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Originally Posted by ILUVMILS
A bad rep to the un-initiated.
Early in my MB career I used to question design decisions all the time. After over thirty years with the brand I can tell you that MB engineers have good reason for everything they do. I've travelled, trained, and worked with quite a few over the years, and I've had many discussions about this subject. I've always come away humbled, and a bit smarter.....
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Both of the tech who came over to help said the design was ****. Soooo there is that.
Usually I think they get it right. Every now and then ... no. In this case, I thin it is obvious it was a cost cutting measure. Get rid of the spring that hold the bulb in place. Anytime a pair of pliers and a screw driver is needed to remove a bulb.... its a design flaw.
Another example is the cruise control. I think the MB cruise control was the best in the industry. A simple 4 way stalk. The CC never needed to be turned on and I have no idea why it should need to be turned on. You could control the system by feel. You did not need to search for the small button on the wheel or take your eyes off the road. Now, they made it like all the other POS on the road and you have to look at the wheel to make sure you are hitting the right button. Had a loaner for a week. Hated it.
My dad (worked on cars for 50 yrs) said that if engineers had to work on the stuff they designed, things would be quite different.