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Re: 4-Matic [merc1] by albell
May 18, 2006 (2:25 am)
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Replying to: merc1 (May 17, 2006 8:39 pm)

Bingo. The pricing -- or rather perceived value for $$ -- IS the problem for the R, given its demographic sweet spot. On the other hand, MB doesnt seem to have any problems moving very well equipped M-Classes, and likely will sell a bunch of GL's, which again suggests that marketing muffed this punt.
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Re: Windscreen too tight? [rclassfan] by benzster
May 18, 2006 (8:08 am)
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Replying to: rclassfan (May 15, 2006 3:25 pm)

Sorry about the late post. Mercedes glass is labeled, but the same glass is made on the same line as PPG. It won't be labeled MB and it may raise questions on trade in. That said, there is an issue with independents replacing glass and trying to reuse the sensors. Don't let them do it! Since this is through insurance, why would you not let MB do it? This is a structural part of the cabin and is glued in precisely. The glass through MB will have a new sensor area. If you don't go MB you can still buy the white sticker through parts.
I have seen very few issues like yours on the service drive. I have seen it though, if the impact was "near" the edge. In seven years I have witnessed only 2 stress fractures without impact. I have a loop just for this issue.
My suggestion is go to the Dealer or you might get your drains glued shut and inoperable rain sensor, interior lamps, dash lights to bright, questions raised at trade in due to red flags.
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Re: Windscreen too tight? [benzster] by rclassfan
May 19, 2006 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: benzster (May 18, 2006 8:08 am)

Many thanks, benzster, for the informative post on windscreen replacement... we'll probably get it done at the 1000 mile check up then at MB.
 
When you say you have a loop for this issue, I presume you mean when you service them in the shop, not something I should have?
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Re: Windscreen too tight? [rclassfan] by benzster
May 19, 2006 (6:22 am)
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Replying to: rclassfan (May 19, 2006 6:13 am)

Loop: as in a jewelers loop. It is a magnifying glass. If a customer has a crack, I will inspect the crack for a rock chip or impact point.

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