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Old 07-05-2007, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim B. View Post
The 2000-2006 were dark years for quality control, compared to what came before, so it would be best to buy a certified pre owned one from a Mercedes dealer with the longest and most comprehensive extended guarantee you can get.

The W211 brake-by-wire was exceedingly troublesome, gave Mercedes so much warranty trouble it has been discontinued:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=149562&highlight=sensotronic
That's why I bought an 07'

The new brakes by the way are fantastic. I made it a point to test it out before I bought my car.
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