I'm afraid that in my attempt to reach new levels of sarcasm, I created a sentence structure that was impossible to follow. My point is that MB left their customers high and dry. You used to get a better product from Mercedes - thicker sheet metal and more stainless components than other manufacturers, but you paid more for it. You did get what you paid for even though you paid a premium. That is to say that the 10% increase in manufacturing expense cost you 40% more out of pocket. BUT when it comes to corporate responsibility and dedication to their customers, MB let the shit roll downhill and their customers took it up the ass. They succeeded in reaching the same level of mediocrity as every other car maker on the planet. Excuse me for being just a little disappointed...
-Dave Walton 82 240D,87SDL,94S350,99E300 On 6/8/07, LarryT < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm really pleased MB stepped up and did the needed repairs. Not all manufacturers are willing to do that. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . ----- Original Message ----- From: "dave walton" < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] WAS 91 350SDL SEEMS TO BE AT Repair Cost >I had to replace the engine and glow plug harness on my 94 S350 (W140 > diesel). The failure is not subtle. The insulation first cracks and then > flakes away leaving exposed copper. > While the German Government may have mandated the use of unproven > technology, it did not prevent Mercedes from extending the warranty > coverage > or issuing a recall for a known defect. > Mercedes decided to do that all on their own. > > -Dave Walton > > On 6/8/07, Dwight E. Giles, Jr < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Marshall, >> Welcome back. >> Do I read this correctly that no diesels had biodegradable wiring? >> Thanks, >> Dwight >> >> Dwight E. Giles, Jr. >> 1979 240D-250K + miles >> 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles >> Wickford, RI >> -----Original Message----- >> >> The biodegradable wiring harnesses were required on all NEW (redesigned) >> models starting in 1992 with the 140 followed by the 202 and the revised >> 124s with M104 and OM 606 engines. By 1996 Mercedes had solved the >> problem that needed several years to resolve, but the government was >> unwilling to wait. I do not know how other German manufactures handle >> the mandate. >> >> Marshall >> -- >> Marshall Booth Ph.D. >> Ass't Prof. (ret.) >> Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.11/838 - Release Date: 6/7/2007 > 2:21 PM > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
