Calgary to cincinnati

wal · 04-27-2009, 05:02 PM

sorry if this is the wrong place to post this thread but i didnt know where else to post it.
Well i am planning to drive my 04 CLK55 from Calgary (Canada) all the way down to Cincinnati OH sometime around mid June. According to mapquest the trip is about 1900+ miles, and my car has about 19000 miles on it. Service B will be done in in few weeks, and i am installing new tires. Well my silly question is, do you think the car will make it with no problems for such a long trip? do i need to do something other than service B and tires before hitting the road? do i need to take some oil/coolant with me just in case?.

any feedback from people who have done such long trips would be appreciated.

Thanks and sorry again if this thread is in the wrong place.

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neilbo75 · 04-28-2009, 07:29 PM

You're in the right place ... I think the car will do fine.

I once had a problem driving across the German countryside, on my way back from Hockenheim. The darn easy entry latch froze on the driver's seat, leaving it in a awkward position. These cars are rock solid on the track but look out for the electric seats.

The navigation system directed me to a Benz dealer within 20 minutes - but it was a truck dealer. Another dealer was only another 15 minutes away (gotta love Germany).

They fixed the seat for free. "We call it service" said the head tech.

Gotta love Benz.

sleewell · 04-28-2009, 08:12 PM

i just drove from orange county CA to nashville, TN. 2100+ miles, and i did it in 2 (long) days. no issues.

it was a great drive and i was very pleased with how great my car did. 32-33 mpg the whole way.

you will be fine, especially if you are getting it serviced before you leave. check your tire pressure and you should be good to go, they will make sure all the fluids will be fine.

wal · 04-29-2009, 04:20 AM

Thank you very much guys .... , as for the Navigation i have the command system in it but also have a portable garmin (GPS) so i have no problem there i hope, so all should be fine then

Thanks

daragez · 04-29-2009, 05:41 AM

your car must be in great condition......!!! good luck to you...

denice25 · 04-29-2009, 05:59 AM

yes it will make it....Have a nice trip... Good luck..

04-28-2009, 07:29 PM	#2
neilbo75 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: living in Paris, France and San Diego ... Posts: 454 Drives: 2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupé	You're in the right place ... I think the car will do fine. I once had a problem driving across the German countryside, on my way back from Hockenheim. The darn easy entry latch froze on the driver's seat, leaving it in a awkward position. These cars are rock solid on the track but look out for the electric seats. The navigation system directed me to a Benz dealer within 20 minutes - but it was a truck dealer. Another dealer was only another 15 minutes away (gotta love Germany). They fixed the seat for free. "We call it service" said the head tech. Gotta love Benz. Last edited by neilbo75; 04-28-2009 at 07:37 PM.

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sleewell Super Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 623 Drives: 2006 C230	i just drove from orange county CA to nashville, TN. 2100+ miles, and i did it in 2 (long) days. no issues. it was a great drive and i was very pleased with how great my car did. 32-33 mpg the whole way. you will be fine, especially if you are getting it serviced before you leave. check your tire pressure and you should be good to go, they will make sure all the fluids will be fine. __________________

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daragez Almost a Member! Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 58 Drives: chevy	your car must be in great condition......!!! good luck to you... __________________ my heart is yours [img]http://******************/images/feecee9f1643651799ede2740927317a.gif[/img]

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denice25 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 166 Drives: civic	yes it will make it....Have a nice trip... Good luck.. __________________ "thanE"[img]http://******************/images/feecee9f1643651799ede2740927317a.gif[/img]

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04-29-2009, 04:20 AM	#4
wal Almost a Member! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 57 Drives: AMG-feet	Thank you very much guys .... , as for the Navigation i have the command system in it but also have a portable garmin (GPS) so i have no problem there i hope, so all should be fine then Thanks

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