Mercedes - Owner Opinions

[JHarris1385]

If I already bought it, was the negativity needed?

I spoke with local non-dealership Benz mechs, they said 2006-2009 can be terrible due to the Daimler Chrysler joint. And it is these that are being bought at a more rapid rate due to their more recent affordability. Thus the reasoning behind the "horror" repair stories.

And that info played into the fact that the 2007 4matic (which I heard is crap) was cheaper than the 2005.

He said for the most part 2005 and older are built from a solid piece of granite. And the only major thing I may have to look forward to, is a supercharger rebuild, otherwise it should hit 300K.

I had a 190E in high school that had 238,000 on the clock.

[WormGod]

If I already bought it, was the negativity needed?

You asked for opinions, I just gave you valid opinions from "Mercedes" techs.

[vt_maverick]

If I already bought it, was the negativity needed?

Perhaps. I can't speak for your state, but in Virginia there's a 3-day buyer remorse law that allows you to return the car and get 100% of your money back, as long as the car is in the same condition as you bought it (there are stipulations for mileage I believe). I imagine WG doesn't know the laws of your state either, so probably better to contribute and have you ignore it than to not say anything and (potentially) cost you the opportunity to change your mind.

Re-reading this thread from the beginning it really sounds more like you were looking for affirmation of the decision you had already more or less made. Just my $.02.