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Originally Posted by BenzBob
Could it be that if they don't like their vehicle, they just move on to another brand, instead of whining like a puppy dog?
I do not understand people on this thread, if you no longer like the products that Mercedes Benz builds, why don't you focus your time on finding something you really like instead of complaining about it?
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Interesting question Benzbob:
It's one that I've been analyzing as I read this thread. There must be a masochistic streak in the psychological make up of some Benz enthusiasts. An earlier poster on this board told about $9,000 in various repairs over a 6 month period. That would have sent me directly to my nearest Lexus, Acura, Jaguar delership. I speculate that we want so badly to believe that these cars are still what their reputation has always indicated that they were and with each repair, we hope that this is the final fix that will make the car right, because when they are right, there are few marques that can compete with the MB.
Knowing what I know from these and other stories, I would never buy a new Benz. I'll just stick with my 560SEL. It's build is rock solid, it's styling timeless, and at least I know its quirks. Knock on wood, it has yet to leave me stranded! At the same time, however, there are thousands of new Benzes sold every year. I would imagine that at least 90%-95% of these cars are performing flawlessly, otherwise dealerships would be stormed by angry owners on a constant basis. We only hear the horror stories. The satisfied owners are too busy enjoying their cars to log onto boards such as this one.