mattk
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with those active driving lights that light up individually when you turn the wheel, whats the point? just looks like you have your fog lights on and one is broken, what about the old bill as well wont they just think you have your fogs on seeing as they know nothing about cars and the last one that pulled me asked if my car was a one of them Focus things
[Edited on 27-10-2008 by mattk]
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Colin
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God knows, merc-benz seem to enjoy their line of usless drive aids, like my mate was telling me about the electric seats in his old mans merc that adjust the side supports as you corner, just incase you maybe almost slide off the seat I imagine! 
Merc's deffo a car for old codgers to get to golf/nursing home safely IMO 
[Edited on 27-10-2008 by Colin]
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deano87
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Yeah, I think they look ridiculous.
Also, they do a funny thing when you lock/unlock them with the fogs - has sidelights on etc at the same time.
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BYRON
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intelligent light system iirc. Same sort of concept as alot of other manufacturers in the market today, just executed a bit differently.
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Ian
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... and looks like you left your fog lights one but one blew.
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alan-g-w
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
God knows, merc-benz seem to enjoy their line of usless drive aids, like my mate was telling me about the electric seats in his old mans merc that adjust the side supports as you corner, just incase you maybe almost slide off the seat I imagine! [Edited on 27-10-2008 by Colin]
M5's have that... can imagine it's a big help tbh, like ultimate bucket seats.
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by alan-g-w
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Originally posted by Colin
God knows, merc-benz seem to enjoy their line of usless drive aids, like my mate was telling me about the electric seats in his old mans merc that adjust the side supports as you corner, just incase you maybe almost slide off the seat I imagine! [Edited on 27-10-2008 by Colin]
M5's have that... can imagine it's a big help tbh, like ultimate bucket seats.
On M5's isn't it when you press the 'M' button for +500bhp? Which is fair enough.
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CorsAsh
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God knows. I know the DRLs on Audis dim when the blinker is on so you can see the amber more clearly, but don't see why Merc would be flicking the fogs on and off.
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smu86e
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Some mercs are for grandads but the c63 with lsd as a extra... they drive like you would not belive!!
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deano87
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Originally posted by CorsAsh
God knows. I know the DRLs on Audis dim when the blinker is on so you can see the amber more clearly, but don't see why Merc would be flicking the fogs on and off.
I think it's like BMW Active Lighting or what ever it's called so you can see where you're going when you go round corners 
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mattk
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I know what it is, its been around since the 50`s, the Citroen DS had it,
just thought Id mention it looked crap
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CorsAsh
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Originally posted by deano87
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Originally posted by CorsAsh
God knows. I know the DRLs on Audis dim when the blinker is on so you can see the amber more clearly, but don't see why Merc would be flicking the fogs on and off.
I think it's like BMW Active Lighting or what ever it's called so you can see where you're going when you go round corners
We have cornering lights built into the headlights for that, and BMW actually swivels to look round the corners.
Mind you, it's different driving over here. Unlike the UK, there's no catseyes, too me ages to figure out why I was having trouble negotiating roads at night then realised I was missing reference points. Maybe you need the Merc thing to light up the verges more clearly.
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alan-g-w
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Originally posted by deano87
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Originally posted by alan-g-w
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Originally posted by Colin
God knows, merc-benz seem to enjoy their line of usless drive aids, like my mate was telling me about the electric seats in his old mans merc that adjust the side supports as you corner, just incase you maybe almost slide off the seat I imagine! [Edited on 27-10-2008 by Colin]
M5's have that... can imagine it's a big help tbh, like ultimate bucket seats.
On M5's isn't it when you press the 'M' button for +500bhp? Which is fair enough.
I was assuming the Merc would be the same.
Imagine pootling around a car park getting jabbed in the side by the seat bolster - can imagine you need to press some sort of 'sport' button anyway.
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davcohen
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Originally posted by Ian
... and looks like you left your fog lights one but one blew.
I thought Merc just had a wiring issue as ive seen a couple about that keep flickering. dont quite understand the reason still but i assume there must be one
I wouldnt mind a seat that inflates either side as you corner holding you in place, cant quite see a negative until that one time it fails 
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mattk
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Ive seen them alot when you have finished going round the corner they go off ive been in front of them on country roads and been looking constanly in my rear vewi thinking of how naff they look, one comes on then goes off, then the other is on and goes off....
I wouldnt say no to a Merc though
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VegasPhil
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Mate bought an A-class home the other day that parks itself.
I missed it, but sounded a bit mental 
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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