problem after problem

HwoALanG · 02-05-2008

K... So 3rd of check engine light came on... wowing...

so here are the problems that i had so far...

cup holder wasn't functioning propertly. got it replaced.

center console lid was broken and won't close.
which they replaced it 2times already...

Check Engine light on for 3rd time.... said sensor failure. got it replaced... took them 2week

Replaced Driver side window side Rubber molding..Because of rain...
( let me tell you this cost almost 200USD without warranty... ) and took them almost week

Trunk Lid side Plastic Pin was poped out and i still haven't fixed it. not that top isn't going down... but still it's a freaking 2007...

and my Top down lock button stop functining. i need to bring it to dealer and check that out too...

other than that so far so good. expect i need new rear tire...

OH one more thing...

horrible job on finish touch up... i meant freaking hood wasn't even closed all the way and i got the warn signal that my hood was open when i was pulling my car out from dealer...wowing...

and horse that sits on top of left intake...( i think it's coolant or something) i had to reorganize horse so that it sits propertly... this is question of technician and dealer quality...

this is first time i'm owning SLK so much problem within year.. i don't know what to expect next...
i should buy extend warranty soon...

what do you think dan?? is this normal for 2007?? do you recommand anything that i should do??
i know i drive it as daily car but i never had this kind of issue with other japanese brand...

any kind of respond will be appreciate it...

Thanks and Have Bless day Everyone !

**Duo-Art** · 02-05-2008

If these things happened to me, I'd get rid of the car and buy something Japanese.

**DansSlk** · 02-05-2008

I'm reminded of Bill's problems here with bad workmanship, your car obviously has had issues but they should be fixed first try, 2 or more attempts on one problem is unacceptable.

coolboarder · 02-05-2008

If you intent to keep the car, get extended warranty, otherwise sell it. I have problems with everyone single one of the mercedes I own/owned, but mostly with electrical. I always thought it was problematic only with low/mid-range models, but a friend of mine has extremely bad electrical issues with his brand new S class, got stranded 3 times already and still no good fix in sight. Mechanical, fit and finish are usually good. But I did notice that my SLK passenger side window side Rubber molding is looking funny so it may pop out in a year or so.

MarkR171 · 02-06-2008

I have an '07 bought in June and driven 12k miles since then. No problems other than a few check engine lights that I caused by not completely sealing the fuel cap. Other than that, no problems, and that wasn't even a problem with the car.

Some people have leaks in between the front and rear windows on the door, but that can be fixed by adjusting the window position either by you or the dealer. There are instructions on this forum somewhere.

**-1-** · 02-06-2008

HwoALanG, sorry to hear of your problems with your SLK. You've had more than your fair share. It's evident that most SLK owners here are happy with their vehicles. You list is full of annoying problems, but no major failures. MB service has contributed to your frustration. I hope you get these issues resolved and can start enjoying your SLK again.

PsychoAzn · 02-06-2008

what happened to your SLK Bill??

**DansSlk** · 02-06-2008

His car had some issues none of them in themselves where particularly devastating and all easy fixed but an incompetent dealer thrown into the mix made a real mess of the car.

When he finally had enough and lemoned it they made his life real difficult and even banned him from owning another Merc for 10yrs.

PsychoAzn · 02-06-2008

"banned him from owning another Merc for 10yrs."

...............

i have to say.... that sucks....

**bclark** · 02-06-2008

I have an '05 350 and spent far too much
time during the 1st yr or 2 having flaws
corrected across the board (AC blower, stereo speaker replacement, headlmp washer repair, COMAND replacement, seat squeak removal, check engine lights too numerous to recall, things
I've forgotten, and ultimately, a new engine). For some stubborn reason, I kept
the car (with an extended warranty), continue to love it, and (knock on wood), have not been having problems in months
(probably nothing left to replace).

**DansSlk** · 02-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsychoAzn

i have to say.... that sucks....

Thats an understatement.

But he does have a cool Cayenne

Ynot · 02-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolboarder

If you intent to keep the car, get extended warranty, otherwise sell it. I have problems with everyone single one of the mercedes I own/owned, but mostly with electrical. I always thought it was problematic only with low/mid-range models, but a friend of mine has extremely bad electrical issues with his brand new S class, got stranded 3 times already and still no good fix in sight. Mechanical, fit and finish are usually good. But I did notice that my SLK passenger side window side Rubber molding is looking funny so it may pop out in a year or so.

I agree, get extended warranty if you plan to keep it but I would trade it in for something different or similar, not all SLK's are bad, for the most part, we have more happy SLKer's then one's with problems. But once the problem starts it doesn't end.

**alroumi** · 02-06-2008

How do they ban a person from getting a Merc, does his or her name be on a black list on MB or just the dealer ?

Thank you in advance, I am really curious to know about this.

**DansSlk** · 02-06-2008

If you buy a new or pre-owned car the importer (in Bill's case MBUSA) is always involved because record's have to be updated and so on, basically your name is blacklisted so as soon as they get involved the transaction is stopped.

You could always buy a car out of the network (As in private / non MB dealer sale) thats simple enough to do but to be fair if i where in his shoes you couldn't pay me to buy another.

fgwinn · 02-09-2008

It seems that you could title one in your spouse's name if you really wanted an MB that badly. You may not be able to own one, but, I don't see why you couldn't drive an MB owned by someone else.

You could probably lease one thru an independent lease company and stay under the radar screen that way too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

If you buy a new or pre-owned car the importer (in Bill's case MBUSA) is always involved because record's have to be updated and so on, basically your name is blacklisted so as soon as they get involved the transaction is stopped.

You could always buy a car out of the network (As in private / non MB dealer sale) thats simple enough to do but to be fair if i where in his shoes you couldn't pay me to buy another.

**DansSlk** · 02-10-2008

I'm sure they would figure it out based on Surname and address (unless you moved), you could use your spouse's maiden name and a parents address or just go out of the MB system to buy one.

BUT who the hell want's to own a Merc that badly?

Ikarus · 02-10-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

BUT who the hell want's to own a Merc that badly?

I'm definitely not a Merc fanboy. In fact, I dislike their ridiculous focus on more and more horsepower and their neglect of balance, handling and the manual transmission. Also, I would appreciate if they did something about CO2 emissions of the fleet that would finally make the numbers go down rather than up.

But still, for someone who wants a zippy roadster with maximum creature comfort, there just aren't any alternatives to the SLK, so yes, I'd still want it that badly.

**alroumi** · 02-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

I'm sure they would figure it out based on Surname and address (unless you moved), you could use your spouse's maiden name and a parents address or just go out of the MB system to buy one.

BUT who the hell want's to own a Merc that badly?

Might be me, I am a Mercedes fanatic at heart.

**DansSlk** · 02-11-2008

Both of you

Seriously? You'd both be happy to get treated like Bill was and then go ahead and have to sneak another car out of them.

At the end of the day thats your choice gentlemen but i can't help but feel that put in the same situation you would both feel different.

Don't get me wrong i love Merc's always have but no way would i take abuse like that and then crawl back.

Ikarus · 02-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

Don't get me wrong i love Merc's always have but no way would i take abuse like that and then crawl back.

I really see no alternatives on the market, simply because all other convertibles would force me to have the roof up much more often than I'd want, so I'd probably try to figure out a way to sneak around the agreement. I don't think they would have any grounds for not allowing my wife to own one (wouldn't that be some sort of kin liability?). Anyway, it's hard to put yourself in someone else's shoes, and you're probably right that I wouldn't bother in the end. A 335i convertible wouldn't be too shabby, I guess. At least with BMW you can still get a manual transmission with a +300HP convertible. Problem is, you'll go to limp mode with a defective fuel pump every few thousand miles.

02-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
HwoALanG Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellicott City & Salisbury, MD Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 Other Toys: COMPUTER? And1 and on Posts: 306 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	problem after problem K... So 3rd of check engine light came on... wowing... so here are the problems that i had so far... cup holder wasn't functioning propertly. got it replaced. center console lid was broken and won't close. which they replaced it 2times already... Check Engine light on for 3rd time.... said sensor failure. got it replaced... took them 2week Replaced Driver side window side Rubber molding..Because of rain... ( let me tell you this cost almost 200USD without warranty... ) and took them almost week Trunk Lid side Plastic Pin was poped out and i still haven't fixed it. not that top isn't going down... but still it's a freaking 2007... and my Top down lock button stop functining. i need to bring it to dealer and check that out too... other than that so far so good. expect i need new rear tire... OH one more thing... horrible job on finish touch up... i meant freaking hood wasn't even closed all the way and i got the warn signal that my hood was open when i was pulling my car out from dealer...wowing... and horse that sits on top of left intake...( i think it's coolant or something) i had to reorganize horse so that it sits propertly... this is question of technician and dealer quality... this is first time i'm owning SLK so much problem within year.. i don't know what to expect next... i should buy extend warranty soon... what do you think dan?? is this normal for 2007?? do you recommand anything that i should do?? i know i drive it as daily car but i never had this kind of issue with other japanese brand... any kind of respond will be appreciate it... Thanks and Have Bless day Everyone !

02-05-2008	#3 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	I'm reminded of Bill's problems here with bad workmanship, your car obviously has had issues but they should be fixed first try, 2 or more attempts on one problem is unacceptable. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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02-06-2008	#8 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	His car had some issues none of them in themselves where particularly devastating and all easy fixed but an incompetent dealer thrown into the mix made a real mess of the car. When he finally had enough and lemoned it they made his life real difficult and even banned him from owning another Merc for 10yrs. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-06-2008	#13 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 232 Times in 146 Posts	How do they ban a person from getting a Merc, does his or her name be on a black list on MB or just the dealer ? Thank you in advance, I am really curious to know about this. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

02-05-2008	#2 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 546 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	If these things happened to me, I'd get rid of the car and buy something Japanese.

02-05-2008	#4 (permalink)
coolboarder SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 70 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	If you intent to keep the car, get extended warranty, otherwise sell it. I have problems with everyone single one of the mercedes I own/owned, but mostly with electrical. I always thought it was problematic only with low/mid-range models, but a friend of mine has extremely bad electrical issues with his brand new S class, got stranded 3 times already and still no good fix in sight. Mechanical, fit and finish are usually good. But I did notice that my SLK passenger side window side Rubber molding is looking funny so it may pop out in a year or so.

02-06-2008	#5 (permalink)
MarkR171 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Vehicle: '07 SLK280 Posts: 210 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have an '07 bought in June and driven 12k miles since then. No problems other than a few check engine lights that I caused by not completely sealing the fuel cap. Other than that, no problems, and that wasn't even a problem with the car. Some people have leaks in between the front and rear windows on the door, but that can be fixed by adjusting the window position either by you or the dealer. There are instructions on this forum somewhere.

02-06-2008	#7 (permalink)
PsychoAzn Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Other Toys: 2005 ML350, 2007 C200 Posts: 105 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	what happened to your SLK Bill??

02-06-2008	#9 (permalink)
PsychoAzn Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Other Toys: 2005 ML350, 2007 C200 Posts: 105 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	"banned him from owning another Merc for 10yrs." ............... i have to say.... that sucks....

02-06-2008	#10 (permalink)
bclark Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oak Park, Illinois, USA Vehicle: 2005 Black SLK Posts: 264 Country: Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	I have an '05 350 and spent far too much time during the 1st yr or 2 having flaws corrected across the board (AC blower, stereo speaker replacement, headlmp washer repair, COMAND replacement, seat squeak removal, check engine lights too numerous to recall, things I've forgotten, and ultimately, a new engine). For some stubborn reason, I kept the car (with an extended warranty), continue to love it, and (knock on wood), have not been having problems in months (probably nothing left to replace).

02-06-2008	#14 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	If you buy a new or pre-owned car the importer (in Bill's case MBUSA) is always involved because record's have to be updated and so on, basically your name is blacklisted so as soon as they get involved the transaction is stopped. You could always buy a car out of the network (As in private / non MB dealer sale) thats simple enough to do but to be fair if i where in his shoes you couldn't pay me to buy another. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-10-2008	#16 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	I'm sure they would figure it out based on Surname and address (unless you moved), you could use your spouse's maiden name and a parents address or just go out of the MB system to buy one. BUT who the hell want's to own a Merc that badly? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-11-2008	#19 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	Both of you Seriously? You'd both be happy to get treated like Bill was and then go ahead and have to sneak another car out of them. At the end of the day thats your choice gentlemen but i can't help but feel that put in the same situation you would both feel different. Don't get me wrong i love Merc's always have but no way would i take abuse like that and then crawl back. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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