R-Class (W251) Produced 2006-2013: R320CDI, R350, R420CDI, R500

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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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http://www.mercedestechstore.com/pdf...2008-05-04.pdf

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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Especially when the balance shaft gear is eaten away... you can see exactly what has failed in that overprices piece of junk they call Mercedes today....

The "new feature" of the M272 is a CATASTROPHIC IMPROVEMENT.

I should have bought a Hyundai, at least they stand behind their engines for 100,000 miles...
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 12:48 AM
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I agree. MB has a HORRIBLE warranty. I got the extended just in case.
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