I didn't get a loaner at all, they told me the shortest path to the subway... 
What type of loaner car you all get?
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From: Southern California
C63s coupe
A C230 Kompressor
It was OK, but the dask rattled and squeaked. Previously I got a C230, but the dash display on it blinked in and out. In sum, I liked the performance and would consider buying a "bottom end" MBZ for my wife but these dash board problems have me thinking twice.
My dealer, Smythe in San Jose, CA also sells Volvos and I probably will ask if I can have one of them while my CLK55 is in for its upcoming B service.
I need to find something soon, since my wife thinks she wants a M3 rag-top and I am not ready to trade her in, a commnet you would appreciate if you knew what she did with her last Porsche.
My dealer, Smythe in San Jose, CA also sells Volvos and I probably will ask if I can have one of them while my CLK55 is in for its upcoming B service.
I need to find something soon, since my wife thinks she wants a M3 rag-top and I am not ready to trade her in, a commnet you would appreciate if you knew what she did with her last Porsche.
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<A day at MB service....>
service advisor: "ok sir if we'll just have your insurance card and you'll have a c class loaner and be on your way."
me: "here you go" <hands service advisor GEICO insurance card>
service advisor: "umm, sir, GEICO doesn't provide coverage in New Jersey."
me: "so what, if I get into an accident in New Jersey I'll just shoot the guy nobody will ever know."
service advisor: "umm sir that is illegal, and besides MB policy strictly forbids killing others while driving our cars."
me: "what if I stab him?"
service advisor: "no"
me: "baseball bat?"
service advisor: "no"
me: "ice-pick?"
service advisor: "no"
me: "well what do you got for me?"
service advisor: "we can call up enterprise rent a car and get you a rental"
me: "fine with me"
<few minutes later, 18-yr old geek shows up>
geek: <in screechy voice> err sir if you sign these papers you'll be on your way.
me: <signing papers with fake signature> there you go
geek: here's your key <hands me a Saturn key>
me: what the f*ck is this?
geek: your car
me: you expect me to trade my CLK430 in for a Saturn??
service advisor: company policy
me: f*ck you
or something like that
service advisor: "ok sir if we'll just have your insurance card and you'll have a c class loaner and be on your way."
me: "here you go" <hands service advisor GEICO insurance card>
service advisor: "umm, sir, GEICO doesn't provide coverage in New Jersey."
me: "so what, if I get into an accident in New Jersey I'll just shoot the guy nobody will ever know."
service advisor: "umm sir that is illegal, and besides MB policy strictly forbids killing others while driving our cars."
me: "what if I stab him?"
service advisor: "no"
me: "baseball bat?"
service advisor: "no"
me: "ice-pick?"
service advisor: "no"
me: "well what do you got for me?"
service advisor: "we can call up enterprise rent a car and get you a rental"
me: "fine with me"
<few minutes later, 18-yr old geek shows up>
geek: <in screechy voice> err sir if you sign these papers you'll be on your way.
me: <signing papers with fake signature> there you go
geek: here's your key <hands me a Saturn key>
me: what the f*ck is this?
geek: your car
me: you expect me to trade my CLK430 in for a Saturn??
service advisor: company policy
me: f*ck you
or something like that
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From: Long Island
2001 CLK 320
Loaner
Nearly always an ML 320. Always low mileage, sometimes only a few hundred miles. On Long Island there was a problem with people buying a car from one dealer based on price and having the car serviced at another dealer based on location. Hence, my dealer has a policy where you can only get a loaner if you bought your car from them. The wait time for a loaner went from about six weeks to about one week.
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From: Chandler, Arizona - USA
'02 SLK32 AMG
New dealer opened up in town last week and I got a Chrysler PT Cruiser when I took my car in for service. They claim they will have a fleet of 20 M-Bs available for as loaners when they're established and use Enterprise rent-a-car if they run out. For now, they just use Enterprise from a neighboring dealer.
The previous dealer had Enterprise for awhile then switched to Hertz. They didn't have M-B loaners unless you wanted to pay extra $ out of your own pocket. I've had a Mazda 626, Chevrolet Malibu, full-size Chevrolet Tahoe, and Ford Taurus on previous visits to that dealer.
The previous dealer had Enterprise for awhile then switched to Hertz. They didn't have M-B loaners unless you wanted to pay extra $ out of your own pocket. I've had a Mazda 626, Chevrolet Malibu, full-size Chevrolet Tahoe, and Ford Taurus on previous visits to that dealer.
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From: NY
C350
Here is the list
In the 3 1/2 years I have owned my CLK430, here is the list of the loaners they gave me during various visits (of course by appointment first):
C280
C230 Kompressor
ML320
C320 Station Wagon
C240
Ford Taurus (they didn't have any MB's left)
C280
C230 Kompressor
ML320
C320 Station Wagon
C240
Ford Taurus (they didn't have any MB's left)
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From: Pacific Palisades, CA
S63 AMG
RUSNAK put me in some little dodge 4 cyl. from enterprise rental car and enterprise had the nerve to try and upsell me to the ML320 for $60
Also tried to get me to pay for insurance!
So much for "free" loaner car when warrenty work is being done.
Also tried to get me to pay for insurance!
So much for "free" loaner car when warrenty work is being done.
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From: the OC, So Cal
2000 CLK 320
thumbs up for MB Laguna Niguel
at Fletcher Jones (Newport) they gave me a Grand Am or something like that, at MB Laguna Niguel they gave me an E Class.... theres something about MBLN, the ambience is a lot better... at FJ, I feel like they look at you and theyr'e thinking how deep they can go in your pocket. IMHO.... cheerios
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Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Turbo
Originally posted by Safet
<A day at MB service....>
service advisor: "ok sir if we'll just have your insurance card and you'll have a c class loaner and be on your way."
me: "here you go" <hands service advisor GEICO insurance card>
service advisor: "umm, sir, GEICO doesn't provide coverage in New Jersey."
me: "so what, if I get into an accident in New Jersey I'll just shoot the guy nobody will ever know."
service advisor: "umm sir that is illegal, and besides MB policy strictly forbids killing others while driving our cars."
me: "what if I stab him?"
service advisor: "no"
me: "baseball bat?"
service advisor: "no"
me: "ice-pick?"
service advisor: "no"
me: "well what do you got for me?"
service advisor: "we can call up enterprise rent a car and get you a rental"
me: "fine with me"
<few minutes later, 18-yr old geek shows up>
geek: <in screechy voice> err sir if you sign these papers you'll be on your way.
me: <signing papers with fake signature> there you go
geek: here's your key <hands me a Saturn key>
me: what the f*ck is this?
geek: your car
me: you expect me to trade my CLK430 in for a Saturn??
service advisor: company policy
me: f*ck you
or something like that
<A day at MB service....>
service advisor: "ok sir if we'll just have your insurance card and you'll have a c class loaner and be on your way."
me: "here you go" <hands service advisor GEICO insurance card>
service advisor: "umm, sir, GEICO doesn't provide coverage in New Jersey."
me: "so what, if I get into an accident in New Jersey I'll just shoot the guy nobody will ever know."
service advisor: "umm sir that is illegal, and besides MB policy strictly forbids killing others while driving our cars."
me: "what if I stab him?"
service advisor: "no"
me: "baseball bat?"
service advisor: "no"
me: "ice-pick?"
service advisor: "no"
me: "well what do you got for me?"
service advisor: "we can call up enterprise rent a car and get you a rental"
me: "fine with me"
<few minutes later, 18-yr old geek shows up>
geek: <in screechy voice> err sir if you sign these papers you'll be on your way.
me: <signing papers with fake signature> there you go
geek: here's your key <hands me a Saturn key>
me: what the f*ck is this?
geek: your car
me: you expect me to trade my CLK430 in for a Saturn??
service advisor: company policy
me: f*ck you
or something like that
LOL!!
I like the subtle change from "service advisor" to "geek." LOL!! Good one.
I get either an E320, ML320, or SLK230..my choice.
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no no that should be rent-a-car geek that showed up, but the system interpreted the line before as html code and ignored it.
I tried the make the experience funny, but a Saturn is no laughing matter. Friends don't let friends drive Saturns.
I tried the make the experience funny, but a Saturn is no laughing matter. Friends don't let friends drive Saturns.
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Posts: 465
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From: So. Cal.
A 2-Seater Roaster & A 4-Door AMG & 2008 S550
When I took my CLK430 in to House of Import, my service advisor got me a E320 once, and a brand new 02 C3200 w/ only a hundred miles on it. Whenever I find a problem in my car, I call my service advisor immediately and of course he askes me to bring the car in. I never schedule an appointment or anything. So far, I am very happy w/ Mercedes' services
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From: New York City
CLK430
Im not aloud to get a loaner because of my age, didn't know that you had to be 25 to get a loaner,
so I just ask the dealership to drive me to work and then I hitch a ride home with one of my friends:p
so I just ask the dealership to drive me to work and then I hitch a ride home with one of my friends:p
