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181 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2008 at 3:49 PM
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Replying to: alpogi (Jan 15, 2008 8:06 am) That's kind of high. I understand those cars are not really reliable. Cost of owning is too much from I I've heard. Acura and Lexus rated higher by JD Powers and Consumer Reports. |
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Well, you have to ask yourself, "why am I looking at MBZs in the first place?" Obviously, it is something about a MBZ that appeals to you or you would not have been contemplating purchasing one. Is it how prestigious people look in them? Is it how classy they look? It is after all one of the finest cars in the world. Not a car trying to compete with one of the finest cars. Look at someone driving an Acura, or a Lexus, then look at someone driving a MBZ. You see a marked difference, don't you? The car makes even a geek look like someone of substance. So, again, if you are a very practicle person, then go get you an Acura, or a Lexus even. They are nice cars. They have now both been in the high end of the luxury car arena for about; 22 years for Acura, (Legend) '86, and 18 years for Lexus, (LS400) '90. MBZ has been around since, the beginning of the automobile. That title they hold distnctly to themelves. No other car in the world has that coveted title, but MBZ. I drive a MBZ, had a BMW first, 7 series, you could not tell me anything either, I brought my MBZ for my X, she gave it back upon departure. I have never felt the same way in my BMW the way I feel in my MBZ, people even look at me differently. Not that they matter, but they just do. Maybe that is why people who drive them seem to, or appear to have it going on. Just my opinion. EAGreen |
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Replying to: shanncon (Sep 09, 2007 6:11 pm) when i am at the FSS screen where it says "Service B, Due now", i hold down the reset button for about 8 seconds. the screen returns to the milage section automatically. did anyone else have this problem? |
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I have a 2003 C230 sedan. I followed the instructions below with all of my doors closed. But i never saw the message in step 4 after i held on to the reset button. When i was at the FSS screen, i held down the reset button for 8 seconds, the screen goes back to the mileage screen. has anyone seen this problem before? 1 Turn electronic key in the steering lock to position 1 2 Operate the system selection button (on steering air bag, left side bottom button) until the complete overview (total mileage and trip odometer) is displayed in the instrument cluster. 3 Operate the arrow button above the selection button until the service symbol and the actual remaining mileage, time, or service exceeded indication is displayed 4 Press the (R) button on the instrument cluster for about 3 seconds until the message "DO YOU WANT TO RESET THE SERVICE INTERVAL?" CONFIRM BY PRESSING THE BUTTON appears 5 Press the button (R) again within 5 seconds 6 The message "Remaining mileage" of 10,000 Miles or 15,000 Km will appear |
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| anybody out there know where to get instruction on how to reset FSS counter milage after changing oil. A & B Maintenace | |
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My service advisor just called to inform me that a "complete assembly" of hoses:emissions, catch hose, etc. need to be replaced due to a crack in the filler neck that goes to the gas tank. ( I took the car in because the "Check Engine" light was on). Dealer est: $1000!! Is this reasonable? Also, an indep MB service shop told me this should be covered under the 7yr/70,000 fuel system warranty. Can anyone offer additional advice? HELP!! |
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I have a 2006 C280 with now almost 40.000 miles. I bought it second hand at 25.000 miles. This is my first MB. When I bought it I serviced the car at a MB dealer in Fort Myers, FL, since the A service was due. Cost me more than $400!!!!!!!!!. Only for oil change and some check list done. I'm not rich, but love cars. How can MB charge so much for basic maintenance? I have had Toyotas and Hondas in the past, servicing them with my mechanic at a very reasonable price and using them for years without big problems. I expect even more performance and durability from MB than my Toyotas and Hondas. That's why I decided to keep doing the MB maintenance with my mechanic which cost me a lot much less. My car runs good and I plan to keep it for years. Not coming back to service the car at the Dealer. You can do it if you are rich or want to give your money to them. Is just common sense. MB creates you the urgency to donate them your money in order to maintain your car, but isn't that you pay a lot for that car and deserve more durabilty and less expensive maintenance?. Love the MB performance, love the car. But don't like the system they have created making the brand only accesible for rich people, which I guess that's what they want and that's why they charge you so much for maintenance.
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Replying to: jorandiguz (Aug 02, 2008 8:13 am) Our dealer in Portland OR has been very sensitive to independent competition, and prices his service accordingly. If you think the price is too high, the logical thing to do is look elsewhere, unless you're trying to get a warranty problem taken care of. This would also be the right place to insert a plug for the Mercedes-Benz Club of America [MBCA.org]; you can get good service referrals from club members by posting on the MBCA website, as well as ask technical questions of fellow club members. Cost is $45 a year, but well worth it if you're serious about Mercedes.
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Replying to: jrct9454 (Aug 03, 2008 12:16 pm) |
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I'm a new MB owner. Bought a 2005 C-230 K Sport with very low miles in March '08. I've already put 10,000 miles on it so far and haven't had any trouble. I did find an independent service provider who has changed my oil, conducted the standard service overview and gave it all a green light. Now 3 weeks later, my Service B indicator has started showing up and I'm not quite sure what that means/entails. I've never been one to pay much attention to so-called required service schedules with previous vehicles, and never had a problem. These schedules have always just seemed like money-making propositions for dealers. But is it different with MB? What is supposed to be done as part of this Service B, and how do I turn the indicator off if I don't deem the service call necessary? I've looked through the service manual but it just says to visit your local MB dealer. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
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