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Old 05-26-2008, 11:05 PM
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I bought my first one in '91, for a tick over $74,000, took it to the dealer until they couldn't fix the backfiring and stalling problems, then started taking it to an indy (who fixed it). I haven't bought an M-B new since, nor have I been to the dealer since. Had the same problem with a new Jetta in '85, took it to an indy while under warranty to get it fixed properly (coincidentally, the VW dealer is also the M-B dealer here).

Some dealers are worth visiting, others are the reason Lexus exists.


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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy View Post
MB's should see the dealer. Only cheap SOB's buy a $60k++ car and try to skimp on service by going to a local shop. I can see after its older but for the first few years nope. I know their type quite well.

Just like my Grandfathers attorney who bought a 300SD new and never popped the hood for 30k+ miles.
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