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Old 03-30-2004, 07:42 PM
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Frustration w/ MBUSA

I hired a lemon law attorney in October 2003 to try to get MBUSA to buy back my 2001 C320 sedan. Finally, they sent a written offer with the settlement terms earlier this month. Now, they are just dragging their feet even more and I want to pick up my CLK and be rid of this car!!! ARGH!
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What issues were you having with the car?
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What issues were you having with the car?
My car was taken to the dealer 39 times for various issues. I had 2 transmissions replaced, the coolant bottle cracked 4 times in one month, light bulbs would burn out all the time, my car would just stall at a stop light, my keys would go dead, etc... I think I'm crazy for getting another Mercedes.
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Wow sounds as if you might have an intermittent short somewhere causing the eletrical glitches. I'd be a bit weary too and wait for the 05's just to be sure.
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Wow sounds as if you might have an intermittent short somewhere causing the eletrical glitches. I'd be a bit weary too and wait for the 05's just to be sure.
I can't wait until Septemeber to get a car. MBUSA will take my car in 7-10 days... So I need something now.
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get the new clk's the 04's have all their glitches removed and my 03 hasn't experienced any problems. good luck man
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I talked to the dealer that I'll be getting the car from and they can lock in my interest rate and the MF for 10 days if I sign all the paperwork tomorrow. Yay.
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Originally posted by freakinfreak
I can't wait until Septemeber to get a car. MBUSA will take my car in 7-10 days... So I need something now.
July production should start the 05 production for the clk. All issues have NOT been resolved with the 04s...at least not with mine. Rent a car for 4mos its worth it especially with all the changes due for the 05s.
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First of all, I now have almost 15,000 KM in my 2004 CLK320 Coupe and I have absolutely no problem with it. It drives great and looks good.

Now, I am not familiar with the lemon law. I am not sure if we have this law in Canada. Did you loose money for MB to buy it back?
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Originally posted by mis3
First of all, I now have almost 15,000 KM in my 2004 CLK320 Coupe and I have absolutely no problem with it. It drives great and looks good.

Now, I am not familiar with the lemon law. I am not sure if we have this law in Canada. Did you loose money for MB to buy it back?
For a description on the Lemon Law, go to

http://www.mylemon.com/faq.htm
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How much does MBUSA give for a lemon...
I have a clk500 that is a lemon, but before I proceed I would like to have an idea of how much they depreciate the car.

Its a 2003 CLK 500 with 15K miles... any thoughst % wise...
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What was wrong with your car?
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Originally posted by freakinfreak
My car was taken to the dealer 39 times for various issues. I had 2 transmissions replaced, the coolant bottle cracked 4 times in one month, light bulbs would burn out all the time, my car would just stall at a stop light, my keys would go dead, etc... I think I'm crazy for getting another Mercedes.
OMG that is horrific
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Got my new car today. 2004 CLK320 coupe. Brilliant silver w/ charcoal interior. Keyless go, lighting package, and sunroof package.
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Originally posted by freakinfreak
Got my new car today. 2004 CLK320 coupe. Brilliant silver w/ charcoal interior. Keyless go, lighting package, and sunroof package.
that was quick
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Originally posted by Noble C320
that was quick
Haha... I still have possession of my lame C320 sedan. So I have 3 MBs! I also have a 2001 ML320.
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why did you not get the appearence pkg?
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Originally posted by Noble C320
why did you not get the appearence pkg?
I don't like the appearance package wheels.
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I don't like the appearance package wheels.
Yeah their not too great. but the stock wheels are worse. :p I hope you got some nice rims for your baby. Oh and Congrats on your purchase.
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Originally posted by Noble C320
Yeah their not too great. but the stock wheels are worse. :p I hope you got some nice rims for your baby. Oh and Congrats on your purchase.
Yeah. The stock wheels are the suck. My friend is getting a CLK55 and he's going to get HRE wheels so I'll take his stock wheels.
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Congrats on the CLK and hope everything gets finalized with the "Lemon"!!!

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