hey benz owners

[redline]

How do you find the maintenace on your cars? The reason I ask is I have two VPs at my company that own benzs one with a C class AMG and the other with a SUV. They seem to break alot. They always seem to be complaining about there cars being in the shop??? Are they just complainers or does benz make some lemons?

[rage2]

SLK 230 - Other than the red interior getting dirty easily, there are no unscheduled maintainance problems.

SLK 320 - Fan controller thingy broke once, fan won't shut off, drained battery, needed tow, etc. Trunk liner too thick, rubbed against C pillars (the back window one), replaced liner and repainted pillars. All under warranty.

I heard the C Classes vary by car, most people have zero problems, but there are a few with issues, mostly interior stuff. There was an issue with the C 32 AMG, something to do with the supercharger control fuse blowing up, so the intercooler isn't active or something. That's the only engine related issue I've seen.

The ML's, stay away from the ML's. They're just nightmare on quality I heard (pre 2000 facelift).

[legendboy]

Originally posted by rage2
The ML's, stay away from the ML's. They're just nightmare on quality I heard (pre 2000 facelift).

ML's are not made in germany, I think its the US, that could explain all the problems with them. I know the first year (97 i think) were really problematic.

[HRD2PLZ]

My dad had a 2001 ML 430 and it was plauged with problems. He ended up trading it in for an 02 Escalade.

[redline]

Is the c230 going to get AMGed?

[max_boost]

Originally posted by redline
Is the c230 going to get AMGed?

Coupe or sedan? There is a C32 AMG Sedan and I'm hoping the coupe would come over hehe

[redline]

no the new hatchback not the coupe

[max_boost]

Originally posted by redline
no the new hatchback not the coupe

That's what I was referring to when I said coupe! hehe

[rage2]

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/amg/e/c...nserie_c32.htm

It's a AMG Special right now, meaning it's a special order car for the European market. We might see it here. It's only 50 lbs heavier than the SLK 32, but it's got the updated suspension and brakes from the current C platform.

I love hatchbacks, ranks right behind roadsters.

[RiceCake]

IMHO I like the look of the c32 coupe (non-hatchback) model more... but i know a few ppl with 98/99 ML 320s and ML 430s. ppl with the 320's seem to all report them as real lemons.

[redline]

Originally posted by rage2
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/amg/e/c...nserie_c32.htm

It's a AMG Special right now, meaning it's a special order car for the European market. We might see it here. It's only 50 lbs heavier than the SLK 32, but it's got the updated suspension and brakes from the current C platform.

I love hatchbacks, ranks right behind roadsters.

now that is interesting....

[max_boost]

Originally posted by redline



now that is interesting....

Now the RSX-R might be put on hold, I sense an interest in the C-Coupe AMG hehe

[rage2]

Originally posted by max_boost
Now the RSX-R might be put on hold, I sense an interest in the C-Coupe AMG hehe

You'll be waiting a LONG time. It'll show up in Canada about 1 year after announcement, if they even do decide to bring it to the North American market.

[redline]

The whole auto thing also bugs me and would rule out that car. now a m3 with an SMG is a whole different story or maybe a used NSX.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by redline
The whole auto thing also bugs me and would rule out that car. now a m3 with an SMG is a whole different story or maybe a used NSX.

You are already building a badd ass machine with your GSR, your next ride should be just straight out pimping. Go get yourself the M3 convertible! hehe

[CRXguy]

Oh my.....

That C32 looks mighty nice!

[max_boost]

Originally posted by rage2


You'll be waiting a LONG time. It'll show up in Canada about 1 year after announcement, if they even do decide to bring it to the North American market.

I was referring to REdline! Not me, I'm just going to mooch rides off of people for the time being!

[redline]

Originally posted by max_boost


You are already building a badd ass machine with your GSR, your next ride should be just straight out pimping. Go get yourself the M3 convertible! hehe

I am not into the convertible thing, maybe i need to go for a ride in kenny's AMG machine.

Comptech is going to do a SC for the MDX maybe i should get one of those and slap a SC on it!

[gpomp]

What if you import a C32 sport coupe from Europe and slap on a C230 badge on it and register it as a C230?

BTW, why is the sport coupe still using the old engine?

[rage2]

The 2.3L Supercharged 4 cylinder is still a current engine.