In door showroom-inventory at 75F

In my previous posts I indicated that we moved from 3rd ave. & Indian School Rd (Phoenix Motor Company) to our new location 2 blocks north of Camelback on Scottsdale Rd. (same company doing business as; Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale)
One of my favorite things about this new location is that almost all of our inventory, about 80%, is INSIDE where temperature is around 75F. Air conditioned vehicle inventory adds new level of luxury to car shoppers.

For those unfamiliar with Phoenix-Scottsdale Az, average summer temprature is 104F or 41 Celsius.

2014 C-class

When you choose to step into a Mercedes-Benz dealership, it's obvious that you are not looking for basic transportation. You know that you have stepped into the home of the most renowned auto maker in the world. The automaker that invented the automobile in 1886, and has led the industry ever since, with over 80,000 patents and counting. (ABS breaks, 4 wheel independent suspension, crumple zones, attention assist, pre-safe, crash testing program….etc)
Mercedes-Benz C-class has probably one of the toughest jobs among its siblings in Mercedes-Benz family. It is charged with impressing the largest crowd of Mercedes-Benz buyers with price including delivery charge, starting at $36,725 (MSRP) and going to neighborhood of $100,000. It is easier job to impress people with cars that start with $95,325 (MSRP / S-class)
The level of standard equipment for C-class is constantly changing, and adding more critical features to its buyers with every new model year. Attention assist, Mbrace 2, USB interface, Bluetooth audio streaming, rain sensing wipers,Integrated garage door opener, Adaptive break with HOLD function, split folding rear seats, TPMS for each wheel…etc) The Mercedes-Benz C-class has 9 airbags with 11 way protection as standard equipment . To very critical buyers, this fact alone earns high mark. MB, as a manufacturer, is famous for its dedication to safety and accident avoidance with two systems that come standard and are adopted by almost all auto manufacturers; ESP (electronic stability program) and BAS (Break Assist System) Additional safety equipment ( Driver Assistance Package, Lane tracking Package) are available as optional equipment. Please keep in mind that body of C-class is made from 70% high strength and ultra-high-strength steel. Its development regimen included more than 5,500 computer simulated collisions, with nearly 2 million elements, plus an extensive series of actual crash tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave it; Superior rating, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave it 5 star overall rating on its recent testing for 2013 Model Year.
Besides its world class safety ratings, the C-class offers you the choice of two distinct styles, as well as sedan or coupe versions. The sedan offers Sport or Luxury styling, while coupes offer only sport. Luxury styling is easily recognized with the three pointed star integrated on the hood of the vehicle, and sport styling has oversized star integrated in the front grill, and it is accompanied with few other elements. When you have decided on the styling of the vehicle, MB offers you choices of;

C-250 4 cylinder turbocharged engine with 201hp & 229 lb-ft torque, coupe and sedan
C-300 4 matic sedan with 248hp & 251 lb-ft torque, sedan only
C-350 with 302hp & 273 lb-ft torque, coupe and sedan
C-63 AMG with 451hp & 443 lb-ft torque, coupe and sedan, also available is the 507 edition wich boasts 507hp & 450 lb-ft torque.

All this should be considered an introduction to 2014 C-250 because most of it’s optional features require demonstration. Their usefulness would be wasted by describing them here, and you trying to imagine how they operate and the benefit they provide.Here is the link for Mercedes-Benz webiste where you can explore the options.


Drive kit plus for the Iphone; it seamlessly integrates a variety of social, navigation, and media apps including Facebook, Twitter, Google places (available from parts department for $599 + installation $80)

Mbrace 2; connects your C-class, your smartphone, your computer. Offers variety of safety, security, and convenience features like call for assistance in case of collision, remote lock and unlock your car from your smart phone, family driver monitoring, in vehicle internet….etc. http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/mbrace

2014 G-63 6x6

This is one of those cars that you read a lot about in the magazines, and then you watch some of the videos, and you really don't expect it to see it "in person". And just then, when you stand in front of it, walk around it, you realize how big this vehicle really is. MASSIVE. I think that nickname "Intimidator" would be very appropriate for this....vehicle. How tall/big this really is; my height is just above six feet, and standing in front of it, I'm noticing that headlights are leveled with my shoulders.
There are few features that would definitely steel your attention when you are looking at this vehicle. Fender flares are made out of carbon fiber, and seem to have the purpose of protecting the vehicle, and it would seem to have complete sense if you ignore the fact they are out of carbon fiber. Second detail is the wood made bed. I have to stay that I was surprised by use of wood in the bed of this monster. On the inside, you would be amazed how much space passengers in the rear have. On the second thought, if you don’t get enough space, in the vehicle this big……..right? Almost forgot, you can control the pressure in your tires from inside of the vehicle.....yup..........I know.
Since I don’t know much more about this vehicle then what I read in the press, I will provide you with enough pictures and links, so hopefully when this vehicle becomes available in US, I would be able to describe it in more details.

Autoweek,
Motor-Trend
Autoblog

2014 E-350 sedan / designo

In most of my previous posts, I would pic the car that has something special. Majority of the cases it would be new model of the vehicle or high performance car. This E-350 doesn't have high performance, in fact, it is one of the best-selling models MB offers. This means that once you step in to Mercedes-Benz dealership you are very likely to find several to choose from. So, why am I posting something that is common as a tree in a forest?
Well, it does have something special about it......colors!
This particular E-350 has Cardinal Red exterior paint. It is metallic red that is unlike anything that you have ever seen on E-class sedan. MB offered red exterior paint on E-class before, but is limited to the coupes. I tried to do research and find out did MB ever offer red color on E-class sedan, and I haven't found any results (for US market). So, this fact alone makes this car special, besides the fact that paint was delayed for more than six months. Also, you must account for $1,080 premium for cardinal red.

Interior of this beauty is matched with designo Natural Curly Maple wood accents together with designo Saffron Beige Leather package that comes with black DINAMICA headliner. Now is the time to tell you more about designo interior of this vehicle.
I assume that what you see on the pictures is pleasing to the eyes, but seeing it "live", up-close, and touching it, lifts up the spirit even higher.
Handpicked & hand polished designo wood gives this vehicle uniqueness and accents the car in a way that would make it very special. Since all designo interiors/exteriors must be specially ordered, what delays building process 6-8 weeks, rarity of the vehicle is almost guaranteed. I know that many have suspicious about the "wood" and I have to repeat that wood accents in the vehicle are real wood, coated with multiple layers of clear coat to achieve glossy finish and durability. Wood pieces are acquired by MB in accordance with responsible forestry regulations. Again, I would like to emphasize that each wood piece was hand-picked and polished for the maximum effect in appearance.
Each "designo" leather is nappa leather. So, what does "nappa leather" means? It is the term that indicates "soft to the touch" leather. What makes it special is that any part of this leather can't have any imperfections (discoloration, scratches, scuffs, wrinkles...etc) that are fairly common on big leather pieces. Clean, soft leather is treated with binding agents for color and durability where MB experience delivers on the promise of the quality. MB nappa leather is sourced from southern Germany.
E-class is one of the signatures of Mercedes-Benz and it is/was enjoyed since circa 1947. You will not have much trouble of spotting Mercedes-Benz on the road, but you will have trouble if you looking for uniqueness and rarity as well as in quality of materials used for this particular E-350.

Mercedes-Benz 2015 S-Class Coupe Interior HD Trailer