Hi all,
I've been watching the forum for ages, but now joined as a member as reality is fast approaching and we're going to make a decision soon. We live in Hampshire, so have been speaking with MB dealers locally.
I think we've settled on the following spec :
Marco Polo 250 AMG line
Brilliant Silver
Black Leather
Dark Flooring
Surround 360 camera
Command
Side Awning Silver
Individual 5th seat
Diesel aux night heater
Towing Pack
I've been trawling the site, but I'm still confused on a couple of things :
1. Aux heater vs Aux night heater. The night heater is twice the price, and lower powered. Looking at the online manual, the aux heater is operated by the main controls on the MP, whilst the night heater is operated by the camping LCD unit. There no longer seems to be an option on the price list for aux heaters with remote control. I do like the idea of setting a temperature, and if at any point it drops below the set temperature, the aux night heater will kick in automatically, much as it would with central heating at home.
I'll prob end up with the night aux heater, as we'll be hopefully using the MP all seasons.
2. We have two kids under 7, and the concern with the light floor is that it will show marks very quickly and be a nightmare to keep looking clean. On the flip side, the dark floor with black leather may be a tad gloomy. Leaning at this point towards the dark for practicality reasons. Would be great to get feedback on other experience.
3. I'm likely to keep the MP for a fair few years, so was considering Distronic as a final option. Not convinced, at the moment, but guess you have to experience it to appreciate it. Anyone have this as an option?
4. Finally, the current brochure says that with black seats, the dash is black (both upper and lower). Looking on line though, all the silver MP's that I've seen have black upper dash, silk beige on the lower. Has anyone taken delivery recently with a MP with black seats? Would be interesting to see what lower dash colour yours has.
Many thanks,
Graham
I've been watching the forum for ages, but now joined as a member as reality is fast approaching and we're going to make a decision soon. We live in Hampshire, so have been speaking with MB dealers locally.
I think we've settled on the following spec :
Marco Polo 250 AMG line
Brilliant Silver
Black Leather
Dark Flooring
Surround 360 camera
Command
Side Awning Silver
Individual 5th seat
Diesel aux night heater
Towing Pack
I've been trawling the site, but I'm still confused on a couple of things :
1. Aux heater vs Aux night heater. The night heater is twice the price, and lower powered. Looking at the online manual, the aux heater is operated by the main controls on the MP, whilst the night heater is operated by the camping LCD unit. There no longer seems to be an option on the price list for aux heaters with remote control. I do like the idea of setting a temperature, and if at any point it drops below the set temperature, the aux night heater will kick in automatically, much as it would with central heating at home.
I'll prob end up with the night aux heater, as we'll be hopefully using the MP all seasons.
2. We have two kids under 7, and the concern with the light floor is that it will show marks very quickly and be a nightmare to keep looking clean. On the flip side, the dark floor with black leather may be a tad gloomy. Leaning at this point towards the dark for practicality reasons. Would be great to get feedback on other experience.
3. I'm likely to keep the MP for a fair few years, so was considering Distronic as a final option. Not convinced, at the moment, but guess you have to experience it to appreciate it. Anyone have this as an option?
4. Finally, the current brochure says that with black seats, the dash is black (both upper and lower). Looking on line though, all the silver MP's that I've seen have black upper dash, silk beige on the lower. Has anyone taken delivery recently with a MP with black seats? Would be interesting to see what lower dash colour yours has.
Many thanks,
Graham