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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by puranm
All options - leather, panoroof, ipod etc etc bought new for $47K. Transmission problems, trying to return the car to MB. But V8 drives like a rocket. Gives 18-20 mpg on 680 in Nor Cal.
Can you elaborate on the transmission problems? I have a 2006 R500 and I am experiencing shaking when pulling up to a full stop for a couple of seconds as the transmission downshifts down to 1st gear. This happens only on occasion however and not all the time. I will be calling my service advisor soon. I am told the problem is typical and there is a software update for that issue.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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In December '08 I bought an Feb '06 Obsidian Black, Black Luxury Package, Pano, Heated Seats, Rear entertainment package, power liftgate, Nav,Sirius 19' wheels & Headrest DVDs for $21,145 OTD from non MB dealer with 33K miles. I flew one way to Wash DC area and drove it back to Michigan. ~22MPG all the way back. No major problems--- Heat controls were replaced under warranty -- Driver rotary control would sometimes not allow you to turn up the heat.

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