Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

My 2014 E250 ( former PA car) had the subframe rust out but replacement was covered under an extended warranty. On Mon, Aug 7, 2023 at 1:29 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you drive in the winter on salted roads, in my experience rust is > inevitable. Some cars

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

If you drive in the winter on salted roads, in my experience rust is inevitable. Some cars hold out longer than others before it becomes a visible problem. On Sun, Aug 6, 2023, at 23:38, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 22:54:21 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 22:54:21 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I have never seen any rust on a X/W164, but I am sure there are rusty > cars out there.  These do not seem prone to rust. It's good to know they have gotten the rust proofing right. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

I have never seen any rust on a X/W164, but I am sure there are rusty cars out there.  These do not seem prone to rust. On 8/6/2023 10:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 22:50:31 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: It is not rust, just a dirty water stain probably from

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 22:50:31 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > It is not rust, just a dirty water stain probably from a slight leak > around the door handle. Oh, OK. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

It is not rust, just a dirty water stain probably from a slight leak around the door handle. On 8/6/2023 8:50 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 19:45:20 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: With the window regulator out, the entire center of the inner door is wide open.

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

Good write up. Strong work. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 6, 2023, at 8:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wife is out of town and she tore up 2 things on the GL. First the rear hatch > latch failed. Motor tried to suck in the door but it just doesn’t latch. This > must be a

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 19:45:20 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > With the window regulator out, the entire center of the inner door is > wide open. Within, there is a flimsy piece of sheet metal that runs > across the door that I guess is supposed to reenforce it. It’s not like > the big

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 6, 2023, at 8:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wife is out of town and she tore up 2 things on the GL. First the rear hatch > latch failed. Motor tried to suck in the door but it just doesn’t latch. This > must be a common failure as

[MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

Wife is out of town and she tore up 2 things on the GL. First the rear hatch latch failed. Motor tried to suck in the door but it just doesn’t latch. This must be a common failure as new Chinese ones are available for less than $40 all over eBay. The new dealer part is $300+ IIRC. Next thing