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Forum: Tech Help 12-11-2003, 10:43 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 125,844
Posted By zero4588
They'll need to do some leakdown compression test...

They'll need to do some leakdown compression test to determine whether or not the engine warranty applies. Like mine car consumes about five quarts every 5000 and they say it's within spec. So the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-08-2003, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,897
Posted By zero4588
haasman- My car is also a 98 E320. It has...

haasman- My car is also a 98 E320. It has 73000miles so far.
Forum: Tech Help 12-08-2003, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,897
Posted By zero4588
haasman- you sounded just like my service advisor...

haasman- you sounded just like my service advisor when I took my car in for ball joint at 45k.:D
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-08-2003, 12:51 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 16,970
Posted By zero4588
:mad: Juergen Schrempp is the root of all evil...

:mad: Juergen Schrempp is the root of all evil doing in Mercedes.

http://just-auto.com/news_detail.asp?art=42987&dm=yes
Forum: Tech Help 12-08-2003, 12:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,897
Posted By zero4588
Unhappy Then, it'll be difficult for you to have them...

Then, it'll be difficult for you to have them warrant any repair done more than 12 mos. May be you can ask your service advisor to split the repair bill with you.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-07-2003, 09:21 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 16,970
Posted By zero4588
Thank you for your intelligent and thoughtful...

Thank you for your intelligent and thoughtful analysis of nothing. ;)
Forum: Tech Help 12-07-2003, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,897
Posted By zero4588
I didn't get mine aligned when I had it replaced....

I didn't get mine aligned when I had it replaced. When did you last have the same faulty ball joint replaced? Is it more than six months?
Forum: Tech Help 12-04-2003, 02:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By zero4588
I know that MB and VW just made pact on sharing...

I know that MB and VW just made pact on sharing their diesel engines starting next year, if I am not mistaken.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-04-2003, 02:22 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 16,970
Posted By zero4588
fahrgewehr2- no plan for this car as of now,...

fahrgewehr2- no plan for this car as of now, leaving it in the garage. Just got a new car. Probably will wait for while and then invest another two thousand to fix some of the things I mentioned...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-03-2003, 03:06 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 16,970
Posted By zero4588
I beg of you to put yourself into our shoes. How...

I beg of you to put yourself into our shoes. How would you have felf driving your Merc with head lamps non operational at night? How would you feel driving your Merc with windshield wiper not...
Forum: Tech Help 12-03-2003, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,469
Posted By zero4588
If you really want to get into a Merc, get models...

If you really want to get into a Merc, get models before 86'.
Forum: Tech Help 12-03-2003, 03:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,469
Posted By zero4588
NO NO NO DO NOT BUY IT

NO NO NO

DO NOT BUY IT
Forum: Tech Help 12-03-2003, 02:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 865
Posted By zero4588
No No No

No No No
Forum: Tech Help 12-03-2003, 01:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,602
Posted By zero4588
The new LS 430 is an excellent car if you've ever...

The new LS 430 is an excellent car if you've ever been in one and open-minded to the so called Jap inferior counterparts. Absolutely a wonderful driving machine and soothing interior just gives you...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-03-2003, 01:43 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 16,970
Posted By zero4588
Thumbs down Same here, bro. Been there and done that. :( ...

Same here, bro. Been there and done that. :( Welcome to the Mercedes club.
86560SEL- I see a lot of Japanese luxury cars with more than 200000 miles these days. My wife's coworker's G20 even...
Forum: Tech Help 12-01-2003, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,359
Posted By zero4588
glenmore- Good for your Brother-in-Law. The...

glenmore- Good for your Brother-in-Law. The interior of the new TL is very nicely built. As far as the break-in is concerned, someone in the M5 forum-I can't seem to find the link- suggested a 2000...
Forum: Tech Help 11-26-2003, 01:01 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 125,844
Posted By zero4588
cyclocross- Don't worry. You still have your...

cyclocross- Don't worry. You still have your extended warranty, so be sure to drive your car as much as you can and indentify as many problems as you can. Once those potential problems have been...
Forum: Tech Help 11-17-2003, 01:18 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 133,852
Posted By zero4588
"The more technology there is in a car, the less...

"The more technology there is in a car, the less reliable it will be, plain and simple. The older it is, the less reliable it will be, but less so than with technology."

I think this principle...
Forum: Tech Help 11-14-2003, 08:49 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 25,222
Posted By zero4588
You have a very good point. My self-denialing...

You have a very good point. My self-denialing defense is that all these useless features Mercedes employs in our cars are by far the most advanced and sophisticated technology compared to the...
Forum: Tech Help 11-11-2003, 03:02 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 25,222
Posted By zero4588
Thumbs up albert champion- Actually nothing could've...

albert champion- Actually nothing could've stopped Toyota. As today's Automotive News indicates, Toyota has marched past Ford as second largest automaker in the world. Way to go for a regular...
Forum: Tech Help 11-10-2003, 09:30 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 125,844
Posted By zero4588
Thumbs up DR.DIESEL- Mercedes should have more people like...

DR.DIESEL- Mercedes should have more people like you. I can feel your delima here, bro. I agree that we should direct our energy and anger at the source of the problem, MBUSA.
Forum: Tech Help 11-10-2003, 09:22 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 133,852
Posted By zero4588
Peter Fearing- Good to see that there is one Merc...

Peter Fearing- Good to see that there is one Merc driver with a reliable ride. :D
Forum: Tech Help 11-10-2003, 08:22 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 25,222
Posted By zero4588
gerryvz- I totally agree with you that majority...

gerryvz- I totally agree with you that majority of people lease their cars today and switch to another car as soon as the lease ends. And that's where Mercedes comes in with this idea of producing...
Forum: Tech Help 11-10-2003, 07:23 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 25,222
Posted By zero4588
It comes as no surprise. Worse yet, the latest ...

It comes as no surprise. Worse yet, the latest Autonews also shows the same drop in MB value from first place ranking in residual value couple of years ago to out of top ten ranking, which is again...
Forum: Tech Help 10-10-2003, 01:23 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 133,852
Posted By zero4588
I do apologize to those Mercedes Loyalists out...

I do apologize to those Mercedes Loyalists out there if my criticisms about Mercedes not living up to its reputation somehow hurt your feelings. But I am just trying to state some facts about owning...
Forum: Tech Help 10-09-2003, 03:14 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 133,852
Posted By zero4588
We have a 98 I30 too, my wife's car. Compared to...

We have a 98 I30 too, my wife's car. Compared to my 98 E, in my opinion, I30 is much queiter and has much precise steering, not to mention no squeaky and creaky seats. I couldn't think why after so...
Forum: Tech Help 10-09-2003, 12:52 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 133,852
Posted By zero4588
"Other legs of DaimlerChrysler's global empire...

"Other legs of DaimlerChrysler's global empire also are in trouble. At luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz, sales and profit are holding up but quality has slipped. Mitsubishi Motors Corp., the company's...
Forum: Tech Help 10-08-2003, 04:27 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 125,844
Posted By zero4588
Sorry to hear that.:mad:

Sorry to hear that.:mad:
Forum: Tech Help 10-08-2003, 04:25 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 133,852
Posted By zero4588
zafarhayatkhan- Then, I35 is your car. Much...

zafarhayatkhan- Then, I35 is your car. Much quieter car than Mercedes. Or ES330 is the quietest of the bunch. :)
Forum: Tech Help 10-08-2003, 02:59 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 133,852
Posted By zero4588
BlackMercedes- I am with you. My E320 has...

BlackMercedes- I am with you. My E320 has everything you went through and more. You can call it a conincidence, but I am convinced otherwise.

The 100-year argument only works if:
"we're...
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