New E Class breakdowns

[welland99]

Well now you know.

It's a new model. New models often have minor-ish issues that need fixing.

Don't be suprised if you get the odd polite call from your dealer asking you to bring in the car for some unstated reason "nothing to worry about" and no mention of the word 'recall'. It tends to happen a bit more frequently in the first couple of years.

Comes with the territory.

You've just reminded me of one of the benefits of having an old car.

 

[C240Sport97]

I too have had my E250 coupe for 6 weeks (ex demo) and had 2 injectors fail. I couldnt stand it any more and luckily for me someone cancelled an ordered E350 fully loaded coupe (in my perfect colour...Black) so when the second injector is fitted tomorrow theyre keeping the 250 and I am picking up my brand spanking new e350 coupe on Saturday. I cant bloody wait!

did they credit you full price for the E250?

 

[Dryce]

You've just reminded me of one of the benefits of having an old car.

Bathtub curve applies I suspect with regard to encountering unexpected problems.

So the guinea pigs who buy at launch get caught out the the unexpected early niggles.

Then those who have the cars at several years old start to see longer term things like front suspension collapse, Valeo, MAF, SBC pumps, and so on.

However a few decades ago I remember my father giving me advice never to buy a car that was in it's first year of production. I still abide by that and can't get excited by new mode launches.

 

[johny5_uk]

did they credit you full price for the E250?

yes they will be giving me the full purchase price as a credit to the 350. The only reason they said was due to them being able to sell the 250 straight away, good luck to the new owner!