W212 E350 2010 Rusted Axles
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W212 E350 2010 Rusted Axles
In my continuous problematic dealing with an authorized Benz dealer that is in complete denial, I noticed the rear axles (by the CV boot) of my car were rusted (I can remove some with my finger nails) Of course, dealer states it is normal due to salt, but I doubt a 3.5 year old car can have that much already.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/101848577@N03/9972180324/
This is on the rear right and rear left were the CV joint is. Picture is from the rear right wheel. The wheel is to the right.
Is this really normal and can it get worse (meaning can it break/crack?)
Thank you
http://www.flickr.com/photos/101848577@N03/9972180324/
This is on the rear right and rear left were the CV joint is. Picture is from the rear right wheel. The wheel is to the right.
Is this really normal and can it get worse (meaning can it break/crack?)
Thank you
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agreed -- looks like normal corrosion/rust to me .. I had this type of rust on my infiniti for about 60,000 miles before I traded it in.... perhaps get a 2nd opinion from another dealer.
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Granted, west coast weather is easier on cars, but at this price point one would think/assume that most metal that is exposed to the weather has "some" anti-corrosion surface treatment, anodize, alodine, etc. Even though it may just be cosmetic, perceptions do count for something. MB Quality, are you listening??
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Granted, west coast weather is easier on cars, but at this price point one would think/assume that most metal that is exposed to the weather has "some" anti-corrosion surface treatment, anodize, alodine, etc. Even though it may just be cosmetic, perceptions do count for something. MB Quality, are you listening??
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i live in the midwest, salt, bad winters... for my area,that's pretty normal for every car I've owned even 2-3 years into ownership...
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I remember years back looking at a new Corvette (1990's) in a show room and seeing surface rust all over, mostly on fasteners and thinking, jeez it's new and already a rust bucket! Appearances shape perceptions.