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Old Nov 14, 2021 | 01:39 PM
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Not only the wheels turn slowly, but final date for AEM is in fall of 2022, when it will become clear what payments amounts will become due.
Last confirmation says that the owner doing AEM, in lack of PO claims can get full $3500 check.
I performed 3 AEMs already and have 1 more coming.....
But I don't spend the money yet.
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Old Nov 14, 2021 | 02:44 PM
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I’m glad I don’t need that money to buy food.
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Old Nov 14, 2021 | 03:16 PM
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I’m glad I don’t need that money to buy food.
If you needed the money to buy food, then maybe it wasn't a wise purchase in the first place...
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Old Nov 14, 2021 | 03:42 PM
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If you needed the money to buy food, then maybe it wasn't a wise purchase in the first place...
It sounds like some do.
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Old Nov 15, 2021 | 08:55 PM
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I have received my first check today. I still have a second claim on another vehicle.
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Old Nov 15, 2021 | 08:59 PM
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I have received my first check today. I still have a second claim on another vehicle.
When did you do your modification and submit your claim?
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Old Nov 15, 2021 | 09:08 PM
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When did you do your modification and submit your claim?
I summited a claim for a 2013 and 2015 in early April. I do not currently own either. My payment is for the full amount. What is weird is the claim ID on the check (address and all info matches the website) does not match either of my Claim Numbers. I'll call first thing in the AM to check. For what its worth the address on it is in Seattle and I live in Bellevue so I am likely one of the first to receive a check? Was a fun surprise in the main.
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Old Nov 15, 2021 | 09:10 PM
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Thank you very much for the detailed information! I wonder if they are processing in the chronological order the claims were received.

Was the envelope clearly labeled? I get way too much mail and could easily miss it amongst all the junk.
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Old Nov 15, 2021 | 09:43 PM
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Its a thin normal envelope. Looked pretty plain but it looks like every other check you get in the mail. We all need to be on the lookout now!
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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 04:29 AM
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I summited a claim for a 2013 and 2015 in early April. I do not currently own either. My payment is for the full amount. What is weird is the claim ID on the check (address and all info matches the website) does not match either of my Claim Numbers. I'll call first thing in the AM to check. For what its worth the address on it is in Seattle and I live in Bellevue so I am likely one of the first to receive a check? Was a fun surprise in the main.
That reminds me, when this all first started, they sent me mail about cars I never owned. Seems like they had a bit of a paperwork problem internally.
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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 11:20 AM
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I had to call this AM. They paid me on my 2015 and no update on the 2013. So it seems like it might be paid at random.
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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 02:34 PM
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I have received my first check today. I still have a second claim on another vehicle.
Got my check today for an R350 that I once owned. I'm in the Boston, MA area, FYI.
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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 03:14 PM
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When did you notice EMC5 go to this new date?

Expected to be available on or around February 2022, after approval

It was for a long time and still is on mbusa site as q4



My 12'GL350 is a paperweight trying to come up with an exit plan as I have payments + insurance for a year that's been a total dud. ( not to mention oil cooler etc). Curious going to see If i can give it to Carvana non operational.

I think that the AEM wont stick I have talked to EPA reps before that some cars didn't take it ( she mentioned an ML350) . Assuming that they then would be offered a buy back.
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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 03:19 PM
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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 08:29 PM
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Have you looked at what you get with EMC5 now? I think they added a new intake manifold? And some other items...

https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/daim...#vehiclerepair

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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by xsramo
Have you looked at what you get with EMC5 now? I think they added a new intake manifold? And some other items...

https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/daim...#vehiclerepair
Thanks for the update, I hadn't checked in a while. Looks to be a very expensive update with all the newly added parts. Also looks like we've been moved from October 2021 to February 2022 now as well.

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R350 (MY10-12)

The list got significantly larger for our vehicles...
  • Software Update
  • New NOx sensors (TT3)
  • New ECU
  • New copper catalyst, DOC, DPF
  • New DEF Injector
  • New Crankcase Ventilation Valve (including line and heating element)
  • New Left and Right Charge Air Distribution Line/Intake Manifold (incl. Intake Port Shutoff Linkage)
  • New Charge Air Distribution Line Transverse Tube
  • New Intake Port Shut-Off Actuator
  • New Clean Air Duct with Mass Air Flow Sensors
  • New EGR Valve (Actuator), EGR Cooler, and EGR Line(s)
  • Lambda sensor

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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by om6424u
When did you notice EMC5 go to this new date?

Expected to be available on or around February 2022, after approval

It was for a long time and still is on mbusa site as q4



My 12'GL350 is a paperweight trying to come up with an exit plan as I have payments + insurance for a year that's been a total dud. ( not to mention oil cooler etc). Curious going to see If i can give it to Carvana non operational.

I think that the AEM wont stick I have talked to EPA reps before that some cars didn't take it ( she mentioned an ML350) . Assuming that they then would be offered a buy back.
Wondering how you plan to get the AEM performed if the vehicle is non-operational? I believe the vehicle needs to make it to the dealership under its own power.
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Old Nov 17, 2021 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by hutch300
I summited a claim for a 2013 and 2015 in early April. I do not currently own either. My payment is for the full amount. What is weird is the claim ID on the check (address and all info matches the website) does not match either of my Claim Numbers. I'll call first thing in the AM to check. For what its worth the address on it is in Seattle and I live in Bellevue so I am likely one of the first to receive a check? Was a fun surprise in the main.
I appreciate this update and glad someone is getting a check. At least the process has started. Although they said they would update their website when they started sending checks, and of course they have not. Probably hoping more of us will miss the checks in the mail and forget about the whole thing.
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Old Nov 17, 2021 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 91stealthes
Thanks for the update, I hadn't checked in a while. Looks to be a very expensive update with all the newly added parts. Also looks like we've been moved from October 2021 to February 2022 now as well.

ML320 (MY09)
ML350 (MY13-16)
GL320 (MY09)
GL350 (MY10-12)
R320 (MY09)
R350 (MY10-12)

The list got significantly larger for our vehicles...
  • Software Update
  • New NOx sensors (TT3)
  • New ECU
  • New copper catalyst, DOC, DPF
  • New DEF Injector
  • New Crankcase Ventilation Valve (including line and heating element)
  • New Left and Right Charge Air Distribution Line/Intake Manifold (incl. Intake Port Shutoff Linkage)
  • New Charge Air Distribution Line Transverse Tube
  • New Intake Port Shut-Off Actuator
  • New Clean Air Duct with Mass Air Flow Sensors
  • New EGR Valve (Actuator), EGR Cooler, and EGR Line(s)
  • Lambda sensor
It sounds MB will spend over $15k for each of such AEM. Then lose more money for the 4 year extended warranty.
Hope they will be smart enough to offer a buyback as an option ( folks did not opted out has the buyback option if MB can not do AEM).
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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 09:31 AM
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Your Carvana Offer

$2,778


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184,000 miles

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WOW. Is that for real?
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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 10:28 AM
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WOW. Is that for real?
He indicated the car is "non-operational"
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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 10:41 AM
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If it's non-operational, MB will not do anything. I know when I turned in my VW, it had to be operational as well.
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Old Nov 18, 2021 | 06:18 PM
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I'm not that far from Boston.May I ask what you got? Was it the $800 (approx) that I've seen mentioned?
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Old Nov 19, 2021 | 07:30 AM
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I'm not that far from Boston.May I ask what you got? Was it the $800 (approx) that I've seen mentioned?
I got a check for $878.75 for an R class that I haven't seen in 9 years.
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Old Nov 25, 2021 | 09:55 AM
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I also got a check for $878.75 for the 2013 ML I traded in summer of 2020.
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