

[SLKtigress]

Stop modding is bad for yr health amd wallet.

wa bm, are you saying this from your heart? haha

[blackmercs]

wa bm, are you saying this from your heart? haha

Hahaha yes lah

[Odessus]

Nothing wrong with what BM said. "Stop modding is bad for your health and wallet" is different from saying "Stop modding - it's bad for your health and wallet".

[Ah Bui]

Stop modding is bad for yr health and wallet.

BM means stop modding is bad for your heart...and his wallet...no income to buy carrot for Ruth...

[Tanzy]

Nothing wrong with what BM said. "Stop modding is bad for your health and wallet" is different from saying "Stop modding - it's bad for your health and wallet".

Tomorrow must buy 9606 again. Huat ah!

[jon]

Tomorrow must buy 9606 again. Huat ah!

Bro, can ask nic to buy leh, still got 11 with him!

[jon]

Bro, can ask nic to buy leh, still got 11 with him!

Then kana can go for another round of spruce!

[WhiteMerc]

Bro, can ask nic to buy leh, still got 11 with him!

good suggestion... haha..

[Gullwings]

Congrats! Enjoy your ride!

[darthjason]

Thanks Gullwings..

anyway i buy Toto more often..wanna win, must win BIG! wahaha..