Another Battery Thread. I'm vexed
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Another Battery Thread. I'm vexed
Well, after getting my EIS/ignition problem fixed (under warranty) they said I needed a new battery!! Dammit!! I asked how much and he said $240 
WHAT?? He went into detail and said that the "Mecedes" battery is constantly test the car even when its turned off ( testing window, etc...) and only the Mercedes battery can handle such a thing.
Do I have the right to over react?
WHAT?? He went into detail and said that the "Mecedes" battery is constantly test the car even when its turned off ( testing window, etc...) and only the Mercedes battery can handle such a thing.Do I have the right to over react?
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Well, after getting my EIS/ignition problem fixed (under warranty) they said I needed a new battery!! Dammit!! I asked how much and he said $240 WHAT?? He went into detail and said that the "Mecedes" battery is constantly test the car even when its turned off ( testing window, etc...) and only the Mercedes battery can handle such a thing.
Do I have the right to over react?
WHAT?? He went into detail and said that the "Mecedes" battery is constantly test the car even when its turned off ( testing window, etc...) and only the Mercedes battery can handle such a thing.Do I have the right to over react?
Seriously, anything the stealer sells is x times more expensive even a nut. They sell you $10 nut while you can get one somewhere for 1 or 2 dolla 
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The battery is Mercedes-Benz part number 000000002697, it has an over the counter list price of $135, and can be purchased for $108 with an MBCA discount.
$240 sounds like the battery, plus tax, plus an installation fee.
If you drive the car home, call the 800 Mercedes Benz number, and tell them the battery is dead. They'll send a guy to your house who'll install a new battery for the cost of parts only.
The last time I checked, a battery from my local dealer was cheaper than an Interstate battery.
$240 sounds like the battery, plus tax, plus an installation fee.
If you drive the car home, call the 800 Mercedes Benz number, and tell them the battery is dead. They'll send a guy to your house who'll install a new battery for the cost of parts only.
The last time I checked, a battery from my local dealer was cheaper than an Interstate battery.
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Yeah I picked up a battery from the dealer for $100 after core and it was cheaper than my local parts store. Installed myself hooked up jump box under hood so I wouldn't lose power and have to reset anything while I swapped the battery out.
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got the Bosch battery this morning and it fits find with the exception of that acid hose, but I'll rig-up something for that later, but all is good.
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Too Expensive
That's way too much. I got a MB battery at half the price. Just call the Mercedes 24 hour assitance number. They should dispatch a local MB dealer service vehicle.
They'll replace the battery and just charge you the cost of the battery.
They'll replace the battery and just charge you the cost of the battery.
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Where have you seen it under $100?
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The battery is Mercedes-Benz part number 000000002697, it has an over the counter list price of $135, and can be purchased for $108 with an MBCA discount.
$240 sounds like the battery, plus tax, plus an installation fee.
If you drive the car home, call the 800 Mercedes Benz number, and tell them the battery is dead. They'll send a guy to your house who'll install a new battery for the cost of parts only.
The last time I checked, a battery from my local dealer was cheaper than an Interstate battery.
$240 sounds like the battery, plus tax, plus an installation fee.
If you drive the car home, call the 800 Mercedes Benz number, and tell them the battery is dead. They'll send a guy to your house who'll install a new battery for the cost of parts only.
The last time I checked, a battery from my local dealer was cheaper than an Interstate battery.
Glad I read this post before. I had my battery replaced for $135 plus tax about 15 mins ago.
2yr warranty!
