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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

mercedes died on me

I've got a 1972 Mercedes 280 SE (W116). No crackles, no groans but an insane fuel consumption; brilliant cars in their time and even today an archetype of craftsmanship. My wive's BMW 730d died with 250,000 km on the speedo by a worn-out torque-converter. There was only a minor repair of the AC in the last 200.000 km. Brilliant car. It now has a new life in Russia. The new Volvo XC90 (the kids, you know...) seems to be a good replacemant. We've got the diesel model and I'm pleased with the fuel consuption to performance ratio.

I agree that Mercedes-Benz nowadays isn't Mercedes-Benz as it used to be. The company's efforts to become a major global player killed the brand and it's biggest asset: reliability. Sorry to see this. Apparently Porsche is going the same route. They expanded too fast, tried to swallow VW (!) and now get eaten by the primary victim. Porsche is now VW. A pity.

Hans
 
hans de vries said:
people! you really want to start discussing cars here? aren't there enough topics already?!
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Only once that you use to transport your Red One, of course. :yesnod:
 
German cars?
My wife's VW Passat wagon has been, without a doubt, the most unreliable car I have ever owned. Leaky sunroof and pollen filter box, back to the dealer countless times for that, lots of little electronic stuff, crappy soft brake pads and non-machinable rotors means a guaranteed brake job WITH NEW ROTORS every 20,000 miles. Knobs, trim parts, and plastic stuff on the interior that seemingly breaks off with the slightest touch. Alternator, high pressure steering hose, starter. Much of it was covered when we were under the extended warranty, but my god, how many days a week do we want to schlep up to the VW dealer (who also sells Audi and Porsche so you can imagine his prices!)
The only car that might suck worse is my 2002 Explorer. I won't bore everyone here with the details but Dearborn should be ashamed.
I swear we are going back to Japan. An Odyssey for her and a Pilot for me. We owned Acuras and Nissans in the past. Forget Germany. For SURE forget the US.
Cheers,
Harry
 
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