Moving to Southern California
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Southern CA
2007 CLS550
Moving to Southern California
I am moving to Southern California next month and was wondering if anyone could recommend a dealership and/or technician. I will be in West Los Angeles but I am willing to drive far in order to get good service. I find that a good (read competent) service department is hard to find.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,216
Likes: 0
From: Hong Kong / Jakarta
CLS350
I always had my car serviced at fletcher jones, Ken Denault was my service advisor. I got top notch service and he always took care of me, plus there was this one good looking latin woman who had huge **** that worked there so i was happy.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 420
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles
2003 E320
W. I. Simonson in Santa Monica will be your closest dealer. I didn't buy my car there because of their sales department, but I've always had a good experience with them service wise.
I bought my car from Mercedes Benz of Long Beach, and I plan to go there for service because I've been so happy with my experience with them so far.
Your other close choices might be the dealers in Beverly Hills or downtown Los Angeles or Mercedes of South Bay (in Redondo Beach, I think). I don't know anything about them.
I'm a realtor in Marina del Rey. If I can help you with anything in the area, I'd be happy to, neighbor! Welcome to the Westside!
Lol at Tezta, by the way! Men!
I bought my car from Mercedes Benz of Long Beach, and I plan to go there for service because I've been so happy with my experience with them so far.
Your other close choices might be the dealers in Beverly Hills or downtown Los Angeles or Mercedes of South Bay (in Redondo Beach, I think). I don't know anything about them.
I'm a realtor in Marina del Rey. If I can help you with anything in the area, I'd be happy to, neighbor! Welcome to the Westside!
Lol at Tezta, by the way! Men!
Member
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: CA
W211
I bought my car from MB of Long Beach. Pretty good experience.
I had the motor mount problem common on early production E500s. I first took the car to MB of South Bay in Torrance since they are closer to me. They didn't have the mounts in stock so they ordered it and it took 3 weeks to arrive
I took it back in and they said they replaced the mounts but right when I picked it up the ticking was still there and maybe a little louder.
So a few days ago I took the car to MB of Long Beach and they had the mounts in stock
and I got the car back within a few hours and the problem was fixed 
I attended their new client orientation a few days ago and got to meet some of the service techs. Very knowledgeable and friendly people!
Another thumbs up for MB of Long Beach
I had the motor mount problem common on early production E500s. I first took the car to MB of South Bay in Torrance since they are closer to me. They didn't have the mounts in stock so they ordered it and it took 3 weeks to arrive
I took it back in and they said they replaced the mounts but right when I picked it up the ticking was still there and maybe a little louder.So a few days ago I took the car to MB of Long Beach and they had the mounts in stock
and I got the car back within a few hours and the problem was fixed I attended their new client orientation a few days ago and got to meet some of the service techs. Very knowledgeable and friendly people!
Another thumbs up for MB of Long Beach
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 420
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles
2003 E320
Hey, MPTLPTR, I was at the same meeting--Thursday night??! I think our cars were parked next to each other in the valet new car lineup!! Were you asking all of the questions about the telephones in the E-Class?
Last edited by rickyfanmdr; Mar 30, 2003 at 07:45 PM.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 420
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles
2003 E320
Actually I meant were you the one standing by that E-Class car talking to the tech in the service bay about telephones? I spent a lot of time in the parts department getting cargo nets and stuff so I didn't get to the service bay until the event was almost over.
Trending Topics
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, Texas
SL550
Fletcher Jones
Originally posted by Tezta
I always had my car serviced at fletcher jones, Ken Denault was my service advisor. I got top notch service and he always took care of me, plus there was this one good looking latin woman who had huge **** that worked there so i was happy.
I always had my car serviced at fletcher jones, Ken Denault was my service advisor. I got top notch service and he always took care of me, plus there was this one good looking latin woman who had huge **** that worked there so i was happy.
LOL! I recall seeing that woman. The last time I went to FJ for an oil change they left the cap off and I ended up with oil all over the place. It wasn't pretty, and it was like pulling teeth to get them to comp the service! Needless to say, I never went back.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Almost a Member!
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
I had 2 emergencies in LA both at night, I went over something on the freeway and the cover underneath the engine came off dragging (my car is lowered) once and the other time the batteries exploded.
The first problem I took to Penske because it was near work, the second time South Bay Mercedes came. They were both excellent.
2 people at work use Penske and are very happy with the personal service there, although I think they are getting too big to maintain personal service, even the service rep there think so.
The first problem I took to Penske because it was near work, the second time South Bay Mercedes came. They were both excellent.
2 people at work use Penske and are very happy with the personal service there, although I think they are getting too big to maintain personal service, even the service rep there think so.
Almost a Member!
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
Oh yeah, I usually go to Fletcher Jones because they wash my car for free, store my car and drop me off at the airport and pick me up, all free. Ok... I know... there's no free lunch. And of course I get to look at that latina with the big *****..hehe.
Won't buy my next car there though.
Won't buy my next car there though.
Almost a Member!
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
Just remember: Whatever you do, do not use the dealer downtown, they're not just bad, they cheat. I used it once and never came back.
A guy at work took his car there for service and they didn't replace his oil filter, although they charged him for a new filter. Of course they said they did and he couldn't prove otherwise. I would go back, but he was the paranoid type so he bought a filter, kept the box, marked his filter and put it on himself, and took it in for service the second time. Sure enough his filter was still there afterwards.
A guy at work took his car there for service and they didn't replace his oil filter, although they charged him for a new filter. Of course they said they did and he couldn't prove otherwise. I would go back, but he was the paranoid type so he bought a filter, kept the box, marked his filter and put it on himself, and took it in for service the second time. Sure enough his filter was still there afterwards.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 5,622
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, Ca
Sean's Sister--
i've been servcing my e class at a location in lomita Ca, called benz and bimmers, its between pch and palos verdes drive north, close to the benz dealership in torrance, they once had to do a service on my car which even the dealership didn't know what was wrong with the car.
so i was glad......
so i was glad......
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,216
Likes: 0
From: Hong Kong / Jakarta
CLS350
Originally posted by phiv
Oh yeah, I usually go to Fletcher Jones because they wash my car for free, store my car and drop me off at the airport and pick me up, all free. Ok... I know... there's no free lunch. And of course I get to look at that latina with the big *****..hehe.
Won't buy my next car there though.
Oh yeah, I usually go to Fletcher Jones because they wash my car for free, store my car and drop me off at the airport and pick me up, all free. Ok... I know... there's no free lunch. And of course I get to look at that latina with the big *****..hehe.
Won't buy my next car there though.
Which dealer gives out free lunches?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,216
Likes: 0
From: Hong Kong / Jakarta
CLS350
Oh and BTW since we are talking about good looking women at MB dealers, have you guys gone to Caliber Motors in anaheim hills? I saw on a few occasions a good looking girl about 20 years of age working the souvenir counter near the waiting lounge.
Almost a Member!
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
Sorry, what I meant was while the car washes are free and the shuttle to/from the airport is free, somebody has to pay for those expenses, and it's us the car buyers indirectly...."there is no such thing as a free lunch" as the saying goes.
Penske does serve a free omelette breakfast though.
Why won't I buy my next car at FJ? I discussed this on another thread:
The service has gone really bad for the past few years, I guess they're just too successful to care, I told management that many time. But even with the decline in service quality, people still go back! so why should they care?
I think the truth is that most of the buyers at FJ are ignorant of the car buying process, have money to spend, and are not willing to spend time hunting around, opting instead for the convenience of a nearby dealer.
So the sales people at FJ aren't that hungry, they BS a lot, simply because they get away with it and still sell cars. You can buy a car there if you do your homework, impress upon them that you aren't their average customer, and willing to put up with their BS.
My recommendation is to contact the fleet/internet salesman at FJ (or any dealer for that matter) and get a written quote. You can do this with no hassle and BS. Then use that as a guide to shop around.
I had a personal intro to a salesman at Penske in Covina, who went through all the details with me and pointed out where I can save some money, so my next 2 cars this year (E320 for the wife and not-sure-what-maybe-S500-or-CLK500 for me) will be through him.
I still do my homework though.
Penske does serve a free omelette breakfast though.
Why won't I buy my next car at FJ? I discussed this on another thread:
The service has gone really bad for the past few years, I guess they're just too successful to care, I told management that many time. But even with the decline in service quality, people still go back! so why should they care?
I think the truth is that most of the buyers at FJ are ignorant of the car buying process, have money to spend, and are not willing to spend time hunting around, opting instead for the convenience of a nearby dealer.
So the sales people at FJ aren't that hungry, they BS a lot, simply because they get away with it and still sell cars. You can buy a car there if you do your homework, impress upon them that you aren't their average customer, and willing to put up with their BS.
My recommendation is to contact the fleet/internet salesman at FJ (or any dealer for that matter) and get a written quote. You can do this with no hassle and BS. Then use that as a guide to shop around.
I had a personal intro to a salesman at Penske in Covina, who went through all the details with me and pointed out where I can save some money, so my next 2 cars this year (E320 for the wife and not-sure-what-maybe-S500-or-CLK500 for me) will be through him.
I still do my homework though.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 6,753
Likes: 3
From: South Orange Co., CA
'03 W211 aka E-500
The chica?
Originally posted by Tezta
Oh and BTW since we are talking about good looking women at MB dealers, have you guys gone to Caliber Motors in anaheim hills? I saw on a few occasions a good looking girl about 20 years of age working the souvenir counter near the waiting lounge.
Oh and BTW since we are talking about good looking women at MB dealers, have you guys gone to Caliber Motors in anaheim hills? I saw on a few occasions a good looking girl about 20 years of age working the souvenir counter near the waiting lounge.
Yep, I've seen her. H O T !
BTW==Best service I've gotten is from Laguna Niguel MB, but a little far from the tree if you're on the Left Side (I mean West Side).
EDJ
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,216
Likes: 0
From: Hong Kong / Jakarta
CLS350
Re: The chica?
Originally posted by ElDiabloJoe
The Hispanic girl, with pale skin and raven black hair?
Yep, I've seen her. H O T !
BTW==Best service I've gotten is from Laguna Niguel MB, but a little far from the tree if you're on the Left Side (I mean West Side).
EDJ
The Hispanic girl, with pale skin and raven black hair?
Yep, I've seen her. H O T !
BTW==Best service I've gotten is from Laguna Niguel MB, but a little far from the tree if you're on the Left Side (I mean West Side).
EDJ
