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GTO · 19th March 2008, 10:40

5 pages up, and what are we arguing about? Whether the new Mercedes' are reliable or not?

As an owner of a post-2006 Benz, and having access to plenty of first-hand ownership reports from Indian Mercedes owners, as well as interactions with innumerable Mercedes service advisors from Mumbai, let me put forth some facts:

1. Yes, Y2005 onward Mercedes' are better in quality and reliability, but only when compared to how they were built 5 years earlier. Benz reliability is still NOT a patch on the competition.

2. Problems aplenty with even the new S-Class. Jury is out on the new C-Class though I will surely provide an update within the next 12 months.

3. Usual suspects dominate the problem list. Air suspension, ESP, air-conditioning and electronics. Of late, I am seeing reports of problematic front suspension components (non-air type). However, will have to wait for more reviews before confirming.

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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 13,156	5 pages up, and what are we arguing about? Whether the new Mercedes' are reliable or not? As an owner of a post-2006 Benz, and having access to plenty of first-hand ownership reports from Indian Mercedes owners, as well as interactions with innumerable Mercedes service advisors from Mumbai, let me put forth some facts: 1. Yes, Y2005 onward Mercedes' are better in quality and reliability, but only when compared to how they were built 5 years earlier. Benz reliability is still NOT a patch on the competition. 2. Problems aplenty with even the new S-Class. Jury is out on the new C-Class though I will surely provide an update within the next 12 months. 3. Usual suspects dominate the problem list. Air suspension, ESP, air-conditioning and electronics. Of late, I am seeing reports of problematic front suspension components (non-air type). However, will have to wait for more reviews before confirming. __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.