You guessed it, DEAD BATTERY AGAIN!!!
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I just got a call from my SA. The parts are in from Germany, but the tech is still running some diagnostics. She asked me questions like if I lock the car in the garage at night or leave my keys in it. (answer is no to both) So she is not sure what day I will get it back. Possibly Tuesday. As of today, the car has been in the shop 21 days for repairs since I bought it in March. 
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I wonder if it isn't time for you to get an attorney involved in your little GL nightmare, so that "official" communication can begin between the parties (you, dealer, and MBUSA). This way, when and if it happens again, the hired gun can start taking some action on your behalf.
Clearly, I'm in a mood tonight.
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I wonder what in the world those two situations would have to do with anything? Sounds like they are grasping for straws to me.
I wonder if it isn't time for you to get an attorney involved in your little GL nightmare, so that "official" communication can begin between the parties (you, dealer, and MBUSA). This way, when and if it happens again, the hired gun can start taking some action on your behalf.
Clearly, I'm in a mood tonight.
I wonder if it isn't time for you to get an attorney involved in your little GL nightmare, so that "official" communication can begin between the parties (you, dealer, and MBUSA). This way, when and if it happens again, the hired gun can start taking some action on your behalf.
Clearly, I'm in a mood tonight.
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in California to have them buy it back under the Ca. lemon law act.
http://www.carlemon.com/lemon/CA_law.html
Instead of mb reps local send a cert letter to MBUSA in NJ with a cc to your dealers owner and manager.That will light a fire under their asses.
It is not rocket science to isolate a short to ground or a drain on the system.
http://www.carlemon.com/lemon/CA_law.html
Instead of mb reps local send a cert letter to MBUSA in NJ with a cc to your dealers owner and manager.That will light a fire under their asses.
It is not rocket science to isolate a short to ground or a drain on the system.
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The dealer technical bulletin for this issue in model year 2008 GL450s makes some mention under which circumstances the battery might be drained, and how to resolve it, e.g. by updating the software or replacing the steering column module. I hope it can be resolved soon!
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in California to have them buy it back under the Ca. lemon law act.
http://www.carlemon.com/lemon/CA_law.html
Instead of mb reps local send a cert letter to MBUSA in NJ with a cc to your dealers owner and manager.That will light a fire under their asses.
It is not rocket science to isolate a short to ground or a drain on the system.
http://www.carlemon.com/lemon/CA_law.html
Instead of mb reps local send a cert letter to MBUSA in NJ with a cc to your dealers owner and manager.That will light a fire under their asses.
It is not rocket science to isolate a short to ground or a drain on the system.
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I'm don't know the lemon laws, but would it be better to just see what they will give you in trade? I think my point earlier set's the expectation that you aren't driving that vehicle anymore.
I personally wouldn't be waiting for a fix. I'd be figuring out how to get into new wheels in the easiest manner possible. Legal remedies tend to never be the easiest way out - for anyone. Maybe you can get a trade for not much different than the lemon laws?
I personally wouldn't be waiting for a fix. I'd be figuring out how to get into new wheels in the easiest manner possible. Legal remedies tend to never be the easiest way out - for anyone. Maybe you can get a trade for not much different than the lemon laws?
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I'm don't know the lemon laws, but would it be better to just see what they will give you in trade? I think my point earlier set's the expectation that you aren't driving that vehicle anymore.
I personally wouldn't be waiting for a fix. I'd be figuring out how to get into new wheels in the easiest manner possible. Legal remedies tend to never be the easiest way out - for anyone. Maybe you can get a trade for not much different than the lemon laws?
I personally wouldn't be waiting for a fix. I'd be figuring out how to get into new wheels in the easiest manner possible. Legal remedies tend to never be the easiest way out - for anyone. Maybe you can get a trade for not much different than the lemon laws?
The California Lemon Law basically says a complete refund of money minus a usage fee or vehicle replacement at no cost. My dad had to lemon law a ford truck several years ago and he was offered all his money back including payments (minus the usage fee) or he could pick any other car off the lot with the same sticker price. I would love to just pick out another GL and be done. They redo all your loan/lease paperwork and add the VIN# of the new vehicle and all other terms stay the same.
I just want this over with (no I am not a patient person) I am tired of driving an Audi car and really want my SUV back and be able to put this all behind me and not think of car troubles for awhile
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Good point on lease, I don't know how that would work, but I assume there must be a way to deal with this. That's why I was thinking you need to set expectations that you aren't going to drive your vehicle anymore.
You are a much more patient person than I am. I would never be driving this vehicle in the conditions you are (away from the city, husband out on fire fighting duty, etc)
You are a much more patient person than I am. I would never be driving this vehicle in the conditions you are (away from the city, husband out on fire fighting duty, etc)
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Good point on lease, I don't know how that would work, but I assume there must be a way to deal with this. That's why I was thinking you need to set expectations that you aren't going to drive your vehicle anymore.
You are a much more patient person than I am. I would never be driving this vehicle in the conditions you are (away from the city, husband out on fire fighting duty, etc)
You are a much more patient person than I am. I would never be driving this vehicle in the conditions you are (away from the city, husband out on fire fighting duty, etc)
I guess I just keep going on with life because I have to. School and work don't wait or care that your car is a piece of CR**
I am done being patient though, I feel I have been patient enough already.
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I am going to make calls again tomorrow and get the certified letter off to MBUSA and my dealers stating that I do not want the vehicle anymore
Sucks that you have to even think of this route but you gotta do what you gotta do. All the best.
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It is unfortunate that I have to push so hard to get them to hear me. There is a simpler way to do things, they just don't seem to get it
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Still being ignored by MB. I got a great letter from Jack, thank you for referring me to him. I am copying it now
Will send them certified mail tomorrow.
Just wondering what I should do if they call me tomorrow and tell me my car is done. Go get it? Or tell them to keep it until they can figure out somethingh with MBUSA?
Will send them certified mail tomorrow. Just wondering what I should do if they call me tomorrow and tell me my car is done. Go get it? Or tell them to keep it until they can figure out somethingh with MBUSA?
