mkaresh

I wanted more up-to-date auto reliability information that included actual repair rates. So in late 2005 I started getting people together to make this possible. TrueDelta now reports absolute repair rates that make the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, to track cars closely as they age.

Currently the Z3 / Z4, Boxster, and TT are in the survey, but not the SLK because fewer owners are signed up to participate.

Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.

To encourage participation, participants receive full access to all results, not just those for the SLK, free of charge.

For the details, and to sign up to help out:

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mkaresh

45 SLKs now signed up, compared to 145 for the TT, 208 for the Z3/Z4, and 283 for the Boxster.

mkaresh

Updated results recently posted for the C, E, and GL. Also some for the TT and Boxster. Hopefully we'll be able to also include the SLK soon.

To help make this happen:

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twowheelin

This is a really valuable data service. I have my Volvo and MB registered and will use the reliability info to help decide what car I buy next!

mkaresh

Thank you for putting a word in. Still trying to get the SLK into the survey--a matter of getting enough owners involved.

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mkaresh

Closer, but still not there yet. Updated results recently posted for the C, E, GLK, and GL.

mkaresh

Recently enhanced the related repair history survey so that it can (optionally) be used as a personal car maintenance record.

Not yet signed up to help? Details here:

Car reliability research

mkaresh

Updated stats have been posted to the site for other Mercedes models. Closer to getting the SLK into the survey, but it's not there yet.

mkaresh

Now 69 signed up.

mkaresh

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mkaresh

And now 78. Getting there.

mkaresh

Updated stats for the Z3, Boxster, and TT later this month. Looking forward to also reporting on the SLK, but continue to need more owners to help make this happen.

mkaresh

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mkaresh

It's been a while. 135 now signed up, but not enough for any individual year of the R170. The 2001 is closest, at three-quarters of the way.