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1094 messages, Last post on Oct 21, 2009 at 5:02 PM
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Looking at BMW 5 series,GS and the MB E series for a used,under 40k miles 02-04 car.Wife has a RX330 and although not perfect wants to keep it so I would prefer to by something with a different badge then Lexus and like the look of the MB the best si I sense I am ready to roll the dice. Question is,after reading all three manufactures threads on here the MB E class seems to have most complaints.While on Ebay surfing( there is one guy in Phoenix who seems to have several) I see several MB factory Buybacks that have been repaired by factory for everything from Battery(?) to SRS,Brake and various Eletric problems.Has anyone ever gone that route and with all I have read here would you think there is even mre risk of a lemon. thanks in advance |
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Replying to: zeen (Apr 12, 2007 5:14 am) Aurora Auto Wrecking Inc 9217 Aurora Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 524-8700 They are the number one place in NW to get parts. Cost are very good.Not like east coast... but very good. Would help if you had some type of part number... if not they will still help you. GOOD LUCK!
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Replying to: bottomsupp (Apr 13, 2007 10:35 pm) I assume you were responding to my message about the switch. I will give them a try. I am in the Northeast but perhaps they would mail the part to me. Thanks |
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Is there a way to remove the headlight cover (or to access the interior of the headlight assembly) to clean the lenses? I noticed the lenses have spots on them either from leakage or condensation. Also, I too have a radio issue. It starts getting static and it gets louder until the radio cuts out and I get a message "Error cannot establish audio connection". It happens sporadically. Any advice is appreciated.
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Replying to: zeen (Apr 24, 2007 3:25 am)
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Replying to: zeen (Jun 11, 2007 3:59 pm) Good luck - post back and let us know! |
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I left a message asking if anyone knew how to do this.... No one replied and I figured it out. Mercedes has put two plastic access pieces; one on each side. They are held shut with two plastic screws on each side. Raise the car using a floor jack, WEAR safety glasses, as you open the doors, dust/dirt drop down. Use a flash light locating the back cover of fog light housing. Remove the black cover. The bulb is held in place the same way the headlight bulbs are. Mercedes is using a very backwards way of securing the bulbs to housing. What is wrong with very air tight socket type bulb holders that every one else is using. The fog light assembly has several unnecessary pieces to it. I am glad I didn't need to remove the large underbody black cover for this. My next project is to replace the coolant. For that, I bet I need to remove the large cover. I already made a small cut out in the OTHER underbody cover to access the oil drain plug. Joe
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Replying to: jodar96 (Jun 12, 2007 8:43 am) 
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| I bought certified pre owned 1999 E 320 with 48k miles in in 2005. Dealer replaced front rotors as part of certified pre owned preparation. Had to replace both rear window regulators. One covered by extended warranty, one not. Also had crankcase balance failure, dealer had tsb/recall in system, covered by warranty. Replaced all spark plugs at my expense to have it run like it is supposed to at a cost of $600.00. Have 72 k miles on it now. Replaced OE tires with irelli P 6 tires. Performance and handling are excellent,like a new car. Get the warranty | |
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| I bought certified pre owned 1999 E 320 with 48k miles in in 2005. Dealer replaced front rotors as part of certified pre owned preparation. Had to replace both rear window regulators. One covered by extended warranty, one not. Also had crankcase balance failure, dealer had tsb/recall in system, covered by warranty. Replaced all spark plugs at my expense to have it run like it is supposed to at a cost of $600.00. My email(s) to dealer to share cost of plugs since failure caused spark plugs to be fouled were never acknowledged. Have 72 k miles on it now. Replaced OE tires with Pirelli P 6 tires. Performance and handling are excellent,like a new car. Get the warranty | |
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