Please Help Me Decode Dealer Recommendations
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2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
Please Help Me Decode Dealer Recommendations
Hi All,
I just copped a 2007 CLS550 w/ 89,000 mi. I did a pre-purchase inspection and the seller fixed the most significant issues: Tie rod, front tires, alignment, and coolant leak from cracked reservoir. A transmission service w/ filter was noted but since it’s general service I decided to take care of it myself. Now, I took it to the dealer post-purchase for a recall, “front parking lamp” warning and bulb is out—(might start another thread), a stuck power steering fluid reservoir cap (I tried everything and the fluid is low so she’s whining like an almost hungry baby), and a creaking noise on turns.
Here’s where your help comes in. I need to decode the dealership advisor bull. This is their recommendations:
I don’t trust that she has this many issues. Especially since she rides so smooth and I had a good feeling about my purchase.
She’s at the dealer now. Please help me to decipher through the bull so I can move on from their tyranny and lies. Here’s the video:
http://hmchnc.mkvwa5.com/p/QRA7ni.html
Thanks, and I’m proud to be here.
Queen
I just copped a 2007 CLS550 w/ 89,000 mi. I did a pre-purchase inspection and the seller fixed the most significant issues: Tie rod, front tires, alignment, and coolant leak from cracked reservoir. A transmission service w/ filter was noted but since it’s general service I decided to take care of it myself. Now, I took it to the dealer post-purchase for a recall, “front parking lamp” warning and bulb is out—(might start another thread), a stuck power steering fluid reservoir cap (I tried everything and the fluid is low so she’s whining like an almost hungry baby), and a creaking noise on turns.
Here’s where your help comes in. I need to decode the dealership advisor bull. This is their recommendations:
- Front lower ball joints blown out/torn - replace
- Lower control arms - replace
- Front thrust arms (bushings) - replace
- Power steering reservoir - replace
- Power steering rack (seal leak claim) - replace
- Engine & transmission mounts collapsed - replace
- Headlight assembly (due to front parking lamp bulb frayed wiring) - replace
I don’t trust that she has this many issues. Especially since she rides so smooth and I had a good feeling about my purchase.
She’s at the dealer now. Please help me to decipher through the bull so I can move on from their tyranny and lies. Here’s the video:
http://hmchnc.mkvwa5.com/p/QRA7ni.html
Thanks, and I’m proud to be here.
Queen
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