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"Alldata" - Is it worth purchasing?
Opinions please:
Is the information available at “alldata” (specifically, “alldatadiy.com”) exceptionally comprehensive? Or is it simply a re-hash of the MBZ service CD’s? Do you feel it would be worthwhile to pay for a subscription? Curious to know…
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Current rolling stock: 2001 E55 183,000+ Newest member of the fleet. 2002 E320 83,000 - The "cream-puff"! 1992 500E 217,000+ 1995 E300D 412,000+ 1998 E300D 155,000+ 2001 E320 227,000+ 2001 E320 Wagon, 177,000+ Prior MBZ’s: 1952 220 Cab A 1966 300SE 1971 280SE 1973 350SLC (euro) 1980 450SLC 1980 450SLC (#2) 1978 450SLC 5.0 1984 300D ~243,000 & fondly remembered 1993 500E - sorely missed. 1975 VW Scirocco w/ slightly de-tuned Super-Vee engine - Sold after 30+ years. |
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I didn't like it. It has lots of stuff, service bulletins, labor hours, etc., most of which I didn't see as having much value. But it is considerably less, at least for my 400E, than the MB CD. There are many many repairs jobs simply not covered. I signed up for 3 years, cancelled in about 16 hours, and to their credit they agreed to refund the money.
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No
The service CD (aka WIS) is way much better. Alldata lacks stuff, is often not model-specific, procedures are not well explained etc.
If there was not alternative it might be useful. Bruno
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I can tell you for the C230 it is lousy. I had it for a year and did not renew. It should be called "some data". It lacks many procedures and also has some just plain wrong information. For example the diagram of the drivers seat was totally wrong, from another car. It is about as bad as a Chilton manual. Lots of missing info. I had sent them one e-mail asking for information on changing the trans fluid since nothing was provided. They never replied. I have heard that for some other models it is better.
Mike
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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine) 1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow) Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra |
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I concure don't waste your money.
Bob Geco 1992 300-E |
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Thanks everyone - the consensus is obvious; I'll save my $25...
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Current rolling stock: 2001 E55 183,000+ Newest member of the fleet. 2002 E320 83,000 - The "cream-puff"! 1992 500E 217,000+ 1995 E300D 412,000+ 1998 E300D 155,000+ 2001 E320 227,000+ 2001 E320 Wagon, 177,000+ Prior MBZ’s: 1952 220 Cab A 1966 300SE 1971 280SE 1973 350SLC (euro) 1980 450SLC 1980 450SLC (#2) 1978 450SLC 5.0 1984 300D ~243,000 & fondly remembered 1993 500E - sorely missed. 1975 VW Scirocco w/ slightly de-tuned Super-Vee engine - Sold after 30+ years. |
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I have it for several vehicles and I think it's quite helpful.
I replaced blend air motor on 1999 ML 320 after reading the relevant sections that relate to dash removal. |
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Adequate, but hardly worth it
I think it's $15 though.
The recalls are about the only really good value for it. Note: Alldata was excellent for the Ford Windstar we kept alive for 8 years, and which is now roviding reliable transport to a happy family of (illegal?) immigrants. |
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Dennis 2006 E320 CDI Black/Black Leather. Nav, HTD Seats HK stereo 32000 miles. 2000 VW Passat 1.8t 300,000 miles as of Dec 09, 2009 original owner 1997 E300d Silver 300,000 miles As of Jan 05, 2010 3rd owner SOLD |
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I've had it for my four different cars (see signature below). There was not too much extra for the Mercedes, for which I already have the CD set, Vol I and II of the 126 Chassis and Body, and the 617.95 manuals. If you don't have those then it is probably worth it. I have the Bentley VW manual it appears to cover everything on Alldata. The Dodge only had a couple of things the Shop Manual didn't have. The Saab has been very helpful because I have had a very hard time finding a shop manual anywhere (I won't use the illegally copied CD's off E-Bay). The Saab is also more important to me now that the warranty has expired - just in time for the front left wheel bearing to fail!. BTW - this is post 600 for me!
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just posted FS on Parts board for CD/DVD based Alldata if anyone is interested.
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-- raymond~ 47º 34'N 122º 18'W |
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