Kayteg1 wrote:
RetiredRealtorRick wrote:
Over the years I've owned many highline automobiles, and while their frequency-of-repair records are usually great, when they DO break, they are VERY expensive to fix. .
Been driving Mercedes sedans and Ford Trucks for over 20 years each.
When I DIY repair, no part for Mercedes come more expensive than equivalent part for Ford Truck.
Mercedes has lot of part suppliers and internet has good prices.
Ford dealer always offer me 20% discount on parts, but still it come more expensive.
True about Mercedes. I've got bitten the worse in the past with Audi, Volvo, and Porsche. With the heavy US production of Mercedes' now, I can see where parts availability would be greater, and more competitive price-wise.