Reliability
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 18
Likes: 6
CL550
Its related to the topic, how is this spamming? Because its mine, regardless it can help many ? Did you even see it ? It describes what will brake and how much it will cost to fix it, isnt this exactly what every new owner would like to know ? Dont you live in twisted reality ? Im glad this forum is not the only one and on the others its appreciated.
Last edited by petr4271; Jan 24, 2019 at 07:24 PM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,742
Likes: 627
From: Emmett, ID, USA
2007 GL450
Its related to the topic, how is this spamming? Because its mine, regardless it can help many ? Did you even see it ? It describes what will brake and how much it will cost to fix it, isnt this exactly what every new owner would like to know ? Dont you live in twisted reality ? Im glad this forum is not the only one and on the others its appreciated.
I saw you also posted in on benzworld; please go there and don't come back.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 1,932
Likes: 291
From: Allentown, PA
'08 GL 320 CDI
Video... I didn't look at the video. Honestly, with the way it was presented I thought it might be some type of spam. Especially when I saw that most of your posts had that video in it. From the conversations above, it sounds like it, at least, it may not be spam. I think it would have been received favorably if you would have introduced yourself and told us a little more - maybe even mention that you do receive benefits from people watching your videos, but that the content could be relevant. At least that way everything is on the up-n-up and it doesn't come across as sneaky or underhanded.
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 18
Likes: 6
CL550
Video... I didn't look at the video. Honestly, with the way it was presented I thought it might be some type of spam. Especially when I saw that most of your posts had that video in it. From the conversations above, it sounds like it, at least, it may not be spam. I think it would have been received favorably if you would have introduced yourself and told us a little more - maybe even mention that you do receive benefits from people watching your videos, but that the content could be relevant. At least that way everything is on the up-n-up and it doesn't come across as sneaky or underhanded.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,742
Likes: 627
From: Emmett, ID, USA
2007 GL450
A member would have started a thread, announcing "Hey guys, I made this video about common problems on the GL. Check it out and let me know what you think."
A sneaky stranger jumps into every thread and says "Here are your answers."
You spam it, you get attacked for spamming.
You post a video pretending to be an authority; you'll get a bunch of guys who are actual authorities jumping on you and putting you in your place.
It may be that Peter's heart is in the right place. He still deserves to get slapped for his two offenses. If he's a man, he'll wince and say, "Yeah, you're right, sorry" and learn from it.
For everyone's info, I stopped watching after I realized the info was not in any kind of useful order, and there were important omissions, and significant errors ($800 for an aftermarket strut?!?).
A sneaky stranger jumps into every thread and says "Here are your answers."
You spam it, you get attacked for spamming.
You post a video pretending to be an authority; you'll get a bunch of guys who are actual authorities jumping on you and putting you in your place.
It may be that Peter's heart is in the right place. He still deserves to get slapped for his two offenses. If he's a man, he'll wince and say, "Yeah, you're right, sorry" and learn from it.
For everyone's info, I stopped watching after I realized the info was not in any kind of useful order, and there were important omissions, and significant errors ($800 for an aftermarket strut?!?).
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 18
Likes: 6
CL550
A member would have started a thread, announcing "Hey guys, I made this video about common problems on the GL. Check it out and let me know what you think."
A sneaky stranger jumps into every thread and says "Here are your answers."
You spam it, you get attacked for spamming.
You post a video pretending to be an authority; you'll get a bunch of guys who are actual authorities jumping on you and putting you in your place.
It may be that Peter's heart is in the right place. He still deserves to get slapped for his two offenses. If he's a man, he'll wince and say, "Yeah, you're right, sorry" and learn from it.
For everyone's info, I stopped watching after I realized the info was not in any kind of useful order, and there were important omissions, and significant errors ($800 for an aftermarket strut?!?).
A sneaky stranger jumps into every thread and says "Here are your answers."
You spam it, you get attacked for spamming.
You post a video pretending to be an authority; you'll get a bunch of guys who are actual authorities jumping on you and putting you in your place.
It may be that Peter's heart is in the right place. He still deserves to get slapped for his two offenses. If he's a man, he'll wince and say, "Yeah, you're right, sorry" and learn from it.
For everyone's info, I stopped watching after I realized the info was not in any kind of useful order, and there were important omissions, and significant errors ($800 for an aftermarket strut?!?).
Can't say or judge you as authority, why would I ? Because of 500 posts on your side and 3 on mine ? On how many of those cars did you work ? I did more than 20 just last year, i belive that makes me authority to contribude at least on "most common issues" topic. Of course you could not know that, but just like you cant know that Im NOT an autority for which you attacked me for.
As per prices, of course there is $200USD air strut on ebay, but honestly would you put such a knock off on your car ? I doubt that, another level of proven aftermarket ones that will last at least another 50K is around $600-800 plus shipping.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes Teases Updated EQS With Steer-By-Wire and a Yoke
Verdad Gallardo
8 Mercedes Models With Poor Reliability Records
Verdad Gallardo
Magnificent New Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Revealed: 12 Things to Know
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,742
Likes: 627
From: Emmett, ID, USA
2007 GL450
I admit well said.
Can't say or judge you as authority, why would I ? Because of 500 posts on your side and 3 on mine ? On how many of those cars did you work ? I did more than 20 just last year, i belive that makes me authority to contribude at least on "most common issues" topic. Of course you could not know that, but just like you cant know that Im NOT an autority for which you attacked me for.
As per prices, of course there is $200USD air strut on ebay, but honestly would you put such a knock off on your car ? I doubt that, another level of proven aftermarket ones that will last at least another 50K is around $600-800 plus shipping.
Can't say or judge you as authority, why would I ? Because of 500 posts on your side and 3 on mine ? On how many of those cars did you work ? I did more than 20 just last year, i belive that makes me authority to contribude at least on "most common issues" topic. Of course you could not know that, but just like you cant know that Im NOT an autority for which you attacked me for.
As per prices, of course there is $200USD air strut on ebay, but honestly would you put such a knock off on your car ? I doubt that, another level of proven aftermarket ones that will last at least another 50K is around $600-800 plus shipping.
Yeah I know you mark your parts up by 25%, but we aren't your customers. Thank God for that.
You mention the separator gasket, but not the housing plugs. That's just weird. The separator can lead to oil consumption, but is less likely to lead to leaks. The plugs leak all the damn time.
Frankly, I think you made that video to scare your customers into buying all kinds of repairs, like the steering rack (wut?!?) and to trick them into paying your overcharges on parts. In that case you'd be better off keeping that video away from the forums, where it will be bashed and picked at.
Or you are well-meaning, in which case you should lurk on these forums and learn about these vehicles. Then make another video and ask the guys here for feedback.
