justbecause

there is a good chance that it is on the transmission mounts, partic. the rear main, after years in the heat they become brittle and crack,and break down causing jerky,noisy shiftsGood news is they are not too expensive to change out either.I would def. check them out for wear on any car over 4 to 5 years old.

PaulX608

If you don't mind coming as far as Fairfax, there is an independent dealer that specializes in M-B on Pickett Road just down from the Post Office between rt50 and 236. Never used them, so I don't know anything about them, just that it's there.

ProV1

I actually LOLed @ $600 oil change... LMAO

luxse

I wonder what it's like to pay that much for an oil change? What if they have a special treat sitting in the bottom of that FREE cup of coffee while you're waiting for your oil change? Or Maybe they have *real* German guys fly in from Germany to do oil changes. who knows???

Has anyone on here been rich or fortunate enough to experience the real deal of a genuine $600 oil change from your dealership???

luxse

for those of us who are not fortunate enough to experience the $600 oil changes on a regular basis (or in my case not at all), would you be interested in arranging a group refferal plan to negotiate a better price at some of the local mercedes / european shops around the MD/DC/VA area?

say....something like 15%-25% off the labor rate or parts if you need to get some work done to your car if you mention you are a member of MBworld.org?

I'm pretty certain if we get more than a couple guys together we'll have a good shot at getting at least 5% off our ticket price.

Anyways...if anyone's interested and live around the area just post up a message here or PM me and I'll see if I can strike a deal with the local shop owners in MD/DC/VA area.

thanks guys/gals!
-luxse

Jayhawk

My dealer has a $59 oil change that includes a 27 point check of the car. Don't recall what they check, but they are very through. I have have had a number of services (A&B), however, that cost $600 an up, depending on what they found and needed to do to keep the car in tip-top condition (hoses, wires, cables, brake pads, etc...).

rodE350

I take my cars to AUTOWERKES in Fallston, MD. I have been going there for 3 years now and I don't let anybody touch my previous cars but them particularly my 06 E350. Their quality of work is 2nd to none IMHO. This is a family owned business and they specializes in european cars particulary MB and Bimmers. This may not work out for you because of the distance but you can always give it a shot. Below is their website....

http://autowerkesinc.com/