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Old 09-20-2007, 07:42 AM   #34 (permalink)
Derek Lecours
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Date registered: Dec 2006
Vehicle: B 200 & Audi A6
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Originally Posted by kdbcom
Quote Rael:-

I've been driving W20x Mercedes since the early/mid 90's. My 2008 W245 is my 5th Benz. I will say that my perception is that the fit and finish isn't quite what it used to be but still quite good (maybe not Toyota/Honda good - but very acceptable and IMHO far more stylish).
Unquote.

It's a sad day when we have to compare M/B quality against Toyota & Honda.

Years ago I aspired to owning a Mercedes, it was a dream, one of the best cars in the world (when you've got a Mercedes you've made it ).
Perhaps I was being a bit naive.
But yes, sorry to say, but I tend to agree with you Rael on these quality issues
Like Mike T, I tend to keep my cars forever. My 69 Beetle with original paint(just sold after 35 years), my Camry which saw 23 salty Montreal winters with + 35 C to -40 C(my daily beater), the Camry would not die. Every electric window and sunroof never repaired, original AC without ever being serviced!!! I pray that the B will have some of that quality. Time will tell.....

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