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firstmb
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| My Loaner
Wow, what can I say, I got a 2006 E350 as a loaner vehicle as my car is in for Service A.
I had to haggle a bit as they were trying to give a Enterprise loaner vehicle but I insisted on MB, and voila I got E350. I use to always get C-Class as a loaner from my regular dealer.
2006 E350 is a great vehicle, great ride, very soft sterring, and could really feel the difference in ride from my W164.
I did not like the Nav, its little bit complicated and not that intiutive compared to one in W164.
I will post some pics late tonite, once I go home and get chance to take some pics.
But to be really honest, I would still prefer W164 over E Class, maybe it is just because I am just very much accustomed to W164.
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Sounds nice. How hard did you have to insist to get the E? |
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MikeNJ6
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Do all dealers give loaners or just the one you purchased from? I know when I called other delaers about service, the loaner wasn't included since I bought from another dealer. |
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firstmb
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: My Loaner
^^^ Mike, I went to this dealer for the first time, SA started out saying that they do not give MB loaners if the car was not bought from them.
I insisted on getting MB loaner, maybe as this was a paid service (Service A) he must have changed his mind and gave me 2006 E350, not bad.
Other dealer that I generally go (did not buy car from this dealer either) gives out MB all the time, and all I get is C-Class from them.
Dealer from where I bought my car is around 40miles from my home, and I avoid going to him for any services/warranty issues. I generally get C-Class from them too.
So from my experience Dealers in this area generally gives out MB.
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Lucky! I'll say it again, ALL WE GET IS RIDE IN A PASSAT! 
Also, must be because we didn't buy it from them. I think it's stupid though. What are you supposed to do if it's an overnight thing. Sleep in the lounge? |
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firstmb
Date registered: Dec 1899
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I also inquired about getting a R-Class or GL-Class as a loaner under the pretext that I am of thinking of upgrading it to either one.. but it did not fly.. LOL.. Maybe next time.
AML-- Passat is not bad either, but nothing beats E-Class, I feel lucky too. |
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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firstmb - 6/15/2006 3:39 PM I also inquired about getting a R-Class or GL-Class as a loaner under the pretext that I am of thinking of upgrading it to either one.. but it did not fly.. LOL.. Maybe next time. AML-- Passat is not bad either, but nothing beats E-Class, I feel lucky too. But here's the things. We don't get the Passat to ourselves. They drive us wherever we want to go (given it's a short distance), drop us of. When the ML is ready, they call us, and they come pick us up in the Passat. |
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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BTW, you could've took the GL or R for an overnight test drive if they allow that. Rather than get a loaner. |
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firstmb
Date registered: Dec 1899
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^^ I would rather get that as a loaner, so can keep it for couple of days and have fun with it. I am gonna try GL or R next time, will have to come up with convicing story. |
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1996_S500
Date registered: Dec 1899
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firstmb - 6/14/2006 8:45 AM
I will post some pics late tonite, once I go home and get chance to take some pics.
pics pics pics!!!! Where are the picks!!!!!   |
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zeq
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Wow they actually give an E?
Wow. Over here there's no loaner unless you forced them to give you one. You get an ulgy green A class.
My S was in the shop for a month. One cylinder fails which leds to major repairs.
The car is not ulgy but that green is so bright and will attract attnetion and the other driver in their corollas and Hyundai will start to laugh at you.
Damn i still remember that day... |
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1996_S500
Date registered: Dec 1899
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zeq - 6/16/2006 2:44 PM
Wow they actually give an E?
Wow. Over here there's no loaner unless you forced them to give you one. You get an ulgy green A class.
My S was in the shop for a month. One cylinder fails which leds to major repairs.
The car is not ulgy but that green is so bright and will attract attnetion and the other driver in their corollas and Hyundai will start to laugh at you.
Damn i still remember that day...
haha, I can imagine. It looked like this, huh?
 (Mercedes W168 A Class Green.jpg)
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firstmb
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Here are the loaner pics... Great Car, really loved the ride and interior, but I was glad to get my W164 back, 
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1996_S500
Date registered: Dec 1899
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looks like a nice car FirstMB. Did you drive it fast? I always abuse rental cars.  |
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Roch207
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Palmetto State
Vehicle(s): 2005 E320 CDI, 2010 Silverado 2500HD
Posts: 3749
| RE: My Loaner
Our dealer not only gives a loaner, but will come to your house or office with the loaner and pick up your car. You can live anywhere in New England. Used to use Corollas, then it was Camry's. Depends on your car, for the more expensive ones they give out C's and E's.
http://www.viti.com/index.htm |
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zeq
Date registered: Dec 1899
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1996_S500 - 6/16/2006 6:42 PM
zeq - 6/16/2006 2:44 PM
Wow they actually give an E?
Wow. Over here there's no loaner unless you forced them to give you one. You get an ulgy green A class.
My S was in the shop for a month. One cylinder fails which leds to major repairs.
The car is not ulgy but that green is so bright and will attract attnetion and the other driver in their corollas and Hyundai will start to laugh at you.
Damn i still remember that day...
haha, I can imagine. It looked like this, huh?
Yes It's a shortwheel base A160, but the colour is this smiley colour--> |
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1996_S500
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: My Loaner
zeq - 6/18/2006 6:09 AM
1996_S500 - 6/16/2006 6:42 PM
zeq - 6/16/2006 2:44 PM
Wow they actually give an E?
Wow. Over here there's no loaner unless you forced them to give you one. You get an ulgy green A class.
My S was in the shop for a month. One cylinder fails which leds to major repairs.
The car is not ulgy but that green is so bright and will attract attnetion and the other driver in their corollas and Hyundai will start to laugh at you.
Damn i still remember that day...
haha, I can imagine. It looked like this, huh?
Yes It's a shortwheel base A160, but the colour is this smiley colour--> :biggrin:
ewwwww....   |
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zeq
Date registered: Dec 1899
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You know what's unique about the A class here? Only 3 units are here. All loaners car.
New A160= $ 75 000
New fully loaded Lexus GS 300= $89 000
I rather go for the Lexus.
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1996_S500
Date registered: Dec 1899
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zeq - 6/18/2006 12:34 PM
You know what's unique about the A class here? Only 3 units are here. All loaners car.
New A160= $ 75 000
New fully loaded Lexus GS 300= $89 000
I rather go for the Lexus.
well, me too. hehe |
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zeq
Date registered: Dec 1899
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I saw a new B class and the new A class in the MB showroom yesterday. I didn't go in and see it.
Just pass by the showroom
The B class and A class is more to a mini van type of car. Why Mercedes built them?To attract all types of people?
IMO they spoil the image of owning a Mercedes Benz. MB used to have only 4 exculsive models in the 90s-S class, SL class,E class and C class and ML.
The priced of a new C180 is= $89 000
With that price ,I still rather take the fully loaded GS 300
Edited by zeq 6/18/2006 4:02 PM
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