Slimm82

So, I have learned that I was sold a crap a** car that looked good and ran great initially. The PO had his mechanic clear every code that could be cleared, had it detailed then sold me the car. Literally every week that I've had this car, something has gone wrong. First the egr check engine light. Then the gear shift linkage. Next, water leak. Now the transmission. I'm not fixing this car. I'm going to cut my losses and sell it for what I can get. I'm sure I'll take a loss, but f*** it. I'll stick to my BMWs. Smmfh. Karma is a b****. I hope the PO is ready.

MB Marko

Thats really ****ty, i do feel for you but lesson learned always get a pre purchase inspection. People who do that usually get what comes to them over time. Theres no need to get salty about Mercedes Benz about it the same thing can happen with any car. A simple $14 scanner can clear all the codes, invest in one before you next purchase plug it in and see if anything shows up.

If you haven't done this already just check out how much repairs will cost, its a W220 so its probably not cheep but you might get lucky and get away with just sensors.

Good luck in the future!

Slimm82

I'm a mechanic. I have nearly any tool needed for the repairs. I'm just going to do them. If I had the software, the outcome of this may have been different. Either way, I'm not a Mercedes lover. I wasn't impressed with the car. It's a super nice car. Soft ride, mad power. Just not my type.

MB Marko

Fair enough its just ****ty that it happened. You really never wish this type of stuff on anyone, but there are some pretty scummy people out there. Its just best not to trust anyone when its dealing with a big purchase, its tough and I'm sure everyone in the world has gone though some situation similar getting ripped off by a total POS person.

Best of luck man,its all i can say, hope it all works out.

Slimm82

Thanx bro. I appreciate the kind words. I fault myself as much as the douche bag that sold it to me. I typically do better. Certain things, like the shift linkage, I wouldn't have been able too see anyway. I don't go that extensive with my PPI. I didn't go with my first instinct about the egr. I knew something was wrong and had an idea off the back. The water leak...I had a feeling. I tested the heat and it wouldn't warm up unless the car was moving. So it's as much my fault as his. What's done is done. I'll deal with it.

tusabes

What was the source of the water leak?

engindin

BMW, MB or Toyota, it will be the same.

Slimm82

Havent located it yet. I'm jumping in today. Likely the water pump.

Slimm82

True, but if I get a POS 7 series, I at least have the repair parts in my garage already. I almost literally have a whole 7 series in parts and half of a 5 series.

doni01

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Maybe that's what you should have bought then ??

Slimm82

You think so? You really think so?! If you had seen my first post when I joined this forum, you would know that I ONLY bought this car to see what the hype is withMercedes.

Your smart *** comments are not only unhelpful but they're also not welcomed.

doni01

iTrader: (1)

I am sorry you think that my comments are "smart ***" Also didn't know that responding to a specific thread, I had to go through your all post history. I read above of you saying that you should have gone for a BMW instead, since you had all the parts in your garage and using common sense I responded the way I did. Either way, good luck!

ibeforreal

Where is the water leaking from, under the car, inside the car on the driver's side, trunk? Different problems can cause different leaks.

Slimm82

Just under the water pump. That's the least of my problems right now. Water leaks are easy. I need to figure out this trans issue first.

ibeforreal

Watch some of Ken's videos. He has a whole series on the Mercedes transmission.

Slimm82

A good friend of mine put me on to these. So far theyve been no help.

AMG 17GT

Unless your a master mechanic you are screwed.

Just look at the idiot in this forum "hey fellas I finally bought a cedes".

Slimm82

Actually, all I need to do is take some tests to get my master certification, so I guess I'm not screwed. Either way, I'm not screwed. I'm getting rid of this as soon as I fix this shifter issue. I'll let the new owner know there's a leak and let them deal with it. I won't sell it with it with the shifter issue.

mercedesbenzs55

You know you hate to love it!