48 miles at delivery??
09-23-2004, 06:29 PM
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Complain and make your dealer throw in some freebies. My car had 28 miles when I took delivery, I complained and got a stainless steel coffee mug, trunk cargo tray, several key chains(from parts department), and a wood and leather steering wheel.
09-23-2004, 07:06 PM
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Mine had 81 miles on it. Sure I would have liked less, but not a deal breaker. Mine was off the dealer lot, however. I can see being angry for those who ordered their cars.
09-23-2004, 07:06 PM
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My car better not have 48 miles on it when I pick it up!
Superboy65amg, apparently, you are an easy pushover. A car with excessive miles on it at delivery has been susceptible to abuse.
Superboy65amg, apparently, you are an easy pushover. A car with excessive miles on it at delivery has been susceptible to abuse.
09-24-2004, 01:04 AM
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'12 CLS550, '08 M6, '04 E500
Both my E500 and my E430 had 6 miles when I picked them up. Both had plastic wrapping around the car. I got the E430 from Rusnak, and the E500 from HOI. Maybe I was just lucky?
09-26-2004, 07:38 AM
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2004 E500 w/ AMG Sport Package
mine had 5 miles.....48 miles is too ridiculous....have them compensate you in some way shape and form...
talk to the manager
talk to the manager
09-26-2004, 03:41 PM
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ZipCar NYC / Boston
When I saw this video at:
https://mbworld.org/forums/kill-stories/83404-slr.html
... I thought about this exact scenario...
https://mbworld.org/forums/kill-stories/83404-slr.html
... I thought about this exact scenario...
09-26-2004, 05:01 PM
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After watching the SLR video, my thought is that the service department was trying to break-in the car for customer delivery. Usually driving around 40 miles should get the engine warm, oils lubricating, and rubber on tires soft.
