At 80,000Km required an engine mount to be replaced (Au$300), due to wearing of rubber. Apparently this occurs every 40,000Km or so.
Sunroof had some squeaking, fixed with Snow White Jelly.
Car becomes noisy and air gets through doors seals at speeds greater than 140Km/h. Also windscreen wipers begin to lift.
Having problems with clutch and transmission on cold mormings (10'C or less).
Passenger side front window cost Au$600. Obscenely costly.
When starting car 'Brake light failing' warning light comes and remains on until you use the brake.
Noisy on roads.
It does handle well and the interior is excellent.
Very quick car.
Plenty of boot room and rear seats can fold to create more room.
Maintenance is very costly as written above.
Very economical on oil and fuel. 100km to 5L and I haven't had to top my oil up. Although I get the oil and filter changed every 20,000Km due to dusty roads I drive on.
The engine mount problem above drove me insane. It caused vibration through the entire car and took 4 trips to the mechanic to fix.
The brake light warning is SUPPOSED to come on and stay on until you use the brake.
I am selling my benz for one as I have had nothing, but headaches with it, but will this be another nightmare car?
I have found them to be very noisy on the road, but the salesman put that down to performance tires. the car accelerates well, not as fast as I'd hoped, and it's fair to say that you couldnt get much more power out of it as the front wheels seem to struggle for grip as it is!
I'm hoping actually you could give me some performance figures to go by, as I haven't found any as yet?
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