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My husband picked up this car in Stuttgart to drive over in Germany for several months. Since delivery he's noted several issues with this car. This is the list he sent me. 1. The rear window defroster is malfunctioning 2. The memory for adjusting the seat(s) is not working 3. The steering-wheel positioning does not allow an upward movement 4. The break peddle rattles when the car is started 5. The windshield wipers go crazy at times 6. The navigation system does not work correctly 7. When I turn the heater on, the A/C light comes on 8. The entire inside windows covered in a layer of ice. I wondered if anyone experienced these same problems or has any suggestions. Talking to the German dealer has been frustrating and nothing seems to get fixed. At this rate, we are even hesitant to have it shipped over here to the states. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Replying to: newmbowner (Apr 17, 2005 4:55 pm) |
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ADAC Breakdown Statistics for 2004 Mercedes-Benz is one of the winners in this year’s compilation of breakdown statistics by the German motorists’ association ADAC. The brand’s passenger cars received top marks in three automotive categories. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class was the winner in the “Lower Mid-Range” category, making it the most reliable compact car on Germany’s roads, according to the breakdown statistics compiled by ADAC. The average breakdown rate for the 2004 models of the A-Class was only 2.3 per thousand. Equally impressive was the performance of the M-Class, which won top honours in the “Off-Roader” category. The average breakdown rate for the 2004 models of the M-Class was only 2.5 per thousand. The experts at ADAC were especially pleased by the models of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the S-Class, whose extremely low breakdown rates won them top spots in the “Upper Mid-Range/Luxury Class” category. |
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Of course, NOW the price of oil starts going down! Doesn't matter, the torque on this car makes me absolutely giddy. I traded up from a Lincoln LSE and, while I miss some of its' handling characteristics, the CDI is close enough in that area except when I really wanna throw my car into a curve. The Benz makes up for it in the overall powertrain refinement (I do NOT miss the LSE tranny.. yecch.) A couple of nits: Having come close to a "panic" stop twice now - the rear brakes actually sound and feel like they are locking up. I've not stood on the pedal long enough to find out if that's a problem. What are the panic braking characteristics that you've noticed? Also, can't DCX give me a rearview mirror compass? Navigating the Atlanta cow trails called "roads" I used to rely on a compass to get me out of the tree canopy. I suppose I shoulda popped for the nav system... |
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Click Here This is good news for the current E320 CDI's replacement which will have the same 320 designation, but the car (a 2007 model) will have an all new 224hp 3.0L V6 that MB expects to be able to comply with Cali (and others) emissions once low-sulfur diesel is available next year. M
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Replying to: merc1 (May 03, 2005 4:47 am) |
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Replying to: merc1 (May 03, 2005 4:47 am) I could not access the website you had provided! Here is another site with the record breaking news. Quite an endorsement for the MB320CDI. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050503/nytu158.html?.v=8
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Replying to: dewey (May 03, 2005 10:47 am) http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2050502.003
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Replying to: gagrice (May 03, 2005 3:22 pm) This would be a great engine for the new MB M class.
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Replying to: dewey (May 03, 2005 5:31 pm) You can bet that engine will be placed in the E, ML, R and maybe the next generation C-Class starting as soon as this fall or for the 2007 model year. All MB, BMW and Audi are waiting for is that clean diesel fuel to be in good supply in the U.S. I predict that all three will do big diesel business, getting the word out is key. Diesels need to be cast in a different light so people don't hold onto those negative images from the last go round. M
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