I thought some listers had said they had known of problems? But it's
possibly I am remembering wrong. I know someone had trouble with a GL
costing big $$s to repair. If I am mistaken about the quality I would
consider gladly both the ML and R with diesels.... I like both with a
reference for the R Diesel.
Speaking of disposables - I have been looking at Crown Vics - they get
surprising gas mileage, are everywhere and many of the privately owned
models were well cared for. CV's used as police cars are everywhere but
maintenance can be spotty. MPGs are reported in the mid to upper 20's
US.
Of course with Dan's appraisal of late W140s I would consider a 140
over the CVs.
I suspect there are many on (and off) this list that find themselves in
the same boat, i.e., wanting a newer car, preferably diesel, but
concerned with MBs quality problems. For me, the MBs made from roughly
98-11 would be ones I would consider with the newer of that range
(06-11) would be approaching "too expensive" for me. So my biggest
quality concerns would focus on the models from 98 to 05 since that
would be my target range based on price. I know that pushes the 140
off the list, technically, but i would naturally consider an especially
attractive 140 from a price and mileage POV.
BTW, I know I mentioned a BMW Wagon in my earlier post, but I've heard a
lot about expensive shop bills and poor quality for BMWs as well.
Thanks for all the help gang -
LarryT
On 8/30/2014 7:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
What makes you think the ml or r is not well made?
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On Aug 30, 2014, at 4:05 PM, LarryT via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
So, the ML and R are not very well made it sounds? Eventually we're going to
need a newer car. I would like to stay with MB but the decline in quality has
me worried. Maybe I should look at Hyundai? Their 10 yr/100K warranty
looks attractive,....
What about VW ?
Thanks,
Larry
On 8/30/2014 10:16 AM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
Hi Gang,
Anyone have knowledge of mid 00's 325 wagon in exc shape? saw t at a
closed dealer and don't know the year or miles. My concern is problem areas
and life expectancy as i tend to keep cars for a long time. Have also been
looking at MB R Class Diesel and ML Diesel. Was considering a '07 R class for
$10K until i saw the mileage was 276K! That's more than our 91 300D which only
has 236k. But at this time I'm just looking.....
Thoughts?
LarryT
91 300D
78 240D
74 911
66 MGB
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