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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
2010 c300 4matic - 61k miles
Owned since 55k miles - all previous maintenance were done at dealer under warranty
Thermostat replaced 56k miles
Lightbulb replaced 61k miles
Transfer case is making faint sound 60k miles, looks like I'll need to replace entire transmission+case from dealer as my indy's aren't any help. $7k in the hole if thats the problem; getting 3rd word at dealer tomorrow
So any suggestions? Its a frickin 2010 how can they do this.
Owned since 55k miles - all previous maintenance were done at dealer under warranty
Thermostat replaced 56k miles
Lightbulb replaced 61k miles
Transfer case is making faint sound 60k miles, looks like I'll need to replace entire transmission+case from dealer as my indy's aren't any help. $7k in the hole if thats the problem; getting 3rd word at dealer tomorrow
So any suggestions? Its a frickin 2010 how can they do this.
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2019 E63s AMG
2010 c300 4matic - 61k miles
Owned since 55k miles - all previous maintenance were done at dealer under warranty
Thermostat replaced 56k miles
Lightbulb replaced 61k miles
Transfer case is making faint sound 60k miles, looks like I'll need to replace entire transmission+case from dealer as my indy's aren't any help. $7k in the hole if thats the problem; getting 3rd word at dealer tomorrow
So any suggestions? Its a frickin 2010 how can they do this.
Owned since 55k miles - all previous maintenance were done at dealer under warranty
Thermostat replaced 56k miles
Lightbulb replaced 61k miles
Transfer case is making faint sound 60k miles, looks like I'll need to replace entire transmission+case from dealer as my indy's aren't any help. $7k in the hole if thats the problem; getting 3rd word at dealer tomorrow
So any suggestions? Its a frickin 2010 how can they do this.
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From: Connecticut
C300 4matic
2011 C300 4Matic 87,000 miles
Purchased certified used with 25,000 miles.
Six oil changes
Two transmission fluid changes
Three brake fluid changes
One set of front brakes and rotors
Spark plugs replaced
Front and rear differential fluid changed
Two air filter and cabin filter changes
HVAC blower replaced (under warranty)
Pano Roof shade motor replaced (under warranty)
Three sets of tires (one set under warranty)
New Battery
Three sets of headlight bulbs
Two sets of wipers
The car runs like new and it is my daily driver.
Purchased certified used with 25,000 miles.
Six oil changes
Two transmission fluid changes
Three brake fluid changes
One set of front brakes and rotors
Spark plugs replaced
Front and rear differential fluid changed
Two air filter and cabin filter changes
HVAC blower replaced (under warranty)
Pano Roof shade motor replaced (under warranty)
Three sets of tires (one set under warranty)
New Battery
Three sets of headlight bulbs
Two sets of wipers
The car runs like new and it is my daily driver.
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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
Well, thats hard and still nearly as $. Plus won't guarantee it won't have issue again whereas dealer one has.
Gonna get it checked out today; with the bill go cry to mbusa to cover as much of it as they can.
Otherwise gotta trade it in for a camry yay halp me
Gonna get it checked out today; with the bill go cry to mbusa to cover as much of it as they can.
Otherwise gotta trade it in for a camry yay halp me
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Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
2012 C350 currently @ 76k miles.
Factory ordered and original owner (maybe 2 miles on delivery)
Dealer serviced for the 1st 40k miles and have done self service from 50k onward.
Everything is done by the book with the exception of brake flush (use to do recommended intervals, but now use a tool to read water contamination and replace with DOT 5.1 whenever it reaches 2%)
OEM wheels replaced @25k miles. (Lighter wheels but also .5 inches wider front & 1 inch wider rear)
ECU was tuned at 30k miles performed by OE-Tuning.
OEM tires replaced @ 35k miles. Replaced with Michelin Pilot Super Sports onward.
Dealer serviced transmission @ 70k miles (I didn't want to get messy).
Front lip, diffuser, tint, and various other mods in between.
HOWEVER...with that said...
1st REPAIR to be scheduled in 3.5 weeks (first available appointment) for a windshield replacement due to a crack by a high speed pebble.
...oh and this is a daily driver (but garaged nightly).
No outstanding issues and still rocking the original battery.
Factory ordered and original owner (maybe 2 miles on delivery)
Dealer serviced for the 1st 40k miles and have done self service from 50k onward.
Everything is done by the book with the exception of brake flush (use to do recommended intervals, but now use a tool to read water contamination and replace with DOT 5.1 whenever it reaches 2%)
OEM wheels replaced @25k miles. (Lighter wheels but also .5 inches wider front & 1 inch wider rear)
ECU was tuned at 30k miles performed by OE-Tuning.
OEM tires replaced @ 35k miles. Replaced with Michelin Pilot Super Sports onward.
Dealer serviced transmission @ 70k miles (I didn't want to get messy).
Front lip, diffuser, tint, and various other mods in between.
HOWEVER...with that said...
1st REPAIR to be scheduled in 3.5 weeks (first available appointment) for a windshield replacement due to a crack by a high speed pebble.
...oh and this is a daily driver (but garaged nightly).
No outstanding issues and still rocking the original battery.
Last edited by edgalang; Feb 3, 2017 at 03:16 PM.
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2019 E63s AMG
Remanufacturered transmissions fix the issue that caused the failure to begin with so those are even better than brand new Mercedes transmissions.
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18 E63S
The re-manufactured transmissions are rebuilt with superseded parts .
much better bearings and enlarged oil passages to keep transfer case bearings happy.
very content with my Mercedes re-manufactured transmission.
30.000 plus miles on replacement with no problem what so ever.
I really love my W204.
built like a tank.
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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
I got quote for new transmission, not remanufactured so I thought reman would be cheaper. Last stand to call mbusa see if I can get the price cut down. The sound is really early in its phase so its still got at least got ~5000+ miles to go, maybe more. Ideally sound wont be noticed at trade in; 50mph+ faint noise.
Last edited by Adi-Benz; Feb 5, 2017 at 09:25 AM.
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2012 C300 4Matic Sport Sedan
I got quote for new transmission, not remanufactured so I thought reman would be cheaper. Last stand to call mbusa see if I can get the price cut down. The sound is really early in its phase so its still got at least got ~5000+ miles to go, maybe more. Ideally sound wont be noticed at trade in; 50mph+ faint noise.
People do this stuff all the time so don't feel bad about dumping the car. If it happened to me I'd do the same.
for 7K you can buy a w203 rwd!, have no issues and still be in a benz! and if you add another 5K you can probably get a RWD manual w204, if you can find one!
i know its in canada but http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/c...ationFlag=true
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Try carvana. I have bought 3 cars from them (including the C350) and referred 4 friends. When they resell your car, they will warranty it for 4189 miles - protecting the next owner.
The process is easy and I never want to deal with a dealership again.
The process is easy and I never want to deal with a dealership again.
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2008 W204
Did you change the transmission fluid and differentials?
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2012 C300 4Matic
Have you confirmed that the transmission is the source of your noise and that it does need to be replaced? If you say the noise is very faint and only when over 50MPH is there a chance it could be something else that might be much cheaper and simpler to address? Is it just the noise, but no performance change or is it actually driving kind of funky?
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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
Yes 2 indy's and the dealer confirmed it. 2 indy's did it for free dealer did it for $140 lmao.
No performance change but thats what they said. I diagnosed it myself before they did.
No performance change but thats what they said. I diagnosed it myself before they did.
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Just realized I'm sort of derailing the thread. Sorry.
https://i.imgur.com/IBgjEZn.jpg
So kinda expected the tranny, didn't smell anything from centrifuge but leaked a bit past two weeks (kind of rare but started to do it).
Also previous owner cheaped out on 39k tran service and only got 2 replaced tires, hence the right side needing them. Drove amazingly during the winter tho so not a huge deal lolol. Brakes I knew, waiting for winter to be over.
https://i.imgur.com/IBgjEZn.jpg
So kinda expected the tranny, didn't smell anything from centrifuge but leaked a bit past two weeks (kind of rare but started to do it).
Also previous owner cheaped out on 39k tran service and only got 2 replaced tires, hence the right side needing them. Drove amazingly during the winter tho so not a huge deal lolol. Brakes I knew, waiting for winter to be over.
Last edited by Adi-Benz; Feb 6, 2017 at 02:27 PM.
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Well, it certainly sounds like you did your homework. Sorry to here that. Hope you can get it properly addressed as quickly and cheaply as possible.
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Maybe I should head over to the sls section and beg the rich dudes for some money LOL
Some people said start a gofund me but i feel like thats a ridic move
#between a rock and a hard place
Some people said start a gofund me but i feel like thats a ridic move
#between a rock and a hard place
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2012 C300 4Matic Sport Sedan
I bought mine as a graduation gift for myself and drove a $500 Volvo 850 for 5 years insurance was $80 a month, gas was much cheeper, and maintenance was dirt cheep. Just brakes, one set of tires, and oil, buy the time I was done with it I had put 200,000KM on the car. it needed shocks, a full exhaust, tires, brakes and god knows what else. In 5 years of owning it I put $1500 into it and came out with a three year old Mercedes at the time when I bought it.
Personally this is a no brainer to sell it before you have to dump 7K into a car thats worth 15K-18K.
Sorry for the speech but think this through! hahahaha
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Adi your still in school! drop the Benz for a few years get something a little more reliable, cheeper on gas, and insurance. What ever you save get your self a nice graduation Mercedes.
I bought mine as a graduation gift for myself and drove a $500 Volvo 850 for 5 years insurance was $80 a month, gas was much cheeper, and maintenance was dirt cheep. Just brakes, one set of tires, and oil, buy the time I was done with it I had put 200,000KM on the car. it needed shocks, a full exhaust, tires, brakes and god knows what else. In 5 years of owning it I put $1500 into it and came out with a three year old Mercedes at the time when I bought it.
Personally this is a no brainer to sell it before you have to dump 7K into a car thats worth 15K-18K.
Sorry for the speech but think this through! hahahaha
I bought mine as a graduation gift for myself and drove a $500 Volvo 850 for 5 years insurance was $80 a month, gas was much cheeper, and maintenance was dirt cheep. Just brakes, one set of tires, and oil, buy the time I was done with it I had put 200,000KM on the car. it needed shocks, a full exhaust, tires, brakes and god knows what else. In 5 years of owning it I put $1500 into it and came out with a three year old Mercedes at the time when I bought it.
Personally this is a no brainer to sell it before you have to dump 7K into a car thats worth 15K-18K.
Sorry for the speech but think this through! hahahaha
I called MBUSA and I'll see how much money they can cut out. If the price becomes reasonable I might keep it. Otherwise yeah, I've got some cheapo 2015's in mind since trade in value will be equiavalent/nearish. I'll update when I get the info. Thanks for the advice Marko and everyone else.
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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
Update
Called MBUSA again, they finalized everything...
And they gave me JACK
Such bs
So time to go car shopping.
Called MBUSA again, they finalized everything...
And they gave me JACK
Such bs
So time to go car shopping.
