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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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all i has 2 say is that i flipped my c klass at about 110mph in to 3 trees and i walked out with not a thing on me
then like 5 weeks ago me and my boy fliped his ford at like 65mph and my head was craked open
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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Why are you flipping all these cars? They perform much better when they're on all fours (tires that is). Just kidding, hope everyone is okay.
Electrical problems were Mercedes biggest flaw that started mostly in 2003 and were mostly straightened out by 05-06. MBs reliability and image was hugely tarnished by this. Hopefully they recover, either way I'll still be driving my 25 year old MB diesels long after all these new cars are gone
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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to easy to total in a minor accident because of how safe they are (crumple zone destroys engine and chasi)
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by buffyclk500
all i has 2 say is that i flipped my c klass at about 110mph in to 3 trees and i walked out with not a thing on me
then like 5 weeks ago me and my boy fliped his ford at like 65mph and my head was craked open
You and your friend needs to reconsider your driving style. Cracked head is not a good thing to have.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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to easy to total in a minor accident because of how safe they are (crumple zone destroys engine and chasi)
Thats why I love MB. I know I'm pretty safe inside. Of course at some of the speeds I go I'm not so sure.

I dislike how expensive everything is to fix. Oh well.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by buffyclk500
all i has 2 say is that i flipped my c klass at about 110mph in to 3 trees and i walked out with not a thing on me
then like 5 weeks ago me and my boy fliped his ford at like 65mph and my head was craked open
I hopeyou're pulling my leg, 'cause you sound like a bunch of hillbillies.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by buffyclk500
all i has 2 say is that i flipped my c klass at about 110mph in to 3 trees and i walked out with not a thing on me
then like 5 weeks ago me and my boy fliped his ford at like 65mph and my head was craked open

I think after the first wreck he lost his ability to spell.
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Ok, it’s been ten years since this issue was raised. Has MB improved, how did they do it? This is my first Mercedes. I’ve had some minor electrical issues, but, I am happy with looks and ride.
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