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Originally Posted by davidmash
Depends what is offered in your area. North TX has very good incentives. I get substantial discounts at MB dealer. I believe it is something like wholesale +10% or so. We have 6 Tech sessions a year. Three are at MB dealers, 2 are at indies. We can take our cars there for 4 hours (usually 8a-12p) one time last year a Indy let us be there for 8 hrs. We only pay $10 for each tech session. We can use their lifts, they will usually have a few of their techs on site to help with questions and show us what to do. They also allow us to use various specialty tools of theirs. I was able to put new bushings in my lower rear control arms which required a special tool. I have seen people use their MB computers to test out various systems. One guy drained and refilled his active suspension on a 500CL. The tech hooked it up to the computer and made it do the MB dance to get the fluid in al the right places and make sure it all worked out. Never been charged extra for any of the stuff at the sessions. I was even able to get free stuff (diff fluid and trans oil one time). So for us, the MBCA is worth every penny and then some. I have saved lots of money with it.
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great post about your experience. I will look at the local group to join after hearing this and being a new E320 CDI owner. PC is correct about Carlton- it was a bad way to end his run and a loss for the whole forum IMHO. I've said more than once OD is not a positive feature and perhaps it is the reason for the crickets. Not my call however, and I enjoy the banter here. It does take my time which might be spent helping other owners.