The All New 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS has arrived at Keeler Mercedes-Benz

They're finally off the truck and in our showroom in Latham, NY - the newly designed 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.  At first glance this beauty catches your eye.  The redesigned CLS has very sharply sculped long sides and the wrap-around taillights look super high-tech with the addition of new LED lights.

Read some comments on the CLS and see our pictures below.

• "From a pure driving standpoint, the car is responsive in its handling, powerful enough to be highly entertaining and comfortable and quiet." -- AutoWeek 
• "With all the zigging and zagging, we got to know the CLS's new electromechanical power steering (Mercedes calls it a world first for the segment), which provided a direct, balanced feel in every situation we encountered, high speed or low." -- Motor Trend 
• "The long sides of the CLS are sharply sculpted and flow into tightly coiled haunches-the work of American-born, Art Center College-trained, Korean designer Hubert Lee, 37, the head of M-B's California advanced design studio. Wraparound LED taillamps are a beautiful high-tech link from sleek side to broad rear." -- Automobile Magazine 

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

There is not much out there more luxurious then the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.  It embodies everything that Mercedes-Benz stands for, performance, luxury and safety.  2012 looks to be a big year for Mercedes with the new S-Class as the major highlight.  I'm already looking forward to our annual Customer Appreciation party here at Keeler Mercedes-Benz which is always held in the fall.  I have a pretty good feeling that this gorgeous piece of machinery will be the star of show! 

Check out the article below on carmagazine.co.uk about the all new 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class which looks to be available in four different bodystyles including a convertible! 

The new Mercedes S-class arrives in 2012 – and there will be four versions of the new S codenamed W222.
In an attempt to cover an even wider segment of the luxury car market, the new 2012 S-class will be offered in four different bodystyles: standard wheelbase saloon (2012), extended wheelbase saloon (2013), coupé (2013, replaces the CL), and a four-seater convertible (2014).

Woah! That’s a lot of new S-classes!

All future rear-wheel drive Mercs will be based on a brand new components set known as MRA, short for Mercedes Rear-wheel drive Architecture. MRA is subdivided into 93 different modules which is a good indication of how flexible this matrix can be. The only two fixed points are the front and rear firewalls in relation to the axles and the drivetrain.
The next S-class boasts a brand-new four-link front suspension designed to further decouple the steering, braking and damping forces. In the rear, we should find an evolution of the faithful multilink arrangement. Air springs are standard again, but the clever ABC anti-roll system costs extra. ABC can also be had in combination with MBC, short for Magic Body Control.

Magic Body Control? Is that like a magic carpet?

Sort of. Employing two cameras to scan the road ahead, MBC can compensate surface irregularities milliseconds before the car encounters them. Up to 80mph, this option warrants a ride comfort which is second to none. Also new is Magic Light Control (MLC) which adds dynamic full LED headlamps complete with adaptive free-flow light patterns varying with speed, weather and steering angle.
As far as the next-generation ergonomics are concerned, those in the know predict a much easier-to-use Comand system with radically fewer knobs, buttons and switches. Instead, we can allegedly look forward to a single controller which – in combination with the more elaborate steering-wheel – operate all key features and functions.
Instead of a second screen positioned above the centre stack, MB is looking at a large multiple-imagery TFT display in the driver’s primary field of vision. What makes the new infotainment so unique are the much easier access, the vastly superior memory capacity (music, DVD, maps, internet) and the reprogrammable software.

Enough gadgets… What’s under the bonnet of the new 2012 Merc S-class?

The line-up stretches from the 204bhp four-cylinder to the EU6-rated V12 dyno-tested at 544bhp. Not enough grunt? Then you may have to wait for the spiciest AMG menu which is good for 650bhp, sources say.
New motors include the twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 which will be available in 306 and 354bhp form. One rung up, we find two turbocharged V8s promising 435 and 517bhp. Originally, MB intended to offer hybrid options for all new S-class models, but then marketing had a rethink, and now all that’s left are a mix of 204bhp diesel and 109bhp electric motor as well as the 306bhp V6 linked to the same plug-in whispering drivetrain. Mild hybrid is likely to be standard, but the 20bhp e-motor is not quite strong enough to justify an e-mode button.
This won’t change before 2014 when the new nine-speed autobox can accommodate a more potent 45bhp power pack.

How’s the S-class been doing?

Without China, North America and the Middle East, the Mercedes S-class would towards the end of its career be almost dead in the water. In Europe, for instance, sales of the ageing starship fell behind the new Audi A8 and the BMW 7-series in 2010.
A situation Mercedes plans to reverse with W222. It’s all change with the S-class!

Officially Official: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK pops its auto-tinting lid [w/video]

The thing about innovation is that to follow up, you tend to need another dose of innovation to keep people interested. Case in point: Mercedes-Benz having shoes to fill with its little SLK. The original was one of the first cars on the market with a modern retractable hardtop, taking after its costlier forebearer, the SL. And fourteen years later, with nearly everyone fitting folding tin roofs to their convertibles, the Stuttgart has launched the third-generation model with Magic Sky Control.

The innovative roof, as we've reported in the build-up to its release, adjusts the tinting of the glass panels automatically. It's an option, and buyers can still get a solid metal folding roof or a fixed-tint glass one if the electronic trickery is too much. Naturally, though, that's not all that's new about the new SLK.

The latest compact roadster from Stuttgart sits on a new platform with new styling. Whereas the outgoing model aped the SLR with its Formula One-style nose, the new SLK takes its cues from the SLS AMG with its more upright grille. The new shape is also more aerodynamic, and Mercedes has incorporated a new transparent panel between the rear roll hoops that tilts to optimize airflow and keep turbulence in the cabin to a minimum.

The SLK will launch in the North American market in SLK350 guise, packing a 3.5-liter V6 good for 302 horsepower and a 5.4-second sprint to 60 mph. The 1.8-liter, four-cylinder, 201hp SLK250 will follow, as is expected the naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V8 SLK55 AMG. The new SLK gets its official launch later this month at the head office in Stuttgart in celebration of the company's 125th anniversary, with its public debut slated for the Geneva Motor Show in March

Year End at Keeler Motor Car Company

When the holidays coincide with the month end, year end, decade end, and a major winter storm to boot, it tends to create a little "happy" chaos here at Keeler Motor Car Company.  Our new and used car managers are scrambling to get the last few customers into Keeler Motors and on the road in their new rides!  We expected to see many of our customers in here yesterday but as all of you know the Northeast experienced a rather big snowstorm.  Thankfully most of the snow ended up south and east of us but we still got a nice little snowblast from mother nature.  Well our fantastic snow removal crew here at Keeler Motor Car did a fantastic job yesterday and we are eager to finish our month and year up strong!
 
So, what does this all mean for you?  Well - this could possibly be the BEST week ever to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle at any of our Keeler locations. 

Happy Honda Days is still going on at Keeler Honda, the BMW Joy Sales Event is in full swing at Keeler BMW, the Mercedes-Benz Winter Event is still heating up The Mercedes-Benz Center at Keeler Motor Car, the All-New MINI Countryman has finally arrived in our Keeler MINI showroom and our smart center Latham has a fantastic deal on the 2010 smart fortwo pure coupe.
 
So much going on and such little time!  Get to Keeler Motor Car this week for these amazing sales.  For more information, or to set up an appointment for test drive, call 518-785-4197 or fill out the contact form at the following link:  Keeler Motor Car Contact

Drop off your Toys for Tots donation at Keeler Motor Car Company

Keeler Motor Car Company is an official drop center for the The United States Marine Corps annual Toys for Tots campaign for the 2010 holiday season. Keeler has drop boxes in all of its stores, including; Keeler Mercedes-Benz, Keeler BMW, Keeler Honda, Keeler MINI and smart Center Latham.  Please drop by any of our stores with your unwrapped toy.  We are taking donations through December 20, 2010.  

This campaign has reached out and assisted needy and deserving children all around the capital region for over 43 years. Without this wonderful program, children in our communities would not have the opportunity to celebrate the holidays the way they deserve to. In last year’s campaign the Marine Corps reached their goal of collecting over 120,000 toys and distributing them to deserving children, making their holiday’s memorable ones. This year, the Marine Corps with your help, hopes to exceed that goal and reach out to even more children. With these trying times and the recession still looming over this holiday season, we are in an even bigger need of support from our Capital Region community.

Keeler Mercedes-Benz sponsors the Futures Tournament in Albany, NY

Keeler Mercedes-Benz is proudly sponsoring the 2010 Future's Golf Tournament at Capital Hill Golf Course in Albany, NY. The mission of the Duramed FUTURES Tour is to prepare the world's best young women professional golfers for a successful career on the LPGA Tour. LPGA ALIGNMENT The Duramed FUTURES Tour is known as "the Road to the LPGA" and since 1999, it has been designated as the LPGA’s developmental tour. Best of luck to all the golfer's playing this weekend from Keeler Mercedes-Benz and Keeler Motor Car.

World's Fastest 3D Film Showcases the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

We finally know what Mercedes-Benz was up to when Tiff Needel stopped by the Isle of Man to drop in on some sort of high-budget commercial shoot. It turns out that the Silver Arrow wanted to nab the title of the world's fastest 3D film by shooting David Coulthard as he pushed the company's new SLS AMG to 167 mph. The whole shindig was captured by an army of camera vehicles, including at least one helicopter, a boom truck and, fittingly enough, another SLS AMG. The company even talked rally fiend Robbie Head into piloting the lead car ahead of Coulthard. The full feature will air this coming Sunday on the Sky 3D pub channel, but the rest of us can catch the action when the footage hits Mercedes-Benz dealerships all over the world later this year. Here's hoping they'll hand out some equally classy 3D specs just for the occasion. Hop the jump to enjoy a lengthy teaser of the feature as well as a making of video showing just what goes into creating a film with an extra dimension.
Source: www.autoblog.com

Review: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec

Drop the term "Big Benz" in conversation and most people assume you're talking about the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. While the full-size flagship sedan has – deservedly – earned that moniker over the years, when it comes to sheer size and volume, the GL-Class is truly Benz' behemoth. But don't take that as a negative. The GL350 Bluetec, the automaker's diesel-powered variant of its seven-passenger full-size sport utility vehicle, has plenty going for it. Under the hood is a torque-laden, fuel-efficient diesel, and after a week pulling family duty, we emerged impressed.

The appeal of the GL-Class is its roomy seven-passenger cabin, generous cargo capacity, truck-like ground clearance and ability to tow upwards of 7,500 pounds. Those uninterested in hauling weekend paraphernalia can get their paws on the "its-not-a-minivan" R-Class, which manages 2,500 pounds of towing and makes due with more passenger-friendly ground clearance. But what immediately impresses with the GL is its uncanny ability to hide its mass – it's often mistaken for its smaller (but still large) sibling, the five-passenger M-Class.Visual illusions aside, the GL-Class is nearly as big as a Cadillac Escalade. Yet unlike GM's high-riding luxo-ute, Mercedes-Benz has engineered the GL-Class with unibody construction. In return, the European is 400 pounds lighter than the American and its entire platform is stiffer.

The chromed "350GL" insignia on the rear liftgate infers an engine displacement of 3.5 liters, but don't be fooled. Today's badging nomenclature often has very little to do with what's going on under the hood, and in the case of the GL350 Bluetec, it boasts a 3.0-liter (2,987 cc) all-aluminum six-cylinder turbodiesel fitted with an intercooler. The powerplant delivers 210 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 400 pound-feet of torque starting as low as 1,600 rpm. The EPA rates the GL350 Bluetec at 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. Mated to a standard seven-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission, the 5,423-pound oil-burner will accelerate to 60 mph in just over eight seconds. Unlike the archaic live axle suspension found under the rear of the Escalade, the GL-Class utilizes an independent double-wishbone in the front and a four-arm multilink in the rear. All four corners are also dampened by a standard air suspension system – dubbed AIRMATIC – and the SUV rides on 20-inch alloy wheels wearing wide 275/50R20 tires.

Now in its fourth year of production (originally launched as the GL320 in 2006), the GL350 Bluetec has received a minor makeover for the 2010 model year. The freshening included new bumpers, front and rear skid pates, chrome roof rails, LED daytime running lights and a bump in wheel size from 19 to 20 inches as standard equipment. The interiors were fitted with improved seats with active headrests, a new leather steering wheel, redesigned instruments and upgraded burl walnut trim. Decorated in Boralo Red (read: burgundy) paint over Cashmere leather, our 2010 GL350 Bluetec tester arrived with a base price of $59,950. Several individual option packages, including an upgraded steering wheel, full leather and adaptive xenon lights bumped the price up a bit. However, the big hike came with the "Premium 2 Package" ($5,950) that includes navigation, COMAND voice control, Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 audio, HD Radio, an iPod interface and keyless ignition. When the adding tape stopped and destination/delivery was added, the grand total for GL350 Bluetec was $70,945.


Without question, the GL350 Bluetec is beautifully appointed. Passengers are greeted with yards of flawlessly sewn leather on the seats and doors, while darker contrasting leather covers the dashboard. Deep glossy wood trim is balanced with brushed aluminum accents on the vents, dials and various grab handles. The center console is large (thanks to the electronic P-R-N-D controls located up on the tree) and there's storage galore. Fit and finish is excellent, the quality of materials is superb and cabin lighting is nearly perfect. Distinctively European in execution, the overall aura of the cabin is classy, well-polished and appealing.Better still, all seven seating positions are comfortable. The front seats are very supportive, especially for the lower back, feeling as good after 10 hours as they do after 10 minutes. Second-row passengers are equally as content as they enjoy generous room for knees, legs and feet. The third row is a very pleasant surprise. Many SUVs have the obligatory seats back there (BMW X5, Audi Q7, Acura MDX, etc...), but more often than not, they are nothing more than thinly-padded uprights bolted to a shallowly scalloped floor. Thanks to the ML's unibody platform, the German engineers were able to carve out a deep and accommodating passenger compartment in the "way back" of the GL. (By the tape, the last row in the big Mercedes offers as much leg room as the second row in a mid-size Audi A4 sedan). Making it even more pleasant, entry/egress is easy as the second-row seat pivots forward and completely out of the way. It says volumes about comfort when adults volunteer to sit back there for a 40-minute trip – and emerge with a smile.

Source: autoblog.com

Customer Testimonial - The Mercedes-Benz Center at Keeler Motor Car Company

I have been a Mercedes-Benz owner since 1985. I lived in Long Island until 1995 and then moved to south Florida and now have a summer house in the Berkshires. All during this time I have owned new Mercedes along the way. I presently have four Mercedes-Benz cars. Two are new and two are classic convertibles. My service experience at Keeler Motor Car Company was by far....nothing ever came close, the best of any Mercedes dealer I have ever done business with in the past 25 years. Great Job Keeler Mercedes-Benz!!!! This is also my first letter telling any dealership that their service was excellent.

Tire Maintenance

Rick Walker is our Keeler Mercedes-Benz Service Manager. He has been with Keeler Mercedes-Benz for over 20 years. Rick will be writing articles for our blog regarding service and maintenance of your vehicle. If you have anything you would like Rick to write about please comment below. We're very excited to present to you Rick's first article...Tire Maintenance

Safety and security, something that seems to be on everyone’s mind these days. When I speak to people about their vehicles they are always quick to point out their due diligent on maintenance for the safety, security, and longevity of their cars. We speak about proper oil changing, replacing brake pads and the occasional burnt out bulb.

I am always surprised at the lack of attention to the single most important component of your car directly involved with its safety and security, the tires! If all goes right the tires are your vehicle’s only contact with the world around it, they are responsible for accelerating, stopping, maneuvering, high speed stability, and any other movement your vehicle makes. Ironically your tires are wear items, they must wear to perform so why do we generally ignore our tires? It seems each new generation of vehicle becomes higher performance and more powerful and tire manufacturers attempt to keep up by developing tires that grip better. Tires for today’s modern high performance vehicles are “lower profile” or less side wall creating less “slip angle” or less flexibility in the tire, which gives us very responsive steering but also greatly increases the load directly on the tread itself. This coupled with softer compounds and less tread depth make it more important than ever to “maintain” our tires.

There is a lot more to tire maintenance than one might initially think. If your car has the same size tires all the way around, tire rotation approximately every 5000 miles is one of the most important maintenance items. Tire pressure is also very important. Tire pressure must be periodically adjusted because air molecules can actually penetrate the rubber and exit naturally over time. There can also be parasitic loss between the tire and rim bead seal as well as the seal around the tire valve. Temperature changes also effect tire pressure, 10 degrees of ambient air temperature is equal to approximately 1 pound of air pressure in your tires. So adjusting tire pressures with the change of seasons is very important. Tire manufacturers recommend checking tire pressures monthly. You should be aware of your tires each time you walk up to your car, you can get a nail at any time and if any of your tires appears to be low on air there is a strong possibility it is very low on air.

Tires are considered to be worn out when they reach the manufacturers built in” wear bars” molded in the tread which is approximately 2/32in. or 2-3 mm of tread depth. And remember... as the tire wears down and the tire becomes thinner tire punctures become much more likely.
All new vehicles as of 2008 must have a tire pressure monitoring system. This is a very useful system that can save you from having a road side break down. It can save a repairable tire before it becomes unrepairable and it could even save your life! Unfortunately the system cannot work unless proper tire maintenance is carried out and the tire pressure monitor system is properly reset each time the tire pressure is reset. If this is not done then the system becomes an annoyance because the warning light is on more than it is off and people begin to ignore the warning. This can be a fatal mistake. A little time spent learning the very simple tire pressure monitor system and basic tire maintenance is a very smart investment.

by Rick Walker, Keeler Motor Car Company

2010 Albany Auto Show

The 2010 Albany Auto Show will be held April 9th - April 11th at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY. Keeler Motor Car will be on hand representing Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Honda, MINI and smart. You can go to www.enycar.org for more information.

Mercedes-Benz at the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet

The highly appealing and emotionally charged Cabriolet is the latest addition to the successful Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up. The open-top two-door model features a classic fabric soft top, making for a stylistically pure cabriolet feeling. Viewed from the side, the new model is an intriguing proposition – with clear proportions and a flawless cabriolet silhouette.

In keeping with the motto “four seasons, four passengers”, all-year-round suitability was right at the top of the developers’ list of priorities. With the new E‑Class Cabriolet, the open-top season lasts the whole year because, while many cabriolets tend to disappear from the roads of Western Europe in the autumn, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet (length/width/height: 4698/1786/1402 mm) continues to provide driving pleasure and comfort at this time of year.

New features include:

*AIRCAP® automatic draught-stop: always on board and easily controllable at the push of a button, it reduces turbulence substantially for all four seat occupants
*Modified AIRSCARF® neck-level heating system
*Acoustic soft top fitted as standard

The soft top can be opened and closed fully automatically within 20 seconds – even when driving at speeds of up to 40 km/h. The cabriolet roof is stowed in a special compartment behind the rear panel. A retractable cover separates the soft-top compartment from the boot area; it must be closed in order to close the soft top. If the roof is to remain closed, the cover can be slid rearwards, in which case the boot capacity is increased by 90 litres to 390 litres. A through-loading feature is included as standard for the new Cabriolet, as is EASY-ENTRY – a manually operated entry and exit aid for the rear passengers.

To read the article in its entirety click here.

Source: www.emercedesbenz.com

Mercedes-Benz Premieres New Environmentally Themed Ad Campaign During the Academy Awards

MONTVALE, N.J., March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestled among the tributes to Hollywood's brightest stars during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards will be a new Mercedes-Benz luminary, the S400 HYBRID. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will debut a new ad called "Tree of Innovation" which stars the S400 HYBRID and showcases the company's expanding repertoire of environmentally oriented vehicles. The ad is the first to feature the new "voice" for MBUSA's advertising, Jon Hamm, the Golden Globe winning star of the TV series Mad Men.

The Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 HYBRID is the world's first production vehicle powered by lithium-ion, a sophisticated new battery technology that is more compact and energy efficient than conventional batteries. It is one of two hybrids the company offers along with three BlueTEC clean diesels and an upcoming fleet of fuel cell vehicles.

"For decades we've been experimenting with alternative powerplant vehicles – from the days we invented the diesel more than 70 years ago – but for the first time it seems like the market is ready for these vehicles and this campaign showcases our portfolio and our direction," said Stephen Cannon, vice president of marketing for MBUSA.

The 30-second "Tree of Innovation" spot opens on a majestic 250 year-old tree in a beautiful, lush environment with dozens of glittering glass frames containing images of Mercedes-Benz innovations hanging from its branches. Under the tree is an S400 HYBRID. The camera languidly glides around the car to one of the glass frames. Inside the frame is the small, innovative lithium-ion battery that powers the S400 HYBRID. The camera continues to pan to a frame of the soon-to-arrive Mercedes-Benz hydrogen electric ("fuel cell") vehicle which emits only water. The next frame highlights the E320 BlueTEC that was awarded the "World Green Car of the Year" while a subsequent frame showcases the Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC fleet, some of the world's cleanest diesel vehicles. The spot ends noting that Mercedes-Benz not only strives to make the best cars in the world, but for the world: "a cleaner, safer future is what drives us."

"The challenge was to create a spot that could reflect both the environmental qualities of Mercedes and their technological leadership ... and do that in single spot. We think the combination of the lush environment with the high-tech screens surrounding the S400 does that," said Alex Gellert, partner and CEO of Merkley+Partners (New York), MBUSA's lead agency and creator of the campaign.

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The Long Game: 18 holes, 850 miles in an E-Class Diesel

Think "extreme sports" and you probably imagine mountain climbers without safety lines, skiers diving down vertical cliffs or base jumpers toppling off freshly finished skyscrapers. And when you think "golf?" That's right: badly coordinated clothing and a very long walk to get a gin & tonic.

It's a safe bet that you don't think of wombats, dive-bombing crows, water hazards that may contain deadly poisonous snakes, and a journey to the next tee that could be hundreds of miles. But then, you've never played golf Australian style. Oh, yes, it's extreme.

The Nullarbor Links is an 18-hole, par 72 golf course that starts at Kalgoorlie in western Australia and traverses some 850 miles to Ceduna in southern Australia. I'm going to need a bigger golf cart. Six-inch wheels and a nice frilly sunshade on top just ain't going to cut it.
A Mercedes-Benz E250CDi, on the other hand, looks like a much more tempting solution. And as it's diesel-engined, the fuel tank range should be huge. Range is important out there.

As we pick the car up from a local Mercedes dealer, he imparts a warning that serves as a good indication of the journey ahead: "Whatever you do, avoid hitting wombats. They'll rip the front of yer car off. Imagine hitting a cement-filled water trough -- I've seen a good wombat strike write a car off."

So we'll be avoiding wombats, then. As we set out for Kalgoorlie, the Merc settles into a relaxed but quick-ish gait. Even a couple of years ago, this Merc's performance would have been unbelievable -- here is a small displacement four-cylinder diesel that generates 204 hp, hits a top speed of nearly 150 mph, and goes 0-60 mph in a shade under 7.7 sec. For those who remember the bad old days of bad old diesels, these are phenomenal figures. The real kicker is, the Merc manages to do all this and remain refined. Sure, it'll never be as whisper-smooth as a good gas V-6 or V-8, but once it's rolling, you'll forget there's a diesel under the hood.
Problem is, even in the vastness of the Nullarbor Plain, we can't exploit the car's performance potential. If I had my way, we'd be cruising at 100 mph-plus, but the cops are everywhere -- in the air, hiding in bushes, lurking in unmarked cruisers. And they really take it personally if you speed, which seems ridiculous in this landscape of unreachable horizons.



Read the rest of the article here.

Source: MotorTrend

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG web special

Experience the SLS AMG web special: Extreme motor testing, behind the speed statistics and of course YOU behind the wheel!

Go to: http://www.sls-amg-special.com/com/en

You can always browse our Mercedes-Benz inventory at www.keelermercedesbenz.com

The Mercedes-Benz Center at Keeler Motor Car Car - Mid Winter Service Specials

Print or mention that you saw this on the Keeler Motor Car Blog and receive the following great service specials at the Mercedes-Benz Center at
Keeler Motor Car Company!

Hear what some of our Keeler Mercedes-Benz customers have to say!

Comments from our some of our Keeler Mercedes-Benz customers:

"Show My Appreciation"
Dear Dan,
I seldom write letters to employers, but I felt it was necessary to show my appreciation for your assistant service manager, Joe Palumbo.

My ML350 had a major electrical problem and Joe was on top of it from day one. He kept me advised of the problem and did his best to see that I received service that was prompt, courteous and reasonably priced.

It is a credit to Keeler Motor Car Company and Mercedes-Benz to have such a person as Joe, where service lately seems to be a lost art.

Joe does his job professionally and is an asset to your company.
Sincerely,
William Ellis

"Customer Satisfaction"
Dear Mr. Keeler,
I wanted to tell you about the positive experience I had dealing with Lynn Larson in your Mercedes-Benz dealership. I purchased a C300 4MATIC from Lynn in November, 2009.

I had visited your showroom earlier in the year. Lynn took us on a test drive of some automobiles, made her very polite sales pitch and we went on our way. She followed up a few times but i wasn't ready and told her I'd be in touch.

Around November 19, 2009, I received an email from your comppany with a great offer. I called up Lynn that day and told her I wanted the car. She said, "Great, red or black?"When I picked up my new Mercedes-Benz 2 days later, I arranged to meet with Lynn at a time of day when I hoped it would be a little sloer and she should take the time to show me how everything on the inside panel worked. She was kind enough to show us everything we needed.

Lynn Larson is a true professional. She is a great salesperson and is an asset to your team. I made sure that each time I returned, it was to meet with Lynn. I knew she was the person I wanted to do business with in your organization.
Sean Lally

"I highly recommend the dealership"
This is a terrific dealership. I expect to get my next car at Keeler. I highly recommend the dealership to my patients, friends and colleagues.
Patricia Fennell

"Keeler Mercedes-Benz Service"
No other Mercedes-Benz dealer that I have dealt with even approaches Keeler's level of taking care of its customers and being accessible and supportive.
Leonard J Laub

"Very refreshing"
Lynn Larson was probably one of the best sales persons I have met at a car dealership. She just showed me what I wanted to see and listened to me. Very unusual and refreshing.
Denise Petersen

"Mercedes-Benz Center at Keeler Motor Car Company"
FANTASTIC service! Very consistent and the staff always goes above and beyond.
John D. Flory

Watch Michael Schuhmacher as he does the impossible in the SLS AMG. Is it still a car? What do you think?

Spied in the Arctic Circle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML - Spy Shots

Although the Mercedes-Benz prototype captured here by spy photographers looks more akin to a heavily-armored government vehicle, underneath all that camouflage lies the next-generation ML sport-utility vehicle. Unfortunately, since we won’t see the new ML on the market until about the mid-2011 timeframe, information is still skimpy at this time.

The current Mercedes ML last saw a makeover for the 2009 model year, a minor reworking which included little more than new headlights, bumpers and an interior refresh. The 2012 ML, on the other hand, will see a complete restyling. Little of that is visible at this time, although we can make out a new headlight assembly peeking through the test mule’s cladding. The notable change here is the adoption of an Audi-esque strip of LED lights beneath the headlamps. The grille appears to have taken on the more upright and simpler styling of the smaller GLK.

The heavy cladding of the ML prototype serves to hide the exact lines of the 2012 model’s body, but it can’t hide the fact the new car looks to retain a similar profile (despite all new body panels), although we’re told overall length will decrease slightly.

It’s also too early to talk specifically about the new ML’s array of drivetrains, but you can bet it will feature a gasoline-electric hybrid model and a turbodiesel, just as the current model does. Rumors suggest we can also expect a plug-in hybrid with a twin-turbo V-6, while the AMG model will use a turbocharged gasoline V-8—possibly with as much as 570 bhp to compete with BMW’s 547-bhp X5 M.

Save the Date - 3rd Annual Keeler Motor Car Sidewalk Sale

Save the Date!!

The 3rd Annual Keeler Motor Car Sidewalk Sale has been scheduled. Make sure you're here on February 20th and 21st to view over $1,000,000 in used car inventory all indoors and under one roof. Check back here or on www.keeler.com soon for more details!!

You won't want to miss it!