Hi just looking for some opinions about my situation.
Currently own a 2002 Mercedes Benz ML 320 with ~150,000km (I assume the car is worth $~7500).
In the past 5 years, the car has been giving me numerous electrical issues. As of right now, the car is at the MB dealer due to a recent complication where it wouldn't start (start error on the dash).
MB thought it was the key and had it replaced for $500 (with labour costing 180/hr). Now it's believed to be the EAM that's faulty and I've been quoted for a $2000 repair. Furthermore, they say there could be more complications apart form the EAM that they cannot detect at this point.
Other complications included:
- An ongoing leaking sunroof which we taped off (drainage pipe keeps disconnecting even after we reattach it) which previously shorted out the wiring loom, costing $1000 to fix.
- Power steering leak which was fixed but killed the alternator requiring a replacement (~$800)
- Front left ABS wheel sensor fault which was replaced(~$350)
What are your opinions in regards to if i should let this car go? I have not yet decided to go through with the $2000 repair.
I should add I've only been driving ~2000km/year for the past 3 years.
TIA!
Yes. Any luxury car these days is made to last just long enough for the first owner. They know most buyers lease their cars. So really about 5 years, the length of time of a maximum lease. After that its not their problem or the buyers anymore, as the buyer will be in a new lease car. Merc, BMW and Audi are still only a 3 year warranty period. Stubbornly holding out on the 5 year warranty, unlike the majority of the car industry now.
I have just had a fallout with Merc (the dealership and head office ganged up on me) over a defect in the fake leather seats. I have since sold the car as I was so disgusted with them. However, I am still taking up the issue with head office in Germany. I want the last word and its looking now like I will.