The Loaner......lol
08-22-2011, 12:38 PM
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The Loaner......lol
Having a new windshield put on my 63 today....
and also completed the break in period on the way! 1000+ miles....
here's the ml350.....
the ml standing for 'mighty low' on power, lol.....
it's a 2011.....has power folding mirrors......haha...
that was interesting to see
and also completed the break in period on the way! 1000+ miles....
here's the ml350.....
the ml standing for 'mighty low' on power, lol.....
it's a 2011.....has power folding mirrors......haha...
that was interesting to see
08-22-2011, 01:48 PM
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When I bring the SL63 in for service I'm given an "apology" for the loaner being a C300, LOL!!! That doesn't happen when the E550 comes in.
08-22-2011, 08:31 PM
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Aside from the Gas Mileage downside, I'd be all about that Loaner.
Most Dealers I've gone to give out C300's (guess I shouldn't complain about that) also, and I've even gotten Japanese boring Econ cars as well.
I'll tell you one thing, ALL Benz owners will be happier after a visit to the Dealer, when the facelifted W204 comes out, with a complete interior overall to the poor excuse of an interior that's in there right now.
Most Dealers I've gone to give out C300's (guess I shouldn't complain about that) also, and I've even gotten Japanese boring Econ cars as well.
I'll tell you one thing, ALL Benz owners will be happier after a visit to the Dealer, when the facelifted W204 comes out, with a complete interior overall to the poor excuse of an interior that's in there right now.
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You guys shouldn't complain....my crappy dealer (American Service Center in Arlington VA) uses Enterprise Rental for their loaners.
I was given a muddy Hyundai sub-compact SUV that was smelly and a base model without power anything and cloth seats.
Not the type of loaner I would expect after buying a new E550 4matic from them a week prior. I told them how I felt about the experience and all I got was "sorry" but we don't offer loaners due to insurance reasons. That was a bunch of crap...
I'd take that new ML any day!!!!
I was given a muddy Hyundai sub-compact SUV that was smelly and a base model without power anything and cloth seats.
Not the type of loaner I would expect after buying a new E550 4matic from them a week prior. I told them how I felt about the experience and all I got was "sorry" but we don't offer loaners due to insurance reasons. That was a bunch of crap...
I'd take that new ML any day!!!!
08-23-2011, 12:19 AM
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Actually all the Dealers I've gone to have Enterprises as well. Only one had smelly Nissan/Mazda/Etc. cars for me to choose from. Most use the C300 though.
08-23-2011, 07:25 AM
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the dealers down here have recently switched from Enterprise, my first loaner was a Chrysler 300... what a tremendous POS. 2nd time I got a C300
08-23-2011, 07:45 AM
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wow guys,
guess I am fortunate to have this ML.....taking it back this morning to get MY car back.......I can't believe dealers would gibe out chrysler, hyudai...etc...and NOT MB's
thanx for the posts....I guess it isn't that bad of a car....would need more options for me to enjoy it though.......and more engine! I built one online and tit came ut to 70K!
guess I am fortunate to have this ML.....taking it back this morning to get MY car back.......I can't believe dealers would gibe out chrysler, hyudai...etc...and NOT MB'sthanx for the posts....I guess it isn't that bad of a car....would need more options for me to enjoy it though.......and more engine!
I built one online and tit came ut to 70K!
08-23-2011, 09:07 AM
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I generally get a C300 or GLK350. Both are just super cars. I really like the solidity of the C and GLK. Who can complain about a the free use of another current MB product while yours is getting serviced?
08-23-2011, 09:20 AM
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One great aspect of these sh*tty loaners we all get.... It makes you appreciate your Benz just that much more. I personally love that feeling.
08-23-2011, 09:23 AM
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Haven't taken the MB in yet, but at the Porsche dealership I usually get Cayennes (6-Cyl) and sometimes an S (once a GTS that belonged to the GM). Good loaners are smart moves, as I bought a Cayenne S similar to the loaner I had and really liked.
08-23-2011, 09:39 AM
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Last time I had C Loaners, I went on "spirited" Canyon drives, and the next on a date where I didn't have to worry about where and how I parked "My Benz".
08-23-2011, 12:09 PM
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My dealer has many 2011 C and GLK classes to give out. They usually sell the loaners with over 10-15,000 miles on them. Only once did I get an ML, but it was a 2010 and it was a Bluetec. Atleast it had navigation and heated seats!
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The C is really a great car. With the new interior is is pretty classy too, more like a smaller E. If they would bring over the 2.2L CDI engine for the C, I would drive one in a heartbeat.
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there was a used panny turbo at the dealer today so I had to check it out, not drive it, but I did sit in the backseat and the drivers seat........they were asking 147 something for it.....
thing has more buttons that a microwave! it's actually pretty amazing in there.......but then you get out and are like "damn"....
but in regards to the test KA mentioned, I did think the inside was very nice
thing has more buttons that a microwave! it's actually pretty amazing in there.......but then you get out and are like "damn"....
but in regards to the test KA mentioned, I did think the inside was very nice
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08-23-2011, 02:26 PM
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My dealer gives me a B200 and I am grateful.
The Porsche dealer offers me a ride home on the shuttle and I must find my own way back to the dealership. I would rather go for a root canal than go there for service. Alas, they are the only Porsche dealer in the city.
The Porsche dealer offers me a ride home on the shuttle and I must find my own way back to the dealership. I would rather go for a root canal than go there for service. Alas, they are the only Porsche dealer in the city.
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