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This thread seems to have devolved a bit, but for anyone interested (or worried they may experience the same) another update.
I got the car back 2 days ago took it for two short drives. Driving home today at 34 mph and my foot on the accelerator, the car slammed on brakes, tightening seatbelts, dropping speed by half. No car in of me and, thank god, no car behind.
Called dealership immediately and they are coming to get it again. Said they remotely accessed the car and it was showing some kind of parktronic "event".
For anyone thinking differently, I am NOT trying to trash Mercedes in general, I am complaining about MY particular car that I am now very afraid to drive. There is something very wrong with it that Mercedes cannot figure out. I put this out there so other people who may be having problems can see they are not alone. Of course it is frustrating to hear people say "I love mine", because I loved the last three I had, and fully expected to say the same about this one.
They have already had it long enough for me to push for my money back under GA. lemon law and that may be the route I'll take because I am truly afraid of it now.
I got the car back 2 days ago took it for two short drives. Driving home today at 34 mph and my foot on the accelerator, the car slammed on brakes, tightening seatbelts, dropping speed by half. No car in of me and, thank god, no car behind.
Called dealership immediately and they are coming to get it again. Said they remotely accessed the car and it was showing some kind of parktronic "event".
For anyone thinking differently, I am NOT trying to trash Mercedes in general, I am complaining about MY particular car that I am now very afraid to drive. There is something very wrong with it that Mercedes cannot figure out. I put this out there so other people who may be having problems can see they are not alone. Of course it is frustrating to hear people say "I love mine", because I loved the last three I had, and fully expected to say the same about this one.
They have already had it long enough for me to push for my money back under GA. lemon law and that may be the route I'll take because I am truly afraid of it now.
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So sorry but it's been only 1 actual W223 owner who posted a complaint while most who've pilled on in this thread to trash the W223 don't even own them. I'm very sorry that the OP had such a problem but 1 car isn't a basis on which to attack the model overall.
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This thread seems to have devolved a bit, but for anyone interested (or worried they may experience the same) another update.
I got the car back 2 days ago took it for two short drives. Driving home today at 34 mph and my foot on the accelerator, the car slammed on brakes, tightening seatbelts, dropping speed by half. No car in of me and, thank god, no car behind.
Called dealership immediately and they are coming to get it again. Said they remotely accessed the car and it was showing some kind of parktronic "event".
For anyone thinking differently, I am NOT trying to trash Mercedes in general, I am complaining about MY particular car that I am now very afraid to drive. There is something very wrong with it that Mercedes cannot figure out. I put this out there so other people who may be having problems can see they are not alone. Of course it is frustrating to hear people say "I love mine", because I loved the last three I had, and fully expected to say the same about this one.
They have already had it long enough for me to push for my money back under GA. lemon law and that may be the route I'll take because I am truly afraid of it now.
I got the car back 2 days ago took it for two short drives. Driving home today at 34 mph and my foot on the accelerator, the car slammed on brakes, tightening seatbelts, dropping speed by half. No car in of me and, thank god, no car behind.
Called dealership immediately and they are coming to get it again. Said they remotely accessed the car and it was showing some kind of parktronic "event".
For anyone thinking differently, I am NOT trying to trash Mercedes in general, I am complaining about MY particular car that I am now very afraid to drive. There is something very wrong with it that Mercedes cannot figure out. I put this out there so other people who may be having problems can see they are not alone. Of course it is frustrating to hear people say "I love mine", because I loved the last three I had, and fully expected to say the same about this one.
They have already had it long enough for me to push for my money back under GA. lemon law and that may be the route I'll take because I am truly afraid of it now.
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So sorry, Kelly P. And yes….some on this forum are under the spell of Stockholm Syndrome. Your experience is no different than the “sudden acceleration” issue which occurred on certain BMWs. Grounds for divorce….and you, sadly, are under the same umbrella. You have my full empathy. Your car is a lethal liability. I’m glad you made public note of it on this forum. Pursue lemoning.
Stockholm folk: Just because mine was unwound after 3 weeks, this is not a reason to bash me…or tell me to go away. Yes….I knew this was a new vehicle. I, however, did not sign up for the “beta” testing of it. I had 10 months to get excited about its delayed, and further delayed delivery….and then the enthusiasm rapidly dissolved into disappointment. I now look at this forum from time to time as a curiosity, if not a validation. It’s a fascination to watch the process of the “loyalists” who defend all aspects of this car.
Stockholm folk: Just because mine was unwound after 3 weeks, this is not a reason to bash me…or tell me to go away. Yes….I knew this was a new vehicle. I, however, did not sign up for the “beta” testing of it. I had 10 months to get excited about its delayed, and further delayed delivery….and then the enthusiasm rapidly dissolved into disappointment. I now look at this forum from time to time as a curiosity, if not a validation. It’s a fascination to watch the process of the “loyalists” who defend all aspects of this car.
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So sorry, Kelly P. And yes….some on this forum are under the spell of Stockholm Syndrome. Your experience is no different than the “sudden acceleration” issue which occurred on certain BMWs. Grounds for divorce….and you, sadly, are under the same umbrella. You have my full empathy. Your car is a lethal liability. I’m glad you made public note of it on this forum. Pursue lemoning.
Stockholm folk: Just because mine was unwound after 3 weeks, this is not a reason to bash me…or tell me to go away. Yes….I knew this was a new vehicle. I, however, did not sign up for the “beta” testing of it. I had 10 months to get excited about its delayed, and further delayed delivery….and then the enthusiasm rapidly dissolved into disappointment. I now look at this forum from time to time as a curiosity, if not a validation. It’s a fascination to watch the process of the “loyalists” who defend all aspects of this car.
Stockholm folk: Just because mine was unwound after 3 weeks, this is not a reason to bash me…or tell me to go away. Yes….I knew this was a new vehicle. I, however, did not sign up for the “beta” testing of it. I had 10 months to get excited about its delayed, and further delayed delivery….and then the enthusiasm rapidly dissolved into disappointment. I now look at this forum from time to time as a curiosity, if not a validation. It’s a fascination to watch the process of the “loyalists” who defend all aspects of this car.
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So sorry, Kelly P. And yes….some on this forum are under the spell of Stockholm Syndrome. Your experience is no different than the “sudden acceleration” issue which occurred on certain BMWs. Grounds for divorce….and you, sadly, are under the same umbrella. You have my full empathy. Your car is a lethal liability. I’m glad you made public note of it on this forum. Pursue lemoning.
Stockholm folk: Just because mine was unwound after 3 weeks, this is not a reason to bash me…or tell me to go away. Yes….I knew this was a new vehicle. I, however, did not sign up for the “beta” testing of it. I had 10 months to get excited about its delayed, and further delayed delivery….and then the enthusiasm rapidly dissolved into disappointment. I now look at this forum from time to time as a curiosity, if not a validation. It’s a fascination to watch the process of the “loyalists” who defend all aspects of this car.
Stockholm folk: Just because mine was unwound after 3 weeks, this is not a reason to bash me…or tell me to go away. Yes….I knew this was a new vehicle. I, however, did not sign up for the “beta” testing of it. I had 10 months to get excited about its delayed, and further delayed delivery….and then the enthusiasm rapidly dissolved into disappointment. I now look at this forum from time to time as a curiosity, if not a validation. It’s a fascination to watch the process of the “loyalists” who defend all aspects of this car.
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So sorry but it's not Stockholm syndrome. It's about being realistic about the reality of glitches during the early use period of new technologies. Having been raised by an engineer, I'm all to aware of the reality of these glitches. Such glitches are exactly why I was taught to never buy the first year of a new model.
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If this was truly one person we wouldnt be having this conversation, but it isn't.
You said you were "raised by an engineer", so you're not an engineer either LOL
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You need to read the other threads on the W223 forum. Its not one owner, there are several and at least two of them actually sold their W223 because it was so problematic.
If this was truly one person we wouldnt be having this conversation, but it isn't.
You said you were "raised by an engineer", so you're not an engineer either LOL
If this was truly one person we wouldnt be having this conversation, but it isn't.
You said you were "raised by an engineer", so you're not an engineer either LOL
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My engineer father taught me that there are always glitches during the early days of new technology. My engineer father actually experienced it first hand in both the aviation and automotive engineering worlds. All of the technical glitches with the Space Shuttle is another good example. This is why my engineer father taught me to never buy the first year of a new automotive model. It's apparent that you're not aware of this reality concerning the early days of new technology..
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Your own words put your ignorance on the issue on full display and your pathetic personal attack shows the weakness of your viewpoint.
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Originally Posted by 190Efan;[url=tel:8439958
8439958[/url]]Thank you Streamliner. This is sadly what happens when people can't handle facts. I agree with you, posts need to be about the cars.
When you buy a $130k car and are totally happy and understanding that it has a bunch of problems, you can tell us we’re wrong. Nobody would be happy and understanding if they were in the OPs position.
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Youre the one who made the comments about people “not being engineers” and thus not knowing what they’re talking about…when you’re not an engineer either. That’s not a personal attack, it’s a fact.
When you buy a $130k car and are totally happy and understanding that it has a bunch of problems, you can tell us we’re wrong. Nobody would be happy and understanding if they were in the OPs position.
When you buy a $130k car and are totally happy and understanding that it has a bunch of problems, you can tell us we’re wrong. Nobody would be happy and understanding if they were in the OPs position.
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It's called facts. It's not possible for people who aren't engineers to know more than the engineers. Engineers are well aware that the worst time to buy new technology is in the earliest days of real world use of the new technologies. There are always glitches. There are therefore times when the facts are uncomfortable and this is one of those times.
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Is there a question of engineering here, that an engineer needs to adjudicate? Please state it, and the engineers on the site (there are more than a few) will be conjured up to make their proclamations. Filled out in triplicate.
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