W211 Transmisson / torque problems
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Originally Posted by B1GSV
Hi dyn,
I am experiencing similar problem, late 2002 CLK with 16000 miles only. humming noise from rear and jumping gears, judder in uphill climbs. Early December MB could not find any fault whatsoever with the car, then just after chritmas MB mobile mechanic thought it was the diff, but yesterday my MB local dealership says transmission damage caused by leaking coolant - new gear box and coolant system required costing mega bucks for what I still consider to be a brand new vehicle. Major problems like this should not occur these days.
I have managed to agree that MB (Germany) will pay for the replacement parts, however I am left with the very large labour bill for 20% of the repair. I AM NO LONGER A HAPPY MB OWNER.
I am experiencing similar problem, late 2002 CLK with 16000 miles only. humming noise from rear and jumping gears, judder in uphill climbs. Early December MB could not find any fault whatsoever with the car, then just after chritmas MB mobile mechanic thought it was the diff, but yesterday my MB local dealership says transmission damage caused by leaking coolant - new gear box and coolant system required costing mega bucks for what I still consider to be a brand new vehicle. Major problems like this should not occur these days.
I have managed to agree that MB (Germany) will pay for the replacement parts, however I am left with the very large labour bill for 20% of the repair. I AM NO LONGER A HAPPY MB OWNER.
1) More public critisism of MB quality with a recall
2) The more time goes by, the more cars will be out of warranty. This is especially true since it effects euro late 02's and 03's and early 04's for the rest of the world. This is good for MB bad for you and me.
MB should just address the issue and replace the damn radiators for the effected VIN's and prevent further customer dissatisfaction while saving the company countless thousands on entire transmission replacements down the road.
Sometimes MB just doesn't get it, or maybe they just don't want to!
Last edited by RJC; Jan 6, 2006 at 06:02 PM.
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Originally Posted by RJC
Mine was manufactured 7/03, one of the first 04's 
1) What % of cars made up till 9/03 are being effected so far; would you venture to guess?
2) Will MB do anything on a preventative basis rather than just wait for total transmission failure and a very expensive bill; not to mention more dissatisfied MB consumers?
Wouldn't it make sense (not implying car manufactures are sensible) to replace radiators in the cars produced within this limited VIN range before the trans self destructs?
1) What % of cars made up till 9/03 are being effected so far; would you venture to guess?
2) Will MB do anything on a preventative basis rather than just wait for total transmission failure and a very expensive bill; not to mention more dissatisfied MB consumers?
Wouldn't it make sense (not implying car manufactures are sensible) to replace radiators in the cars produced within this limited VIN range before the trans self destructs?
Last edited by RHBENZ; Jan 7, 2006 at 01:45 AM.
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The new BMW coupe(E92 335CI) or sedan E90 335 might be a place to look. The 335 is rumored to have 300+hp and be under $50K...look for it at the Geneve show in March.
Last edited by RJC; Jan 7, 2006 at 03:04 PM.
