ATTN: E300 Owners
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ATTN: E300 Owners
How is the quality and reliability of the new E-Class?
I'm currently driving the W205 C-Class but its having some major issues
so I'm thinking of getting the E-Class with some additional payments.
My dad used to have 2006 E-Class (W211) he had it for 10 years without a single issue other than the power seat failure which was covered under warranty.
I'm currently driving the W205 C-Class but its having some major issues
so I'm thinking of getting the E-Class with some additional payments.
My dad used to have 2006 E-Class (W211) he had it for 10 years without a single issue other than the power seat failure which was covered under warranty.
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How is the quality and reliability of the new E-Class?
I'm currently driving the W205 C-Class but its having some major issues
so I'm thinking of getting the E-Class with some additional payments.
My dad used to have 2006 E-Class (W211) he had it for 10 years without a single issue other than the power seat failure which was covered under warranty.
I'm currently driving the W205 C-Class but its having some major issues
so I'm thinking of getting the E-Class with some additional payments.
My dad used to have 2006 E-Class (W211) he had it for 10 years without a single issue other than the power seat failure which was covered under warranty.
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How is the quality and reliability of the new E-Class?
I'm currently driving the W205 C-Class but its having some major issues
so I'm thinking of getting the E-Class with some additional payments.
My dad used to have 2006 E-Class (W211) he had it for 10 years without a single issue other than the power seat failure which was covered under warranty.
I'm currently driving the W205 C-Class but its having some major issues
so I'm thinking of getting the E-Class with some additional payments.
My dad used to have 2006 E-Class (W211) he had it for 10 years without a single issue other than the power seat failure which was covered under warranty.
OP, you were actually better off leaving the "C class owner part" posting on this side of the forum. 99.99% of E class owners would definitely say get rid of the C and go for the E.
A C to an E is an upgrade no matter where or how you look at it. its the same case if youre coming from an E to an S.
reliability? only time can tell as youve seen first hand with your near new W205.
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OP, you were actually better off leaving the "C class owner part" posting on this side of the forum. 99.99% of E class owners would definitely say get rid of the C and go for the E.
A C to an E is an upgrade no matter where or how you look at it. its the same case if youre coming from an E to an S.
reliability? only time can tell as youve seen first hand with your near new W205.
A C to an E is an upgrade no matter where or how you look at it. its the same case if youre coming from an E to an S.
reliability? only time can tell as youve seen first hand with your near new W205.
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My E300 is an early build and has many teething issues. It's in the shop at this very moment and has been there for 3 days. Up to now, the dealer has replaced the center console, the exterior windows trims, and the window wiper. There's a recall issued. They're diagnosing problems with the trunk lock button, voice command, rain sensing, and the cornering light feature. In total, my car has spent perhaps 3 weeks in the dealer's shop since July due to part shortage and SA/Tech's unfamiliarity with the new E series. The major mechanical side has been solid. YMMV of course. Hope this helps.
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Why did the window trims need replacing? I'm asking since my front doors rattle/make noise which is reduced or entirely eliminated if I drop the window even 1mm. Seems if the window is powered right up into the door it creaks and moves around in the frame. Be good to know if that's common and a fix exists!
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Why did the window trims need replacing? I'm asking since my front doors rattle/make noise which is reduced or entirely eliminated if I drop the window even 1mm. Seems if the window is powered right up into the door it creaks and moves around in the frame. Be good to know if that's common and a fix exists!
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My first attempt I was told by the shop guy that the film I had installed on the window ( by the same shop that did the dealers work) was the cause of the annoying sound. You could lower the window and the noise would stop, for awhile. I left, however I could tap near the locking pin and replicate the noise. I went back later and demanded a different guy. Got the same guy who eventually solved a similar issue on my previous car I had to take in TEN times.
Turns out there were two loose nuts. He also did his magic with felt and wrapped a few other potential future causes of noise.
Seems they keep a good supply of felt in stock.
Turns out there were two loose nuts. He also did his magic with felt and wrapped a few other potential future causes of noise.
Seems they keep a good supply of felt in stock.
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E300 P03
The shop foreman told me that the trim pieces are there to keep the water from getting inside the door. Most of the basic E300 loaners I had so far have trims correctly installed. Are the rest of your car OK? I just got the cornering light fixed last week. The local dealer had to connect the car to MB and have it fixed remotely -- The external puddle lights work after the visit as well.
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The shop foreman told me that the trim pieces are there to keep the water from getting inside the door. Most of the basic E300 loaners I had so far have trims correctly installed. Are the rest of your car OK? I just got the cornering light fixed last week. The local dealer had to connect the car to MB and have it fixed remotely -- The external puddle lights work after the visit as well.
Interesting you say about puddle lights, mine are fine but the exterior door handle lights, that light up where to grab the handle, only work when you occasionally lock the car, never when you open it with the remote or keyless. It's like the total opposite of useful. That's another for the list.
Other than that it's just some minor rattles that plague mine. On to 10,000 miles now so not long till service due but just got the recall notice today for the rear bench seat/fuel pump issue so may ask for fixes then. Including the trim issue, thanks.
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[QUOTE=Interesting you say about puddle lights, mine are fine but the exterior door handle lights, that light up where to grab the handle, only work when you occasionally lock the car, never when you open it with the remote or keyless. It's like the total opposite of useful. That's another for the list.
Other than that it's just some minor rattles that plague mine. On to 10,000 miles now so not long till service due but just got the recall notice today for the rear bench seat/fuel pump issue so may ask for fixes then. Including the trim issue, thanks.[/QUOTE]
My handle lights get lit up whenever the doors are unlocked. No rattle so far. And you're very welcome.
Other than that it's just some minor rattles that plague mine. On to 10,000 miles now so not long till service due but just got the recall notice today for the rear bench seat/fuel pump issue so may ask for fixes then. Including the trim issue, thanks.[/QUOTE]
My handle lights get lit up whenever the doors are unlocked. No rattle so far. And you're very welcome.
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Felt is the duct tape of MB service techs. I had two noise issues on my 2014 e350 solved by let tape. One was a whistling noise caused by wind coming through the small gap between the grill insert and body.
Yay for felt tape.
Yay for felt tape.
