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09-26-2007, 09:06 PM | #67 |
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I know that the OP is in the US, but here in Canada BMW only covers oil and filter, I have to pay for everything else just like I do at Mercedes, except when I go to the latter I receive the absolute best treatment a service department can give. As of this week I defected from the service department at my BMW dealer of purchase and am going to give a different location a shot, not happy at all.
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09-26-2007, 09:21 PM | #68 |
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my bmw has been good to me, sorry to hear
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09-26-2007, 09:23 PM | #69 |
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09-26-2007, 09:32 PM | #70 | |
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09-26-2007, 09:40 PM | #72 | |
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($90k, and the warranty doesn't cover lightbulbs???) You're right about Honda --- we have several and the best part is you almost never need to bring them back to the dealer!)
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09-26-2007, 10:05 PM | #73 |
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Go get a Lexus if you care about dealer service and not the driving experience. I've had both MB and BMW and I can honestly say that service for both suck! Good luck with your MB and pray that your 7G-tronic does not break down if you decided to get a CLK
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09-26-2007, 10:19 PM | #74 | |
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09-26-2007, 10:33 PM | #76 |
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MERCEDES reliability has gone in the toilet the last few years. Not only have a heard it from owners, but look at CONSUMER REPORTS, and look at the CSI and the percentage of current owners that would buy one again. All well below BMW figures.
MB makes a beatiful car, but I think they started cost cutting to shuffle money over to Chrysler. I have no idea, but it's a FACT that their cars have gone way down hill when it comes to reliability. BEAUTIFUL cars though. I too agree that most of your issues are DEALER related and not BMW related. Doesn't matter whether it's Rolls Royce, MB, BMW, or INFINITI, there are some bad dealers in the mix no matter. LEXUS I would say would be the least likely to upset you, and make a very reliable car. One other thing, MERCEDES resale value is also much lower than BMW. Good luck either way,especially when comparing the 335. |
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09-26-2007, 11:01 PM | #77 | |
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The dealership will ALWAYS be a reflection of the car company IMO. I am sure that BMW does not want to hear complaints about one of their dealers. If you are truly unhappy, file a complaint with the BBB, I would. That being said, MB are way less reliable (according to the latest JD Powers survey, BMW made the top 10 suprisingly), costs more to maintain and generally score lower than BMW in most road tests. But if their dealership takes care of you, then go for it - they are doing what the BMW dealership SHOULD be doing. And one of these days BMW sales might be down, and they won't be able to afford to treat people as poorly as they do now. I have been less than impressed with most BMW dealerships to be honest. I sure love their cars though!
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09-26-2007, 11:12 PM | #79 |
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That was a funny post. What a shock when the 335 is worth less by about 8000 when he goes to trade it in. Then as the saying goes, over the tire, penny-wise and pound foolish. Though I do have to laugh about the Explorer loaner. What it is with those Phila. dealerships? Must be an unsophisticated clientele.
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09-26-2007, 11:27 PM | #80 | |
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09-27-2007, 12:21 AM | #81 |
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MB fucking charges you an arm and a leg for everything... EVERY SINGLE LITTLE THING!
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09-27-2007, 12:24 AM | #82 |
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glad your leaving us, know why? BECAUSE ITS AS SIMPLE AS GOING TO A DIFFERENT DEALER FOR SERVICE. AND....BMW doesnt make the tires, so take your problems out with Bridgstone. Looks like your just trying to make an excuse to go back to MB. Have fun with a soggy riding, over priced, passion-less, flashy........mercedes :rocks:
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09-27-2007, 05:00 AM | #84 |
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Nothing Mercedes makes under $65K compares to a 3-series I should no I'm coming from a $125,000.00 CL55 AMG and I Barely miss it, I don't even miss the whole car just little things about it but considering the price difference thats pretty sad it's funny when people look at me all funny when I tell them what my last car was.And I either say well you had to be me to know why or I just let them think whatever they want depending on my mood.
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09-27-2007, 05:21 AM | #85 | |
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09-27-2007, 05:55 AM | #86 | |
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09-27-2007, 11:42 AM | #87 |
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I won't go into the BMW v.s. MB thing. But DIDN'T THE OP READ HIS WARRANTY BOOKLET THAT SAYS THAT THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON HIS CAR COME WITH A TIRE MANUFACTURE'S WARRANTY. If the tire wasn't damaged by abuse, a bubble in the sidewall should have been considered a defect and covered by the OEM tire manufacturer (Bridgestone I assume). All new cars come with an OEM tire warranty. Christ.
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