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S213 E450 4Matic, W111 220SE - prior cars: 3x W212, W210 E55 AMG, W202 C43 AMG, W126 300SE
I dropped it off this afternoon, and said I want it back by Friday night (I have a road trip planned for the weekend). Lead tech said he would do the work himself - I suggested they need to just replace the whole rear deck if they can't find the problem. I don't know how well that will go over.
Very base C250 loaner, which isn't as bad as I thought it would be. And guess what - it creaks too.
Very base C250 loaner, which isn't as bad as I thought it would be. And guess what - it creaks too.
Yep, I had the Shop steward ride with me and he diagnosed the issue. I left the car for 3 days and received a loaner. Came back when it was ready and it has been working perfectly since that time. Yep leave it with them once you show them what you are talking about. GOOD LUCK!
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I dropped it off this afternoon, and said I want it back by Friday night (I have a road trip planned for the weekend). Lead tech said he would do the work himself - I suggested they need to just replace the whole rear deck if they can't find the problem. I don't know how well that will go over.
Very base C250 loaner, which isn't as bad as I thought it would be. And guess what - it creaks too.
Very base C250 loaner, which isn't as bad as I thought it would be. And guess what - it creaks too.
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S213 E450 4Matic, W111 220SE - prior cars: 3x W212, W210 E55 AMG, W202 C43 AMG, W126 300SE
So your E is quiet? I wonder what the mix is for quiet vs creaky cars, or if normal people even notice or care about these quirks. It's really irksome, as my car is pretty perfect otherwise.
I have to admit I laughed when I first heard the C creak in exactly the same manner as my car. It made me think this might just be a modern MB thing.
I have to admit I laughed when I first heard the C creak in exactly the same manner as my car. It made me think this might just be a modern MB thing.
To be honest. All C Classes rattle, squeak and creek! I have only been inside one C that made 0 noise. It was a 04 C320 4Matic. Never a interior noise and dead quite like my E350. None of my Mercedes make interior noise except my C240 and even that is starting to become quite. I must say the w212 is well put together with the exception of some temp sensitive plastics.
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So your E is quiet? I wonder what the mix is for quiet vs creaky cars, or if normal people even notice or care about these quirks. It's really irksome, as my car is pretty perfect otherwise.
I have to admit I laughed when I first heard the C creak in exactly the same manner as my car. It made me think this might just be a modern MB thing.
I have to admit I laughed when I first heard the C creak in exactly the same manner as my car. It made me think this might just be a modern MB thing.
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Every M-B I've had has creaked and groaned like a boat in terms of actual suspension, namely at low speeds. If you ever shift the car from R to D or vice versa at a stop, with the door cracked or window down, you'll hear suspension squeaks/creaks/groans right there. Getting out of the car did it on my M-B's at well (the same suspension or chassis groans). They always bothered me and literally were identical from my W220 S Class to my last W212 E Class.
As for rattles/creaks/etc. while driving, my 2010 E started getting annoying toward the end of my time with it (1 year). Ironically, my 2011 E STARTED as a rattle-trap, I even made a thread "Uh oh, I think my car may be a rattle trap" or something along those lines, but the issues seemed to subside after time, though they'd come back randomly. It was like a symphony where one rattle would go away, then another would literally pop up immediately. When that one went, the other would come back, etc.
As for rattles/creaks/etc. while driving, my 2010 E started getting annoying toward the end of my time with it (1 year). Ironically, my 2011 E STARTED as a rattle-trap, I even made a thread "Uh oh, I think my car may be a rattle trap" or something along those lines, but the issues seemed to subside after time, though they'd come back randomly. It was like a symphony where one rattle would go away, then another would literally pop up immediately. When that one went, the other would come back, etc.
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Zero noises from my E350 at 29k miles except for tires....that noise stopped after replacing worn rears. I'm the second owner so I don't know if the first owner debugged it or not. My C320 was a constant battle with noise. Never could get the seats, pbrake, or rear suspension to stay permanently quiet.
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Every M-B I've had has creaked and groaned like a boat in terms of actual suspension, namely at low speeds. If you ever shift the car from R to D or vice versa at a stop, with the door cracked or window down, you'll hear suspension squeaks/creaks/groans right there. Getting out of the car did it on my M-B's at well (the same suspension or chassis groans). They always bothered me and literally were identical from my W220 S Class to my last W212 E Class.
As for rattles/creaks/etc. while driving, my 2010 E started getting annoying toward the end of my time with it (1 year). Ironically, my 2011 E STARTED as a rattle-trap, I even made a thread "Uh oh, I think my car may be a rattle trap" or something along those lines, but the issues seemed to subside after time, though they'd come back randomly. It was like a symphony where one rattle would go away, then another would literally pop up immediately. When that one went, the other would come back, etc.
As for rattles/creaks/etc. while driving, my 2010 E started getting annoying toward the end of my time with it (1 year). Ironically, my 2011 E STARTED as a rattle-trap, I even made a thread "Uh oh, I think my car may be a rattle trap" or something along those lines, but the issues seemed to subside after time, though they'd come back randomly. It was like a symphony where one rattle would go away, then another would literally pop up immediately. When that one went, the other would come back, etc.
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To be honest. All C Classes rattle, squeak and creek! I have only been inside one C that made 0 noise. It was a 04 C320 4Matic. Never a interior noise and dead quite like my E350. None of my Mercedes make interior noise except my C240 and even that is starting to become quite. I must say the w212 is well put together with the exception of some temp sensitive plastics.
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Zero noises from my E350 at 29k miles except for tires....that noise stopped after replacing worn rears. I'm the second owner so I don't know if the first owner debugged it or not. My C320 was a constant battle with noise. Never could get the seats, pbrake, or rear suspension to stay permanently quiet.
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Zero noises from my E350 at 29k miles except for tires....that noise stopped after replacing worn rears. I'm the second owner so I don't know if the first owner debugged it or not. My C320 was a constant battle with noise. Never could get the seats, pbrake, or rear suspension to stay permanently quiet.
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Yeah I dunno what it was. Literally the exact same creaking/squeaking noise coming from the same suspension or chassis area on all of them. I hated it as it made it sound like an old Cadillac or something when I'd be parking or getting in/out. And no, I'm nowhere in the vicinity of overweight, lol.
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S213 E450 4Matic, W111 220SE - prior cars: 3x W212, W210 E55 AMG, W202 C43 AMG, W126 300SE
I've had an odd noise or two from the dash or A-pillar area when very hot too - but always a one time only thing. I can live with that. The relatively constant click or pop from the rear is a different story.
I've had several MBs, no odd suspension noises or rattles in them. W210 did have the typical sunroof rattle, but I cured it by pulling down the headliner and inserting thin cloth. W126 leather would kind of squeak sometimes, but it was old. Fintail will make a little noise in hot dry weather too, but it is a million years old and unrestored, so it has a right.
I talked to the advisor today - they are apparently going to replace the rear shade (?) - we will see what this does. Should be back by tomorrow evening, I have a bit of driving planned for the weekend, for a good test.
I've had several MBs, no odd suspension noises or rattles in them. W210 did have the typical sunroof rattle, but I cured it by pulling down the headliner and inserting thin cloth. W126 leather would kind of squeak sometimes, but it was old. Fintail will make a little noise in hot dry weather too, but it is a million years old and unrestored, so it has a right.
I talked to the advisor today - they are apparently going to replace the rear shade (?) - we will see what this does. Should be back by tomorrow evening, I have a bit of driving planned for the weekend, for a good test.
Yes it is very quite. Only some small creeks around the speedo cluster area when very hot. A temp sensitive plastic issue. I am sure I can fix it with black felt or something. Other then that it's fine. I can see if someone hits a massive bump of some sort you could get creeks and noise but I have not had those issues.
thing is pretty solid, must be because it's a 550
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They all rattle/creak, by the very nature of the materials used and how they are fastened. Anyone who says their car is rattle free needs hearing examined or they just aren't sensitive to the small sounds. Drive with the windows up, no fan, no radio, in the dead of winter and you'll hear a veritable symphony of rattle/creak sounds.
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They all rattle/creak, by the very nature of the materials used and how they are fastened. Anyone who says their car is rattle free needs hearing examined or they just aren't sensitive to the small sounds. Drive with the windows up, no fan, no radio, in the dead of winter and you'll hear a veritable symphony of rattle/creak sounds.
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Actually no, not all cars creak and rattle. I have driven most, if not all, of my cars in the manner you have presented here. Without the radio on, with windows up, air off, engine on, besides the normally expected noises of the road and the suspension doing its job, early in the morning and no audible noises. Did this test on my 2010 and I got no squeaks, creaks, and rattles. Same test on my 2012 after the fix, and that is also a very quiet car.
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S213 E450 4Matic, W111 220SE - prior cars: 3x W212, W210 E55 AMG, W202 C43 AMG, W126 300SE
I remain hopeful that my car will be as quiet as Nuru's, but if the current repair doesn't fix it, I am going to chalk it up to a design or materials flaw/quirk and try to tune it out. This is visit number 4.
I get the car back in the morning and plan to drive a bit this weekend, so we'll see.
I get the car back in the morning and plan to drive a bit this weekend, so we'll see.
They all rattle/creak, by the very nature of the materials used and how they are fastened. Anyone who says their car is rattle free needs hearing examined or they just aren't sensitive to the small sounds. Drive with the windows up, no fan, no radio, in the dead of winter and you'll hear a veritable symphony of rattle/creak sounds.
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I remain hopeful that my car will be as quiet as Nuru's, but if the current repair doesn't fix it, I am going to chalk it up to a design or materials flaw/quirk and try to tune it out. This is visit number 4.
I get the car back in the morning and plan to drive a bit this weekend, so we'll see.
I get the car back in the morning and plan to drive a bit this weekend, so we'll see.
