A little advice on a repair...
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A little advice on a repair...
My dad accidentally hit a half empty 12 oz can of soda onto the center console. The car is stuck in limp mode and we took it to MB of Tampa. The damage is the following (per their breakdown):
2001 E320 (out of warranty)
Body Harness $1150
ETC Control Unit $596.70
Fluid $11.21
Connectors $8.00
Lock $.78
Misc. $200
LABOR: 45hrs = $5000
Total w. Tax plus Shop Fees = $7967.59
What to do? I'm thinking of calling AAA and getting the car out of there and taking it to an independent repair shop. I know of one in Tampa I have used, but that has been almost 3 years ago.
Question 1: What do you guys think of taking it to an independent repair shop?
Question 2: What do you guys think of pulling the body harness from a salvage yard (they have several here)?
Question 3: Anyone in Tampa on the board that has experience with a shop?
Thanks.
2001 E320 (out of warranty)
Body Harness $1150
ETC Control Unit $596.70
Fluid $11.21
Connectors $8.00
Lock $.78
Misc. $200
LABOR: 45hrs = $5000
Total w. Tax plus Shop Fees = $7967.59
What to do? I'm thinking of calling AAA and getting the car out of there and taking it to an independent repair shop. I know of one in Tampa I have used, but that has been almost 3 years ago.
Question 1: What do you guys think of taking it to an independent repair shop?
Question 2: What do you guys think of pulling the body harness from a salvage yard (they have several here)?
Question 3: Anyone in Tampa on the board that has experience with a shop?
Thanks.
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Steve (MBenzNL) did about two times that work.. plus installed a new stereo, folding mirrors, and park assist for about 66% of what you were billed and in 10 hours (20 man hours). 
45 hours?
Tell your dealer to lay down the crack pipe!
45 hours?
Tell your dealer to lay down the crack pipe!
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Originally Posted by CE750
Steve (MBenzNL) did about two times that work.. plus installed a new stereo, folding mirrors, and park assist for about 66% of what you were billed and in 10 hours (20 man hours).
45 hours? Tell your dealer to lay down the crack pipe!
45 hours?
Tell your dealer to lay down the crack pipe!
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Originally Posted by AMGfan
My dad accidentally hit a half empty 12 oz can of soda onto the center console. The car is stuck in limp mode and we took it to MB of Tampa.
And, just for clarity's sake, what do you mean by "hit onto the center console" (like, with a baseball bat or something?)? Did it bust through the windshield? How does a 12oz can of soda cause your car to go into "limp mode"?
I don't get it.
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1. You have an auto insurance claim under your comprehensive coverage. Call your agent.
2. If that fails, PM me for a very competent MB shop in Tampa. From my experience honest, German, and thorough.
2. If that fails, PM me for a very competent MB shop in Tampa. From my experience honest, German, and thorough.
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Originally Posted by Miguk_Saram
uhmm.. sorry, but I must be dense.. I don't seem to quite understand exactly what kind of damage we're talking about here.. it's a 12oz can of soda!
And, just for clarity's sake, what do you mean by "hit onto the center console" (like, with a baseball bat or something?)? Did it bust through the windshield? How does a 12oz can of soda cause your car to go into "limp mode"?
I don't get it.
And, just for clarity's sake, what do you mean by "hit onto the center console" (like, with a baseball bat or something?)? Did it bust through the windshield? How does a 12oz can of soda cause your car to go into "limp mode"?
I don't get it.
Console Problem
The center console for the W210 E is similar crappy design as the W208 CLK.
