Center console/armrest creaking
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Well maybe you’re right. In hindsight I should have walked, but car buying is an emotional endeavor no matter what people say, ESPECIALLY if it’s brand new. I had ZERO previous experience with this crappy brand to know better. Had I known MB quality sucks, I would have certainly been more cautious, so shame on me for not knowing.
However, that’s still not an excuse for this thing to leave the factory the way it did. Whether I purchased it or not, the simple fact of the matter it QUICKLY developed into a bucket no matter who purchased it. Is that my fault? You want to insult me for buying it because of one rattle? Be careful what you say.
However, that’s still not an excuse for this thing to leave the factory the way it did. Whether I purchased it or not, the simple fact of the matter it QUICKLY developed into a bucket no matter who purchased it. Is that my fault? You want to insult me for buying it because of one rattle? Be careful what you say.
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You should be looking for some from the dealership you bought this car from. What have you done with them to see that your problems are corrected? I would like to believe you are smart enough and determined enough to stand at their door and complain as loudly as possible until you are able to leave satisfied.
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You should be looking for some from the dealership you bought this car from. What have you done with them to see that your problems are corrected? I would like to believe you are smart enough and determined enough to stand at their door and complain as loudly as possible until you are able to leave satisfied.
Complaining about it here is just pissing in the wind. You need to be raising holy hell with your dealer...that's the only way you're going to get this resolved -- the squeaky wheel is the one that gets the grease. You paid over a $100K for it...so demand they keep it until it's fixed and give you a loaner.
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He’s right about what? The fact that I freaking hate going to the dealership? I’ve been there three freaking times within the first four months of buying this and I’m not going back again until it either leaves me stranded or my next service where I know they won’t fix everything. I didn’t spend $100k+ for this thing to inconvenience me. It’s my car and I can complain if I want to.
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He’s right about what? The fact that I freaking hate going to the dealership? I’ve been there three freaking times within the first four months of buying this and I’m not going back again until it either leaves me stranded or my next service where I know they won’t fix everything. I didn’t spend $100k+ for this thing to inconvenience me. It’s my car and I can complain if I want to.
The simple truth is, complaining about it here won't fix the issues with your GLE. You're free to keep complaining if makes you feel better; but if it were me, it would make me feel better to get the issues resolved so I could start enjoying it. If the dealer/Mercedes can fix it I'd lemon law it -- point being, either way, that will require action on your part, not words.
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Yeah that’s not happening. They’re not going to pick it up. Loaners are two+ months out as well. We’ll see how it goes when I do bring it in. I have a laundry list of broken items saved up for my first major service in July. Complaining is my only recourse (for now) for pissing me off.
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Yeah that’s not happening. They’re not going to pick it up. Loaners are two+ months out as well. We’ll see how it goes when I do bring it in. I have a laundry list of broken items saved up for my first major service in July. Complaining is my only recourse (for now) for pissing me off.
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Back to the center console.
Did we ever determine what part of the armrest creaked?
Was it the latch or hinge or button, or what?
Did we ever determine what part of the armrest creaked?
Was it the latch or hinge or button, or what?
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The thread has been cleaned. Please assist the op with his inquiry or move on. If you'd like to discuss a different Mercedes related topic.....start your own thread.
Thanks and Happy New Year.
Thanks and Happy New Year.
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Well stated Rock! Looking for input about issues or researching is what forums are all about. Those that keyboard warrior people who they don’t know should know better and act with manners.
My brand new ‘22 AMG GLE 63S has the sound indicated slightly and it is clearly the latching mechanism of the doors on the armrest. It should not do it and is going on a list for first service. Should be a simple fix or replacement of part.
My brand new ‘22 AMG GLE 63S has the sound indicated slightly and it is clearly the latching mechanism of the doors on the armrest. It should not do it and is going on a list for first service. Should be a simple fix or replacement of part.
