SL/R231 Mars Red Class Action - Page 3

Apr 16, 2024 | 10:42 AM

#51

Streamliner

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From: Corona Del Mar, CA

2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, 2024 BMW I7 xDrive60

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Originally Posted by FormerSaabGuy

I think they have to do it. There isn't a mechanism for getting reimbursed for repairs after the notification.

It would definitely be cheaper for us, but the current program of charging ridiculous prices so nobody does it is free for them.

Yes, you are absolutely right. They have structured the settlement so that the repairs will pretty much cost them NOTHING! As it looks to me, MB might actually MAKE money on the claims. The attorneys representing the plaintiffs really did a horrible job for their clients in this mess. I hope that some of the affected folks did not go along with the class action and are suing MB on their own. This really is another low point in the MB saga and to me it just shows utter contempt for their customers. There is nothing more important to them than turning profits.
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Apr 16, 2024 | 12:24 PM

#52

JettaRed

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2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)

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Originally Posted by Streamliner

And the repairs must be done by an MB or MB “approved” shop, or can you take it anywhere?

Jun 9, 2024 | 12:21 AM

#53

gmanndc

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2014 E350 Cabrio

No Settlement Yet for Mars Red Lawsuit

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Originally Posted by Myron Nix

Has anyone else received the mailer referencing the paint code 590 “Mars Red”? www.marsredpaintsettlement.com
I did repaint my drivers side, think I might submit a claim.

Myron Please let me know if you have luck with your claim. They extended the lawsuit the last time that I checked it appears to stall long enough for liability to run out. I have 2014 E350 that is Mars Red and was peeling badly. I paid $8k to have my entire car repainted because the dealer wouldn't accept my claim. Was hoping to get some compensation at one point they were offering an extended warranty in lieu of painting your car to resolve the problem. I had a friend take their car to the deal and they kept her car for 3 weeks only to spot the part of her car that was peeling. Now the sections they didn't paint are now peeling