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I recall a GM quality audit that reeled that the cars built in Spain were better made than the German ones.
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Im glad Im not the only one who has had a terrible experience with a Merc V-Class. I bought mine from new in March 2000 with a wheelchair conversion. Problems started immediately I picked it up.
The first problems I noticed were very poor brakes and horrendous
steering vibration. The brakes took mercedes 5 attempts to fix
the steering vibration they did not want to know so I did a little investigation and found that the front 2 wheels were misshaped.
Other faults included:- Clutch replacement at 8k, faulty:- oil level sensor, electric windows, central locking, suspension links
Air suspension pump replaced twice, water leaks and several bas rust patches.
When I sold it it was 3 years old and had covered less than 20k.
I now have a VW Caravelle which is far superior in every respect
and fives 6mpg better economy.
I wrote to Mercedes customer services a total of 3 times and was disgusted at their arrogant attitude.
It is reported that Mercedes have spent millions to improve quality at tha Vitoria factory for the new model Vito/Viano but I personally will not purchase another Merc.
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1. This topic should be in the "Discussion" forum. You don't have a technical query, do you?
Moved. DD.
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Yes, sorry for putting it in the wrong place.
And regarding Spanish build quality, does everyone have to take everything they read seriously?
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Nitroburner,
Yes, we have to take posts such as this, just so seriously.
In the German factories we have many Spaniards, and vice versa.
Please read the board rules.
If I were a Spaniard, I WOULD have taken offence at what you posted. Believe me, they take their jobs seriously.
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I'm half Spanish but didnt take offence.
Sean is right though the Spanish may look very layed back but they take their work very seriously.
The main problem with the V-Class is that it was put out in a rush and is basically a Vito. Strange though because all our Vito's at work get treated like dirt, thrashed everywhere, high mileage and we have had no problems with them.
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My Spanish coneections are well documented here - Marcos has expressed my thoughts. Never driven a V class - somehow I doubt I will.
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