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#6689 of 6709 E320 2005 Brake Rotor Replacement by smellor Nov 05, 2008 (9:30 am)
After 11,000 miles the front disc Brake rotors were 2mm below minimum spec. I purchased the car certified pre-owned at 34K miles (now 45K). The dealership charged $275 labor and $104 parts (they paid for 1 of the rotors). Is this to be expected? Does this mean that every 20K I will need to replace the rotors? Shouldn't this be covered? Replies to this message: greasykid1 (Nov 09, 2008 9:58 am) kevinc5 (Nov 09, 2008 10:22 am) microrepair (Nov 10, 2008 2:51 pm)
#6690 of 6709 Re: E320 2005 Brake Rotor Replacement [smellor] by greasykid1 Nov 09, 2008 (9:58 am)
Replying to: smellor (Nov 05, 2008 9:30 am) This is a wear and tear item. I have 30,000+ mi on my 2005 E320CDI and am not even close to needing replacement. Your driving requirements and style will dictate wear milage.
#6691 of 6709 Re: E320 2005 Brake Rotor Replacement [smellor] by kevinc5 Nov 09, 2008 (10:22 am)
Replying to: smellor (Nov 05, 2008 9:30 am) Sounds like you had 45,000 miles on the rotors My 2000 E320 averages about 60,000 on front rotors and 25,000 miles on pads. Why did the pay for one of the rotors?
#6692 of 6709 Re: E320 2005 Brake Rotor Replacement [smellor] by microrepair Nov 10, 2008 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: smellor (Nov 05, 2008 9:30 am) I have owned a 96 and a 2001 E320 and could never get more than 30K out of the pads and sometimes could get two pad sets out of the rotors, but not always. MB uses very soft pad and rotor material so that they wear away quickly and keep the heat build up to a minimum to prevent brake fade. One side effect is that the wheels get covered with brake dust very quickly. When my 01 E320 had about 60K miles and needed it's second set of front pads (the rears on my cars always lasted twice as long as the front), I did some research and found some aftermarket pads and rotors by wither PAG or PBR (can't remember which, I don't own the cars anymore). They were about 30% cheaper than the OEM parts, worked every bit as well, gave off almost NO dust at all, and lasted about twice as long. That's called a WIN, WIN, WIN, WIN in my book. On the other hand, your dealer did that work at really good prices. Normally you would be paying about $6-700 total for the front pads and rotors at most dealers.. Brakes are wear items as someone else mentioned and Mercedes will only pay for rotors if they fail prematurely due to a manufacturing defect and 45K miles is not premature to them. And a friend of mine had all four rotors replaced on his 2001 E320 when it was less than 4 years old with just 26K miles and Mercedes refused to pay for any of it even though the rotors had voids in the casting that were causing the premature wear..!!! All of which is why I just traded my 01 E320 for an 09 Mazda6 GT sedan.. We retirees can't afford the repair bills on a Mercedes after Starmark runs out.... So I'm off to the Mazda6 forum... I'll miss the Mercedes ride, but not much else...
#6693 of 6709 Sport option or no, ride quality, tires, comfort by revras Dec 24, 2008 (3:57 pm)
I will be leasing a E350 before the end of the year. The dealer is discounting the sport package equipped models( no charge option) . I am curious bout the differences in comfort, handling, tire wear and other opinions on the Sport option package vs standard luxury package. I like the looks but dont want to sacrifice the ride quality and am curious how much it is affected. Thanks Replies to this message: Patrick11MB (Feb 21, 2009 11:24 am)
#6694 of 6709 Sport Package by kevinc5 Dec 24, 2008 (4:11 pm)
I've been considering purchasing an E350 in early '09. My understanding is that the sport package is a no charge option regarldless of where you buy. The sport package gives you a stiffer suspension with more expensive performance tires which wear faster. Also, the setup is staggered (rear tires larger than the front), which eliminates your ability to rotate. The additional cost of tires could add up. Check the specific tire sizes supplied with each option on the MBZ site, then check replacement tire prices on a site like Tirerack.com.
#6695 of 6709 Re: Sport option or no, ride quality, tires, comfort [revras] by Patrick11MB Feb 21, 2009 (11:24 am)
Replying to: revras (Dec 24, 2008 3:57 pm) hi, did you get the E350 yet?... Because i have a 2006 E350 and I love it. It is a very comfortable car. It gives a very nice ride as well. hope you like it or will like it when you get it.
#6696 of 6709 Sport Package by kevinc5 Feb 21, 2009 (11:50 am)
I've put my E350 plans on hold. I may go with a CPO. Also, 2009 E prices should be better as the 2010 approaches...and that Hyundai Genesis has also caught my eye.    As the market continues to slide I'm starting to like that dent in my 2000 E320 trunk lid...may keep it.
#6698 of 6709 A/C CONTROLLER by omoyanghede Apr 09, 2009 (12:53 am)
HAD MY CLIMATE CONTROLLER CHANGED. EACH TIME I TRIED TO TURN ON MY A/C, THE EC RED LIGHT COMES ON. WHAT COULD BE WRONG? NEED HELP.

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