Mercedes C320 cdi Elegance SE
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New month, new car....
I was not getting on with the Skoda and spied this.
107k, mostly MB history. Drives very well with sublime acceleration.
Unfortunately it's become apparent that there is a fault with the gearbox (hopefully minor) and if it's off to see an expert next week. So far the trader is being a gentleman, and hopefully will remain so.
It's an unusual spec and colour, and it's growing on me.
I was not getting on with the Skoda and spied this.
107k, mostly MB history. Drives very well with sublime acceleration.
Unfortunately it's become apparent that there is a fault with the gearbox (hopefully minor) and if it's off to see an expert next week. So far the trader is being a gentleman, and hopefully will remain so.
It's an unusual spec and colour, and it's growing on me.
KillerHERTZ said:
Any idea's what the Gearbox issue is?
Not sure. I've spoken to the traders specialist who sounds like he knows what he's talking about, and has the diagnostic kit. I'm getting bad changes between 2nd and 3rd. It could be as simple as a fluid change or software reload.CMYKguru said:
surveyor said:
New month, new car....
I was not getting on with the Skoda and spied this.
107k, mostly MB history. Drives very well with sublime acceleration.
Unfortunately it's become apparent that there is a fault with the gearbox (hopefully minor) and if it's off to see an expert next week. So far the trader is being a gentleman, and hopefully will remain so.
It's an unusual spec and colour, and it's growing on me.
Can't see what the difference is between the facelift and pre facelift. Did they change the headlights or something.I was not getting on with the Skoda and spied this.
107k, mostly MB history. Drives very well with sublime acceleration.
Unfortunately it's become apparent that there is a fault with the gearbox (hopefully minor) and if it's off to see an expert next week. So far the trader is being a gentleman, and hopefully will remain so.
It's an unusual spec and colour, and it's growing on me.
I do like this colour combo the cream leather works well with the green.
Would ask the dealer to source a set of plush mats from MB as a deal sweetener, but then i have a deep hatred for rubber mats
I'll actually be getting some Rubber matts to protect the carpet ones over Winter...
Edited by surveyor on Tuesday 30th September 09:39
I'd love to say how the cars getting on, but I've barely seen it.
Current sitrep is:
Trader is getting car sorted but:
Gearbox specialist says engine fault
Mercedes Specialist says ECU software upgrade
Trader say dealer reports fault still present. Dealer says Torque convertor.
I've spoken to dealer who say they've not done anything other than software upgrade and no diagnosis.
Gearbox specialist adamant engine fault
I'm a little confused and waiting to hear back, while I am now a five star gold* member with Hertz..... This is meant to get a free upgrade, but that does not seem to work!
Current sitrep is:
Trader is getting car sorted but:
Gearbox specialist says engine fault
Mercedes Specialist says ECU software upgrade
Trader say dealer reports fault still present. Dealer says Torque convertor.
I've spoken to dealer who say they've not done anything other than software upgrade and no diagnosis.
Gearbox specialist adamant engine fault
I'm a little confused and waiting to hear back, while I am now a five star gold* member with Hertz..... This is meant to get a free upgrade, but that does not seem to work!
crosseyedlion said:
Its been 3 weeks, have you not had your money back yet?
My patience would have worn thin about 2 weeks ago. Plenty of fully functional cars you've missed out on...
I'm probably being too patient. Having said that the delay is partly because the trader has been avoiding the main dealer, and partly because it's difficult to diagnose. He's now bit the bullet and is getting the dealer (who are being good to deal with) to investigate. Hopefully something will come off this.My patience would have worn thin about 2 weeks ago. Plenty of fully functional cars you've missed out on...
LouD86 said:
Oooh thats ongoing somewhat. I hope your not paying for the Hertz car?
No update from Dealer or Merc then?
I was. I've now bought a cheap runabout - dual purpose as teenager step lad has his eyes on it.No update from Dealer or Merc then?
I've been speaking to garages all the way through. It's now back at the gearbox place and everyone seems finally to be agreed that it's likely to be the valve body. Final diagnosis due on Monday.
I don't really blame the trader - he wanted someone to say it's definitely this before forking out £1,500. No one to date has.
Shadow R1 said:
Is it fixed then ?
Well........ I'm not sure. I think so, but need more miles as the gearbox self adjusts for a little while.If it's not it means it's not the gearbox and I'll sort it myself with someone with half a brain rather the pea brains that the traders been using.
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