They are absolutely cutting edge on tech and performance, driving a new S class on the highway is game changing, the cabin is like the opposite of sound. They aren't like they used to be, for better or worse. I've been at Mercedes dealerships since 2006. Lol, sorry, went off into left field with that one.Īs a "Euro Enthusiast", if you have to own one I prefere BMW/VW-Audi-Porsche as a tie for first, LATE model Range/Jag(The full sized ones, not the re-badged ford escapes, and not with the 4cyl, ford ecoboost engine) second, MB, a distant 3rd. It takes me the better part of two days to do a complete upper/lower intake reseal with all new injectors, hoses, etc. Made no sense they stuck with it into the later 90's. The very early CIS cars weren't bad but as emissions became more stringent, they had to add a boatload of electronics and computers to the mechanical injection to get them to run as clean as a true electronic FI of the mid-late 90's. They work fine but are overly complicated to work on. My boss is a YUGE early MB enthusiast, and I don't see anything particullary great about that old Bosche mechanical fuel injection worked on and rebuilt many. I suppose the older-older, dare is say "vintage" ones were ok for their day, but the CIS injection wasn't great, dispite the praise they get from enthusiasts. Mabye my clients just keep them really clean lol. GL/ML, garbage, espcially with the 642 engine. The AMG cars, while fun.not worth the headache. 220, 221, 222, and the older 90's just giant piles of shit. God forbid one with a top issue lands in your stall and the client thinks they have all the time and the money to "Make it work". I have to note the 129s (SL) were just absolute dogshit. The 90's cars were mostly garbage the entire line due to the electrionics/wiring. The later 4cyl turbos and the 642 diesels are huge piles of garbage. The later turbo 6's and 8's have, well, turbo problems, and are cooling system nightmares, with the turbo cooling lines. The 203, 204, and 205's weren't terrible (C-Class)Īny of the modern non-turbo engines seam to be doing really well. The 210's and 211s (Eclass) were decent except for the the silly air-powered everything, specifically the door locks, trunk, etc. No huge patern failures that I see, but I'm not a huge MB fan. ![]() They're just starting to trickle in out of warranty. ![]() My 2017 Lexus GX 460 with 85,000 miles, I get serviced at my local Toyota dealer and, all things considered, has been down right cheap to maintain. People will tell you "Don't own a German luxury brand out of warranty". I sold it when I sensed the time bomb was ticking. I had a used 2011 E350 Cabriolet that did not cost me a ton of money in the 3 years I owned it, but cost my warranty provider a few grand. That outlay should cover me (except oil changes and tire rotations) for a few more years until I trade it. I spent about $4,000 on brakes, spark plugs and scheduled services last year. I own a 2014 M元50 4matic, now with about 75,000 miles, that has been very reliable but scheduled maintanence has been pricey. ![]() That said, every Mercedes model and year group is more expensive (often extremely) to maintain than most non-German luxury vehicles. Like every manufacturer, some Mercedes models (and year groups) have proven more reliable than others.
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