New guy here..help on a 98 E300 TD
#1
05-08-2007, 08:10 PM
New guy here..help on a 98 E300 TD
I have a 98 E300 TD with 200K miles, I had a company truck that I drove every day for the past 10 months. I left that company and started driving my E300 around again. I started and drove the e300 at least once every 2 weeks, usually a little more often during those 10 months. I live in San Diego, so there really is no cold weather to deal with.
I brought it to the dealer because the check engine light came on and I needed an oil change...and this is what they told me:
Cigarette lighter is broken replacement cost $125 (part $60, labor $65)
Mass airflow sensor is the cause of the check engine light: $760 ($439 parts, rest labor)
Oil change $75
Lower ball joints are cracked $408
Rear differential is leaking (never seen a stain on my drive way) $1033
Need a belt and belt tensioner ($453) (just replaced about 18 months ago at another dealership)
Left head rest motor is not working and needs to be replaced for$440
Is this outrageous, or are they in the ball park on all of these things. Can I get it done at an indy mechanic for cheaper? I just feel like I am being absolutely ripped off.
Thanks
I brought it to the dealer because the check engine light came on and I needed an oil change...and this is what they told me:
Cigarette lighter is broken replacement cost $125 (part $60, labor $65)
Mass airflow sensor is the cause of the check engine light: $760 ($439 parts, rest labor)
Oil change $75
Lower ball joints are cracked $408
Rear differential is leaking (never seen a stain on my drive way) $1033
Need a belt and belt tensioner ($453) (just replaced about 18 months ago at another dealership)
Left head rest motor is not working and needs to be replaced for$440
Is this outrageous, or are they in the ball park on all of these things. Can I get it done at an indy mechanic for cheaper? I just feel like I am being absolutely ripped off.
Thanks
#3
10-15-2009, 08:53 PM
Your Diesel has a Mass Air Flow Sensor?
Lower Ball Joints are cracked translation: The Boots may be getting old and have some surface cracking (take a look at this yourself to see). If you Lower Ball Joints were cracked inside you would be having some abnormal Tire wear and maybe some noise when you hit bumps or turn.
Rear Differential leaking. Take A look yourself at the leak. If it is seeping a little around the Seals and not dripping it could go on like that for years and years as long as you make sure it has enough lubricant inside.
The Oil change is high, however I have read enough "Jiffy Lube" type place poor job stories to say that if you do not do it yourself you take a chance with the cheapy places. Another option is to find an indipendant imported Car Shop.
The other stuff for me would be optional to repair.
It might be worth a drive to go to another Dealership and see what they say.
Also, have you ever read of anyone taking their Car to the Mercedes Dealership in Mexico?
Lower Ball Joints are cracked translation: The Boots may be getting old and have some surface cracking (take a look at this yourself to see). If you Lower Ball Joints were cracked inside you would be having some abnormal Tire wear and maybe some noise when you hit bumps or turn.
Rear Differential leaking. Take A look yourself at the leak. If it is seeping a little around the Seals and not dripping it could go on like that for years and years as long as you make sure it has enough lubricant inside.
The Oil change is high, however I have read enough "Jiffy Lube" type place poor job stories to say that if you do not do it yourself you take a chance with the cheapy places. Another option is to find an indipendant imported Car Shop.
The other stuff for me would be optional to repair.
It might be worth a drive to go to another Dealership and see what they say.
Also, have you ever read of anyone taking their Car to the Mercedes Dealership in Mexico?
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