How many miles on your W211?
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From: Richmond-upon-Thames
2007 Mercedes E320 CDi Avantgarde
It was on the older I6.
My current V6 is running well, no problems so far, just usual serviceable items, poly v-belt will need replacing soon though, brake pads are still fine (last replaced at 93,000 miles), ball joints have a little play in them.
By this evening, it will have rolled over to 148,000 miles!
My current V6 is running well, no problems so far, just usual serviceable items, poly v-belt will need replacing soon though, brake pads are still fine (last replaced at 93,000 miles), ball joints have a little play in them.
By this evening, it will have rolled over to 148,000 miles!
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From: Louisiana
03 E500 and Corvette
Rear airmatic shocks/ air springs, air compressor / A/C Ignition Key, Memory seats, door locks, lighter, and other stuff. Just turned 109,000 miles.
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2003 E320
1. 2003 E320
2. 81k
3. bilateral lower ball joints, bilateral struts, leaking valve cover gaskets, heater control valve
I found all this stuff and more scheduled maintenance when I purchased this car two weeks ago and took it in for the heater valve. I will chip away at these issues, but otherwise I still love my car.
2. 81k
3. bilateral lower ball joints, bilateral struts, leaking valve cover gaskets, heater control valve
I found all this stuff and more scheduled maintenance when I purchased this car two weeks ago and took it in for the heater valve. I will chip away at these issues, but otherwise I still love my car.
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From: Columbia, MO
E320 & X166
still not at the 100k yet. 97979. I only have a slight squeak when AC is on and I turn the wheel. I replaced Vbelt three weeks ago, not fixed. Other than that; I have had my 03 since April 2006 with 42k and has been flawless.
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From: Louisiana
03 E500 and Corvette
Check the idle pulley. They are bad about failing.
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From: Columbia, MO
E320 & X166
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From: Houston, Texas
2022 SL63, 2008 CL63
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From: Louisiana
03 E500 and Corvette
If you used OEM belt,idle and tensioner you should have no squeal.
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E320 & X166
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From: Los Angeles
2009 SL550 Roadster Diamond White, 2008 CLK550 Coupe Obsidian Black
About 87,000 miles now
Some new stuff to add, unfortunately:
-Front ball joints
-Front bushings
-Control arms (about another year left according to my shop)
-Center speaker (just went out, first gonna try the felt thing)
-Red battery message (probably aux battery, damn SBC system)
Some new stuff to add, unfortunately:
-Front ball joints
-Front bushings
-Control arms (about another year left according to my shop)
-Center speaker (just went out, first gonna try the felt thing)
-Red battery message (probably aux battery, damn SBC system)
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From: Fishers, IN
E 320 CDI
191,000 05 CDI Euro Delivery
-Front ball joints (easy home repair)
-Front bushings
-All glow plugs at 40k
-Now have idiot light for #5 glow plug
-Water pump and pulley. (forced to drive 120 miles on freeway with no serp belt, or alt, but temp was 5 F, so eng stayed cool. Shut car off 500 yards from dealer at top of freeway exit ramp/traffic light, where red light stopped the car and ended air cooling!)
-Front springs, LH rotted out, replaced both.
-Still on second set of rotors and pads.
Still getting 40 MPG on highway!
-Front ball joints (easy home repair)
-Front bushings
-All glow plugs at 40k
-Now have idiot light for #5 glow plug
-Water pump and pulley. (forced to drive 120 miles on freeway with no serp belt, or alt, but temp was 5 F, so eng stayed cool. Shut car off 500 yards from dealer at top of freeway exit ramp/traffic light, where red light stopped the car and ended air cooling!)
-Front springs, LH rotted out, replaced both.
-Still on second set of rotors and pads.
Still getting 40 MPG on highway!
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From: Framingham, MA
2007 E320 CDI Bluetec
Starting Out With '07 E 320 Bluetec
Bought 54K mile '07 Bluetec 3 weeks ago. Was trade in at local VW dealer. Only made "final" deal after local MB dealer did $230 pre-inspection. Guy who owned car must have been ****, never drove in winter, immaculate condition but no service records. Inspection + car condition told me to buy at price $2K below Kelley Blue Book. Car was smog illegal in MA in '07, but all is OK. I love the car...already has 4 coats of Meguiars #26 Yellow wax on it.
I think the 7G-Tronic has issue with same control mapping in both COMFORT and SPORT settings. Always starts in 1st gear ( like S ), but always rapidly short shifts up ( like C ). Still have ~~ 36 days ~~ left on 60 day used car warranty, so gotta get back to MB dealer for quick check out. I do not want VW dealer to play with 7G if there is an issue. Car was "sometimes" serviced at the same local MB dealer...the trans was serviced at 43K miles ( 40K was called for ). Hope he used the right oil ( Mobil 1 ESP M5W-40 ). Everything else ( except for CD that jumps like mad on bumps ) seems A-OK.
Reading this 11 page W211 thread is interesting. "take deep breath, keep toes forward, and start marching >> hoping for good luck.
I think the 7G-Tronic has issue with same control mapping in both COMFORT and SPORT settings. Always starts in 1st gear ( like S ), but always rapidly short shifts up ( like C ). Still have ~~ 36 days ~~ left on 60 day used car warranty, so gotta get back to MB dealer for quick check out. I do not want VW dealer to play with 7G if there is an issue. Car was "sometimes" serviced at the same local MB dealer...the trans was serviced at 43K miles ( 40K was called for ). Hope he used the right oil ( Mobil 1 ESP M5W-40 ). Everything else ( except for CD that jumps like mad on bumps ) seems A-OK.
Reading this 11 page W211 thread is interesting. "take deep breath, keep toes forward, and start marching >> hoping for good luck.
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Porsche 991S, Cayenne S, 1972 BMW 3.0CS E9 Coupe
2009 E63 bought new with 8 miles on it. Now at 25k miles after two years and 3 months. Just regular service and oil changes. So far, so good. It's my daily driver and grocery getter. I do think these cars like to be driven. But who knows what might happen as time and mileage increases. I'll keep my fingers crossed.....
btw, no complaint with fuel consumption. If I drive like a normal human being, I can get good mpg considering the displacement of this 6.2 liter V8. The 7 speed tranny helps a lot. This is after a 200 mile cruise with mixed driving in C mode. Back roads, a little bit of freeway and some stop and go. And a couple of throttle mashes.
btw, no complaint with fuel consumption. If I drive like a normal human being, I can get good mpg considering the displacement of this 6.2 liter V8. The 7 speed tranny helps a lot. This is after a 200 mile cruise with mixed driving in C mode. Back roads, a little bit of freeway and some stop and go. And a couple of throttle mashes.
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From: League City, Texas
2008 Mercedes Benz E550 AMG Sport Package
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2008 Mercedes Benz E550 AMG Sport Package
