Blowing off steam - The Rant Thread

[Padrio]

What model code E-Class is affected by the subframe/carrier issue?

Pretty much all Mercs from 09 to 13 were affected

[Cold]

As far as I know Mercedes will fix it no questions asked and it seems to be a common issue. I guess it was a manufacturing fault and they’re owning up to it. I think it’s only on some model years.

[deltona]

Good to know - thanks. I nearly went to look at one in a dealer a few weeks ago, but left it sit to see if it'd still be there after Christmas. I'm in no rush.
Not one buying guide I read mentioned that on the 212! And I read 4-5 buyer's guides online. I suppose owners forums are ultimately the font of knowledge required, but they can often be plagued with an over abundance of bad news and horror stories which skew things.

[Cold]

212. My old one has had it done (foc).

[deltona]

What model code E-Class is affected by the subframe/carrier issue?

[Padrio]

While the merc lads have it up on the lift, might be no harm to get them to check the rear carrier assembly. Mine was replaced under warranty last year. Known issue.

This is the second E-class I've had this year. Both have had the rear subframe replaced.

[Jeremy Taxman]

I'm not one for acting up but I do feel it in my lower back.

I have a towbar so the impact was transmitted directly to the chassis.

Let's see how it goes?

I've decided to go through my Insurance broker. The incident will be properly recorded and properly processed.

While the merc lads have it up on the lift, might be no harm to get them to check the rear carrier assembly. Mine was replaced under warranty last year. Known issue.

[Flet]

They can affjord it.

Boom!

[Cold]

Now they certainly can. Very good times over there at present, as with any country sitting on hydrocarbons.

But not so good for the consumers.

[crank_case]

You mean Norway, by the way.

They can affjord it.

[Padrio]

Thats a proper pain the rear end (literally) Padrio.

Once everyone was alright is the main thing, annoying as it is, at least bent metal/plastic can
usually be easily fixed, hopefully.

...... .

First quote is around €2k 😬 There's probably a bit Mercedes tax there.

[Cold]

You mean Norway, by the way.

[crank_case]

I wonder [quietly] when the riots will start.

The energy companies are absolutely gouging people, though I can't help think taking the issue seriously is being undercut by my street being lit up like a 3rd rate vegas/blackpool combo this time of year.

[Cold]

Good luck when that discount expires, that's another 33% you can look forward to. Mine expired last month or something so it's pretty nice now when the electricity bill shows up.

I was talking to someone yesterday who can't afford electricity and heating at present. I wonder [quietly] when the riots will start.

[blascae111]

My ESB bill is €533, minus the 200 government payment
It was €217 this time last year. And Im on a 33% discount rate with bord gais...

My god thats nuts. There is some serious P1ss taking going on here. Gas prices have stabilized. There is no other reason for energy to be so high