Am I stupid for being loyal to MB?

Rich Williamson · 2005-04-05T16:49:25+00:00

I had a 2001 C320 wagon that was an electrical nightmare. It was in the shop over 60 days in three years. Window auto close malfunction. Several bulbs blowing out prematurely.Air bag sensor malfunction - several times.Voice recognition malfunctioning on and off for 2 years - Never fixedSeat / steering wheel / mirror memory problems 10 plus visits -Never fixedWood trim coming off (dash & shifter area) 4 visitsHeater vent problems 3 visitsGas gauge malfunction.Cargo area cover unlatching. 2 visitsCargo area seal leaking - never fixedDriver door seal leaking 2 times and Never fixed.Hatchback not latching for several visits.Steering wheel grinding problemsFog lamp ³fogging on two occasions.Floor mats latch broke.Sway bushings went badLower control arm went bad.Mass flow sensor had to be replacedMirror reverse problems.Key malfunctionSeatbelt jamming 3 visitsWindow trim leaking 2 visitsHatchback trim leaking 2 visitsDoors rattling 3 visits - never fixedDash rattling 5 visits (every time they "fix" it, the rattle "moves" to another spot) -Never fixed.Cup holder breaks 3 visitsBack seats not latching 2 visitsCeiling panel loose in cargo areaSOS malfunction on several occasions (they found nothing even after the dash read "see repair shop")Replaced rear window washer fluid pump.The car stickered for $48,000, and was leased for 39 months. -------------MBUSA agreed that the car was a joke, and met me half way on getting out of the car at 30 months. I lost a few grand, but was glad to be rid of it. To keep me in the fold the dealership gave me a "deal" on a new car.------------Now I drive a 2004 E320 wagon that stickers for close to $65,000 with all the "goodies" in it. I bought it new in August 2004.The hands free phone / voice recognition has never worked properly. It has been in the shop over 6 times trying to get this fixed. MB tech rep got involved. They have replaced the phone 5 times, the phone module two times, the navigation module one time, and...