Hi Dwight, To be honest, I didn't really look for one, but will next time I'm there. The only diesels I see around here, in the newer models, are most often in the large GL SUVs. You do see the odd one in an M Class too. I'm not sure if either are Bluetech, or just their regular diesels, as I'm not really up on the latest diesel offerings. The did have a SDL in for servicing, getting it's snows on though.
A number of older cars here are still dealer serviced, including mine, ('88), right up until I purchased it about a year or so ago. I'll ask about what models the Bluetech is offered in here (Canada) next time I'm in, and report back. ;-) Ed 300E 2009/12/10 Dwight E. Giles, Jr <degco...@cox.net> > ED, > Did they have any Bluetecs there? > > Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co > Dwight E. Giles, Jr. > Wickford RI 02852 > > -----Original Message----- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of E M > Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 2:12 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] trip to the local dealer > > I was in the area, so stopped off at one of my local dealers today, for a > peek around. I do these little dealer showroom updates for those who don't > have a dealer nearby to see what's new on the floor. > > Anyway, I know there's isn't a lot of interest on the list with newer > models, but looking at the build quality, and attention to fit and finish > on > the current C, E, and S Class models, it looks like Mercedes has turned the > corner, and are now headed back in the right direction. The previous model > S Class was a huge disappointment to me. My first experience with one, was > running my hand along the inside of a door seal, only to have one of the > spot welds cut my finger, which was protruding through the paint!! Ok, I > thought a one off boo boo, but found the same things on another car! Hard > to believe that car was made by the same company as the W140 series. Yeah > yeah, I know the W140 was a fortune to run, and service properly, but it > was > never meant for the masses, or those on a budget. > > The new S is amazing! Interior fit and finish, feel and look of materials > are all first class. Not a cheap car, but I'm sure regardless of how much > you spend, if you couldn't find better quality. The way things are put > together, looks every bit as good as on the Maybachs I've seen. > > Caught a peek at the new E Class, in full pavement melting AMG kit. It was > pulling away from teh dealer, and sounded every bit the business!! Yummy. > > They also had a Hybrid S there, and other than exterior badges, I couldn't > tell it from a standard gasser car. Most Ss here seem to come with the AMG > sport package, so regardless of the engine, they all looks a bit sportier > and more aggressive. > > They also had a SLR 733 drop top on the floor. I'm wondering with how much > they've depreciated (if you peek on eBay), and the new SLS arriving soon, > if > ppl are just waiting for the new car, which gives similar performance, but > at a lot less money. > > They also had an original Gullwing on the floor which has been there > awhile, > so maybe it's a company car, or belongs to the guy who owns the dealership. > Either way, great looking car, and must have looked like something from > outer space when it first arrived. Much like the Countach in the 70s. > > Well there it is. Off to remove the snow from the old E, and give it a > quick vacuum. > > Happy motoring everyone. > > Ed > 300E > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com