Hello! New to the forum and hoping for some advice...
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Re: Hello! New to the forum and hoping for some advice...
im not very sure leh, the only mercs i got to drive were my parents' mercs, the old e230 and the old s300. they were not entertaining to drive, my dad's s-class had gearbox problems from 70k km to 110k when he sold it, each trip to c&c would cost between 3k and 5k. my mom's e class is dying from various problems now too, eg gearbox, lights, mirrors. so far my bm doesnt have any problems, just the occasional dents here and there, and perhaps the insatiable lust for power.
im not very sure leh, the only mercs i got to drive were my parents' mercs, the old e230 and the old s300. they were not entertaining to drive, my dad's s-class had gearbox problems from 70k km to 110k when he sold it, each trip to c&c would cost between 3k and 5k. my mom's e class is dying from various problems now too, eg gearbox, lights, mirrors. so far my bm doesnt have any problems, just the occasional dents here and there, and perhaps the insatiable lust for power.
Re: Hello! New to the forum and hoping for some advice...
My unBIASED vote goes to bMW... Hehehe...
My unBIASED vote goes to bMW... Hehehe...
Welch
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Re: Hello! New to the forum and hoping for some advice...
Hi linrikin,
I don't think Mercs are any more reliable than BMWs nowadays. I have driven an E200 and 525i. Reliability about the same. Only difference is that Merc charges way more to repair any faults. For instance, windscreen washer fluid leaking in both cars. Merc charged >$800 to fix, BMW charged about $200 to fix. Many other items the same story, C&C charges way more than PML to fix similar issues.
My dad currently has an S class, it has had electrical and brake gremlins, so far fixed under warranty.
On the other hand I am currently driving a 640i coupe, absolutely no problems so far......
The S class has a sublime ride, extremely comfortable, then you hop out and climb into the 6 series and the moment you drive it, you are smitten.
So if you love driving, get a BMW, if you are driven to work, get a Merc, if you want reliability, get a Lexus.
Cheers.
linrikin;1082508 said:
Hi linrikin,
I don't think Mercs are any more reliable than BMWs nowadays. I have driven an E200 and 525i. Reliability about the same. Only difference is that Merc charges way more to repair any faults. For instance, windscreen washer fluid leaking in both cars. Merc charged >$800 to fix, BMW charged about $200 to fix. Many other items the same story, C&C charges way more than PML to fix similar issues.
My dad currently has an S class, it has had electrical and brake gremlins, so far fixed under warranty.
On the other hand I am currently driving a 640i coupe, absolutely no problems so far......
The S class has a sublime ride, extremely comfortable, then you hop out and climb into the 6 series and the moment you drive it, you are smitten.
So if you love driving, get a BMW, if you are driven to work, get a Merc, if you want reliability, get a Lexus.
Cheers.
Welch
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Re: Hello! New to the forum and hoping for some advice...
Ha ha....yes, customer relations at Merc absolutely sucks. Spent $2000 repairing air con fault, when car returned, air con still faulty. When my wife returned with the car to Merc, they quoted another $6000 to fix it. When my wife ask if they are sure if that would fix the problem, they told her that if she couldn't afford it, there was nothing they could do. My wife was furious with their remark, so we left and bought ourselves a BMW 6 series. So far, the 6 series has been an absolute dream. 2 thumbs up for BMW.
Of course some will point our that my wife and I like to dress very simply, T shirt, shorts and crocs......don't think it met Merc service attendant's approval. On the other hand, PML has been very nice to us so far even if we dress simply.
Having said that, Merc treats my parents like gold. They are invited to exclusive events, car launches, dinners etc. But I suppose my mom is usually kitted out in posh brands, whereas I like Hang Tan! LOL
seanskye;1083261 said:
Ha ha....yes, customer relations at Merc absolutely sucks. Spent $2000 repairing air con fault, when car returned, air con still faulty. When my wife returned with the car to Merc, they quoted another $6000 to fix it. When my wife ask if they are sure if that would fix the problem, they told her that if she couldn't afford it, there was nothing they could do. My wife was furious with their remark, so we left and bought ourselves a BMW 6 series. So far, the 6 series has been an absolute dream. 2 thumbs up for BMW.
Of course some will point our that my wife and I like to dress very simply, T shirt, shorts and crocs......don't think it met Merc service attendant's approval. On the other hand, PML has been very nice to us so far even if we dress simply.
Having said that, Merc treats my parents like gold. They are invited to exclusive events, car launches, dinners etc. But I suppose my mom is usually kitted out in posh brands, whereas I like Hang Tan! LOL
SLKtigress
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Re: Hello! New to the forum and hoping for some advice...
Sorry 2 hear abt ur experience with Merc man... Whatever happened to the good old adage: The customer is always right?
Lol. Nowadays sinkieland got a lot of closet millionaires...if SE's are gonna judge people based on their dressing, they risk losing out on a lot of potential customers like yourself lol. I ever went to Lambo showroom with a guy who dressed very lokkok. wore singlet n slippers...SE still entertained him. So he asked: Why do you still bother to entertain me even though I'm dressed like this? SE's reply: Knowing this is a Lambo showroom, if a customer has the guts to walk in with flip flops, we have the guts to entertain you.
I personally feel that Merc like to chop carrot.. don't be too nice i.e. civilised
sometimes got to stand ur ground n be firm. Good thing is, all these experiences help hone my negotiation skills..
Sorry 2 hear abt ur experience with Merc man... Whatever happened to the good old adage: The customer is always right?
Lol. Nowadays sinkieland got a lot of closet millionaires...if SE's are gonna judge people based on their dressing, they risk losing out on a lot of potential customers like yourself lol. I ever went to Lambo showroom with a guy who dressed very lokkok. wore singlet n slippers...SE still entertained him. So he asked: Why do you still bother to entertain me even though I'm dressed like this? SE's reply: Knowing this is a Lambo showroom, if a customer has the guts to walk in with flip flops, we have the guts to entertain you.
I personally feel that Merc like to chop carrot.. don't be too nice i.e. civilised
sometimes got to stand ur ground n be firm. Good thing is, all these experiences help hone my negotiation skills..
meatypie
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Re: Hello! New to the forum and hoping for some advice...
...but more importantly, did mr loklok buy the lambo?
...but more importantly, did mr loklok buy the lambo?
SLKtigress;1083341 said:Sorry 2 hear abt ur experience with Merc man... Whatever happened to the good old adage: The customer is always right?
Lol. Nowadays sinkieland got a lot of closet millionaires...if SE's are gonna judge people based on their dressing, they risk losing out on a lot of potential customers like yourself lol. I ever went to Lambo showroom with a guy who dressed very lokkok. wore singlet n slippers...SE still entertained him. So he asked: Why do you still bother to entertain me even though I'm dressed like this? SE's reply: Knowing this is a Lambo showroom, if a customer has the guts to walk in with flip flops, we have the guts to entertain you.
I personally feel that Merc like to chop carrot.. don't be too nice i.e. civilised
sometimes got to stand ur ground n be firm. Good thing is, all these experiences help hone my negotiation skills..
Re: Hello! New to the forum and hoping for some advice...
MERC after sales so cham meh?
MERC after sales so cham meh?
seanskye
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Re: Hello! New to the forum and hoping for some advice...
Singlet and slippers in a lambo showroom? Sounds familiar!!!
SLKtigress;1083341 said:Sorry 2 hear abt ur experience with Merc man... Whatever happened to the good old adage: The customer is always right?
Lol. Nowadays sinkieland got a lot of closet millionaires...if SE's are gonna judge people based on their dressing, they risk losing out on a lot of potential customers like yourself lol. I ever went to Lambo showroom with a guy who dressed very lokkok. wore singlet n slippers...SE still entertained him. So he asked: Why do you still bother to entertain me even though I'm dressed like this? SE's reply: Knowing this is a Lambo showroom, if a customer has the guts to walk in with flip flops, we have the guts to entertain you.
I personally feel that Merc like to chop carrot.. don't be too nice i.e. civilised
sometimes got to stand ur ground n be firm. Good thing is, all these experiences help hone my negotiation skills..
Singlet and slippers in a lambo showroom? Sounds familiar!!!
