Harold1898

Booked the car in today for its B1 service and asked how much it will cost. Was surprised by "it starts of at $1100 plus whatever the computer tells you it needs in parts". Not exactly cheap is it. Cest la vie.

8dem

Cars are more expensive than women's

2150john

Welcome to the fun of getting ripped off by a dealership. I always look for an independent mechanic that specializes in European cars. Typically BMW and Mercedes. Their prices are much more reasonable and I have found them more likely to talk to you about your car than just do what the dealership's protocol requires.

I see your in Sydney. I would assume a large city like that would have reputable independents.

dudley07726

I remember when I had the first oil change on my 06 Lexus SC430. It was $80. I was shocked. I was used to bringing my RAV 4 to the gas station for a $20 oil change.
This was nothing compared to the $300 oil change for my 13 E350 Cab.
When the SA said $300, I responded "what?" He said, "it's not a Toyota."
I learned my lesson. When I bought my 16 Audi A6 (fantastic car), I purchased the 4 year maintenance at a cheap $800+.

SDRider

I don't know about the E350 but the E550 has a huge oil sump and takes like 8 quarts of oil (Mobil 1 synthetic at that).

dudley07726

Yes, it takes more oil. But $350? Come on!

davidjohnbamber

Owning any high end car, and low maintenance costs do not mix. The "free" loaners, lattes, and valets cost $$$$. Life can be hard at times.

Harold1898

David, I know you are right but my last car was a 991S and before that a 2012 C63 and I reckon they were both cheaper to service than this. No big deal but just seems high for a simple 3 litre engined motor car.

pca7ggr

Dealer services for routine maintenance is indeed a bit high.

Last oil change, I took the coupe to the local Wheel Works where I get tires and alignments. . In addition to the oil/filter change (they went around the corner to the O-Reillys for the 8 qts of Mobil1 & Mobil oil filter), they checked the usual suspects. Total cost $130.

The extended warranty expires in November. I plan to take it to the local dealer for their "curtesy check".

Dueclaws

Watch the dealer's service writer carefully.
The local MB writer insisted our 2012 E550 was due for a transmission oil change.
My wife argued with and told the writer he was wrong. I then checked the MB supplied manual and found she was correct: we have the M278 engine.
He was using the wrong engine designation.

SDRider

That is ridiculously high IMO. I think it was around $200 last time I took mine in for service. Might have been around $250 with air filter and new wiper blades.