View Poll Results: Will I get a Benz for a loaner??
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What will my loaner be???
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What will my loaner be???
I have an appointment for my car's service, service A for March 31st @ 7:00 AM
There is plenty of time to get me a nice loaner, it is monday early in the morning and I expect a Benz for loaner, do you think it will happen???
There is plenty of time to get me a nice loaner, it is monday early in the morning and I expect a Benz for loaner, do you think it will happen???
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Try as I may, I still don't see the big deal in what kind of car someone gets as a loaner. They're not paying for it, it's just free transportation for a day or two (or three or four). I always have to roll my eyes when I see someone get all bent out of shape because they have to drive a Chevy Malibu instead of an S600.
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They have benzes and japaneese cars, and when they run out of cars they bring cars from budget.
I've gotten a Toyota and a Tahoe, so there is no telling, but I've seen other people get a Benz for loaner too.
I've gotten a Toyota and a Tahoe, so there is no telling, but I've seen other people get a Benz for loaner too.
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2002 E55
Alfonso --
Who's your service writer? Mine is Cindy Lawrence, and the one time I've thought ahead to request a Benz, she made a call and hooked me up. Otherwise I've had to drive Camrys.
OT, I've found the Camrys uniformly to be PsOS. Why anybody would actually pay money for one is beyond me. People want to be on the bandwagon, I guess.
Who's your service writer? Mine is Cindy Lawrence, and the one time I've thought ahead to request a Benz, she made a call and hooked me up. Otherwise I've had to drive Camrys.
OT, I've found the Camrys uniformly to be PsOS. Why anybody would actually pay money for one is beyond me. People want to be on the bandwagon, I guess.
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My service writter is Hannel (can't remember last name), I'venoticed they run out of benzes quick on mondays, that why I scheduled for the earliest possible and see if I get lucky enough, if not, next time I'll try to do as you did. Thanks for the tip.
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What loaner?
I am not aware that my MB dealer even offers a loaner. Bloomfield Hills, MI is one of the most affluent communities in the country. Yet when I take my 2001 E55 in for service, they pile me into a ML320 'van' along with a herd of other people
They proceed to drop you off at work and will pick you up later when you call them.
All in all, I have been underwhelmed by the service department at the MB dealer. Last time I took my car in, then plugged 2 holes in my two front tires (for $70 - could have gotten it done somewhere else for $20) and left greasy finger and handprints all over my AMG Monoblocks.
My Endodontis has an SC400 Lexus. They come to his office, pick it up, leave him a loaner car, then return the car when the service is complete. No wonder people switch!
Not that I would consider trading my E55 anytime soon -- if they come out with something with 500hp and 500lb feet of torque I might consider it!
They proceed to drop you off at work and will pick you up later when you call them.
All in all, I have been underwhelmed by the service department at the MB dealer. Last time I took my car in, then plugged 2 holes in my two front tires (for $70 - could have gotten it done somewhere else for $20) and left greasy finger and handprints all over my AMG Monoblocks.
My Endodontis has an SC400 Lexus. They come to his office, pick it up, leave him a loaner car, then return the car when the service is complete. No wonder people switch!
Not that I would consider trading my E55 anytime soon -- if they come out with something with 500hp and 500lb feet of torque I might consider it!
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Re: What loaner?
Originally posted by akinder
All in all, I have been underwhelmed by the service department at the MB dealer. Last time I took my car in, then plugged 2 holes in my two front tires (for $70 - could have gotten it done somewhere else for $20) and left greasy finger and handprints all over my AMG Monoblocks.
All in all, I have been underwhelmed by the service department at the MB dealer. Last time I took my car in, then plugged 2 holes in my two front tires (for $70 - could have gotten it done somewhere else for $20) and left greasy finger and handprints all over my AMG Monoblocks.
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Re: What loaner?
Originally posted by akinder
I am not aware that my MB dealer even offers a loaner. Bloomfield Hills, MI is one of the most affluent communities in the country. Yet when I take my 2001 E55 in for service, they pile me into a ML320 'van' along with a herd of other people
They proceed to drop you off at work and will pick you up later when you call them.
All in all, I have been underwhelmed by the service department at the MB dealer. Last time I took my car in, then plugged 2 holes in my two front tires (for $70 - could have gotten it done somewhere else for $20) and left greasy finger and handprints all over my AMG Monoblocks.
My Endodontis has an SC400 Lexus. They come to his office, pick it up, leave him a loaner car, then return the car when the service is complete. No wonder people switch!
Not that I would consider trading my E55 anytime soon -- if they come out with something with 500hp and 500lb feet of torque I might consider it!
I am not aware that my MB dealer even offers a loaner. Bloomfield Hills, MI is one of the most affluent communities in the country. Yet when I take my 2001 E55 in for service, they pile me into a ML320 'van' along with a herd of other people
They proceed to drop you off at work and will pick you up later when you call them.
All in all, I have been underwhelmed by the service department at the MB dealer. Last time I took my car in, then plugged 2 holes in my two front tires (for $70 - could have gotten it done somewhere else for $20) and left greasy finger and handprints all over my AMG Monoblocks.
My Endodontis has an SC400 Lexus. They come to his office, pick it up, leave him a loaner car, then return the car when the service is complete. No wonder people switch!
Not that I would consider trading my E55 anytime soon -- if they come out with something with 500hp and 500lb feet of torque I might consider it!
As for plugging the tires, $70 is ridiculous. Plugging eliminates the speed rating for the tire and IMO should be avoided for performance tires. Patching is the solution and should cost no more than $20 a tire. I can't imagine an MB dealer would actually plug an E55 tire.
And lastly, is 469hp (likely conservative) and 516 ft-lbs torque not enough reason to upgrade if the 500/500 benchmark is what you desire? The only problem is the current undervaluing of the W210 E55 and the W211 going at best for MSRP for at least 1 year. If money wasn't an object, get on the list.
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1 hole per tire. I have since replaced them with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. Great tires, not bad in snow either. Much quieter than the Dunlops that were worn out after 20k miles.
Unfortunately my financial situation is not as good as it was when I plunked down the $78k for the my E55 in 2001.
Just bought the wife a new Escalade, so as much as I would love to get in line for an 04 E55, it's not in my future for now. Of course in the 2 years I wait for the car I could be ready to go!
Unfortunately my financial situation is not as good as it was when I plunked down the $78k for the my E55 in 2001.
Just bought the wife a new Escalade, so as much as I would love to get in line for an 04 E55, it's not in my future for now. Of course in the 2 years I wait for the car I could be ready to go!
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Well, it is a Camry. White camry, I picked the car at 7:20 am, he had other benzes on the lot, I guess he discriminates who he gives camries and who he gives benzes, a couple of nice looking ladies before me got benzes, an old couple just before me got a camry and so did I 
Ohh well it is just for 1 day (I hope), and this camry is not that all bad, I mean it has 4 tires, an engine, a/c and room for 4 or 5
Ohh well it is just for 1 day (I hope), and this camry is not that all bad, I mean it has 4 tires, an engine, a/c and room for 4 or 5
