When I took it to the dealer for diagnosis and correction, they replaced the engine mounts per the mfr’s bulletin. That helped moderate the vibration somewhat, but it is still there and at an objectionable level. They say that they have further things they could do if I didn’t have a 4Matic. They do not yet have a follow-up fix for that model. Grrr… (IF ANYONE HAS ANY GUIDANCE TO OFFER ME ON THIS VIBRATION ISSUE AS I TRY TO FIND AN ACCEPTABLE REPAIR WITH MY LOCAL DEALER, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT TLFENIMORE@GMAIL.COM. THANKS.)

I also had problems with the Navigation system. It would make poor choices when laying out a route (as compared to my other three systems). So far, my Garmin StreetPilot 2370 is the best of the bunch, including our 2008 BMW 535xi. The dealer has bent over backward to try to help, including loading a 2008 control module and software into it. That has improved things considerably. Although it still has some shortcomings, I can live with it now.

I have experienced major quality problems, causing many visits to the dealer:
1 the engine had been wrongly mounted, causing vibrations in the powertrain. Mind you, the front axle and the steering column had to be decoupled to be able to replace the engine mounts!
2 engine oil sensor was defective, requiring two stops at the dealer and exchange of the sensor in the engine
3 the premium leather of the front seats had been improperly stitched and wrongly put over the seats. Result: the seats had to be redone.
4 Etc.

MB USA has not been active to take care of my case (this is a polite way to describe the indifferent and rude way, I have been treated).

I told MB USA I want my powertrain warranty extended, because I do not want to end up with any cost in future, cause by the wrongly mounted engine. They basically told me to shut up.

I sent a letter to Daimler CEO Zetsche, and MB USA has changed its attitude now. It seems that they are open to get to a fair solution now, although that has not been achieved, yet.

I am not concerned about the solution offered by them, because I have a strong case and feel confident to be able to force MB USA with litigation to take responsibility for the improperly mounted engine. It will just take more time, but it will be my pleasure to take them on with this case.

fortunately, i’ve mastered drive, park and reverse this week…next week its the radio…

gosh…by the time i get to the end of the book…will i remember the beginning???

the car drives nice, its quiet and moves pretty fast… i sure hope this thing doesn’t have a chrysler transmission like my ml…which died at 48k…