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11-07-2008, 10:57 PM | #1 | |
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Warning to 2009 C-530 Owners
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My wife bought a 2009 Mercedes C-350W4M three weeks ago. Yesterday, when she drove the car to her office waiting in front of the garage door, it suddenly accelerated strongly. As a result of this, the car hit on a wall and the front end was severely damaged. Due to the fact that the garage door was not completely opened, the antenna at the roof of the car was also smashed. I wish to know, is there any member experienced or heard the similar accident due to suddenly acceleration? Looking forward to here from you. stereophile Last edited by stereophile; 06-04-2010 at 03:44 PM. Reason: Model number should have been C350W4M |
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11-27-2008, 01:24 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Warning to 2009 C-530 Owners
I am pretty sure you mean C 350 4-Matic correct? I have not heard of this occuring, but do know a couple owners of the new C class. One 300 and one 350.
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11-27-2008, 03:26 PM | #3 | ||
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Re: Warning to 2009 C-530 Owners
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Yes, the 2009 C350 was a 4-Matic which was shipped from West Germany recently. My wife has 30 years driving experience and the C350 was her 2nd Mercedes. She was very sure that was the car's problem because she stops in front of the office building every morning waiting the garage door to open. She won't make a mistake by accelerating the car without the garage door completely open. Besides, that was her own building. She won't be so stupid to damage her own property and repaired afterwards without insurance compensation. |
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Re: Warning to 2009 C-530 Owners
maybe she should get her right foot checked out
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01-02-2009, 01:06 PM | #5 | ||
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Re: Warning to 2009 C-530 Owners
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Thank you for your concern. I suggest that you should buy one of the 2009 model of C-530 for your own adventure. Quote:
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01-26-2009, 08:50 AM | #6 | ||
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A few suggestions came back: ie Was it after the Christmas party. Was she braking in a new pair of Jimmy Choos. |
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01-26-2009, 03:02 PM | #7 | ||
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Re: Warning to 2009 C-530 Owners
Dear richardhead:
It was a normal week day in the morning about 9:45 a.m. She wore low heel shoes as usual. However, I appreciate your concern in this regard. Stereophile Quote:
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01-28-2009, 10:06 AM | #8 | ||
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stereophile. Thanks for being a good sport. Good luck with your wife's car. |
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03-21-2009, 06:26 AM | #9 | |
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Re: Warning to 2009 C-530 Owners
Didn't some of the Audi 5000s have that problem a few years back? I think it was something in the computer that caused them to do that. Did you take it back to the dealer?
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03-21-2009, 11:27 AM | #10 | ||
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I heard that Audi car has similar problem. What I posted here was to request if any of our member experienced the same problem on 2009 C530? My wife's C-530 was towed to the dealer and was considered totally damage. Few weeks ago, she leased a new E-300 4MATIC. She scare to get another C-530 again. Best regards, stereophile |
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Re: Warning to 2009 C-530 Owners
Maybe a Chinese knock off??? Can you provide the dealers name and address so we can investigate? C-530 is not a real model.
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MY apology, the Model should have been C350W4M. Do you qualify to place an investigation. If so, I am willing to provide details to you including the car's serial and stock numbers. |
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Re: Warning to 2009 C-530 Owners
I have been working at a Mercedes dealer for several years now and heard of no such problem with the C-350. Again, not to beat a dead horse but sounds like human error.
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Dear Sir: You have been working at a Mercedes dealer for several years which did not mean that the C-350 has no problem. The major thing was that the car was completely stopped in front of the garage door awaiting the door to open. The sales person of the car came to see the impact of the damaged wall. He concurred even if human error, the damage should not be that much. I suggest that you consult your engineer to learn more. |
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