Mercedes Quality?
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From: Kamloops, BC, CAD
S210 E320 4MATIC
Mercedes Quality?
We currently have a 2001 C240 Sport with a manual. Lately it has been in the shop for several things and it seems like we are at the dealer every week. The car only has 18,000km on it and we have had it since last February.
Here is a list:
- flat tire (Pilots)
- numerous front signal light failures (was the bulb holders)
- rear brake light failures (needed to be reset)
- 1 key works all the time, the other will start the car, but will not lock/unlock it
- front stabilizer bar bushings (the squeak and the front end of the car feels light at speed)
- memory seats forget where to go when using which key
- passengers side mirror only goes into the reverse mode with only 1 key
- hazzy front windshield (center dash vent)
- cargo net has broken and been replaced numerous times (breaks with nothing under it, just hooked to the OEM mounting points)
- clutch pedal shock noisy and blown (inside car)
- constant squeaks in the lower dash
-there are probably a few more, but I cant remember.
Anyway, we are looking at getting a wagon now and the C wagon is too small for our dog and other things. We will probably be looking at a new E wagon, but has anyone had any problems with the new E's quality? Anything you don't like?
Here is a list:
- flat tire (Pilots)
- numerous front signal light failures (was the bulb holders)
- rear brake light failures (needed to be reset)
- 1 key works all the time, the other will start the car, but will not lock/unlock it
- front stabilizer bar bushings (the squeak and the front end of the car feels light at speed)
- memory seats forget where to go when using which key
- passengers side mirror only goes into the reverse mode with only 1 key
- hazzy front windshield (center dash vent)
- cargo net has broken and been replaced numerous times (breaks with nothing under it, just hooked to the OEM mounting points)
- clutch pedal shock noisy and blown (inside car)
- constant squeaks in the lower dash
-there are probably a few more, but I cant remember.
Anyway, we are looking at getting a wagon now and the C wagon is too small for our dog and other things. We will probably be looking at a new E wagon, but has anyone had any problems with the new E's quality? Anything you don't like?
Last edited by Bora20; Aug 5, 2002 at 08:43 AM.
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Does your C sport have the panorama roof? If so, how do you like it? Any problems?
That roof is offered on the new E class, which I think is DYNAMITE!
A friend of mine bought an E-320 wagon last year via European delivery, factory tour - everything worked out like clockwork.
He loves the wagon, not problems. He lives in northern Virginia.
Sorry to hear about so many little-big problems.
It's amazing, that 123 years after the light bulb was invented and patented, that the ones used in MB cars are doomed to failure!
That roof is offered on the new E class, which I think is DYNAMITE!
A friend of mine bought an E-320 wagon last year via European delivery, factory tour - everything worked out like clockwork.
He loves the wagon, not problems. He lives in northern Virginia.
Sorry to hear about so many little-big problems.
It's amazing, that 123 years after the light bulb was invented and patented, that the ones used in MB cars are doomed to failure!
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2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
Bora20 has the C240 with the sports package, not the C230 sport coupe so the panorama roof is not available.
