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      11-21-2023, 04:43 PM   #11
Joe-BMW33
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Originally Posted by Neusser View Post
Reliablity is model dependent. I had an S204 C-Class that I drove about 250,000 kms and the only major issue was a failed water pump. The car never stranded us or caused any major damage to the wallet.

I recall that even my mechanic was amazed when we went in for a standard service and he found an almost fully disconnected turbo hose, a fuel filter that had grenaded and a few other issues that made him question how it was even possible that the car still ran, never mind us not noticing (and I typically notice everything).
There’s a unicorn in every model. On average and generally speaking, I stand by my assessment of German cars after owning so many. Pony up for maintenance and repairs.
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