2007 R350/4-matic 70k Miles.
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w203/01, W204/09
Opinion: 2007 R350/4-Matic 70k Miles.
All comments appreciated.
For this model year, are there any peculiar or common mechanical issues that I should beware of?
Thanks to all,
-Alan
For this model year, are there any peculiar or common mechanical issues that I should beware of?
Thanks to all,
-Alan
Last edited by alanedinger; Mar 4, 2013 at 01:06 AM.
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Of course I'm reading everything here, but that doesn’t stop me from soliciting new and additional information.
After I factor in the weighted scale for forum posts (Forums are heavily populated with people who need help, therefore they tend towards the negative) and after talking to owners and mechanics I'll have a better understanding of the actual truth.
But my question was specific in that I am soliciting current feedback.
-Alan
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R500 + SLK55 AMG
3.5L engine had a problem with a balance shaft gear self-destructing
Transmission had a problem with the valve body
Transmission had a problem with the conductor plate
Airmatic suspension bladders can fail early
Airmatic pump can fail from continuous running when a bladder fails
Power steering pump was known to leak
Panoramic roof had corrosion problems and drive system issues
Tail lights have a ground problem from a questionable electrical design
Edit: One more.....power tailgate latch can be a pain in the butt however it's a cheap and easy fix
Transmission had a problem with the valve body
Transmission had a problem with the conductor plate
Airmatic suspension bladders can fail early
Airmatic pump can fail from continuous running when a bladder fails
Power steering pump was known to leak
Panoramic roof had corrosion problems and drive system issues
Tail lights have a ground problem from a questionable electrical design
Edit: One more.....power tailgate latch can be a pain in the butt however it's a cheap and easy fix
Last edited by Spud_Racer; Mar 4, 2013 at 08:13 PM.
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No problem. The only one that really scares me is the balance shaft problem on the 3.5L engine. That's why I only looked at the R500 V8 and the diesel versions.
Everything else is just bolt on parts. And there's a much cheaper than OEM replacement for the airmatic springs from Arnott.
If you can get the service history on the car, a lot of the known failures may have been taken care of under warranty.
Everything else is just bolt on parts. And there's a much cheaper than OEM replacement for the airmatic springs from Arnott.
If you can get the service history on the car, a lot of the known failures may have been taken care of under warranty.
