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I am a bit shocked that a Mercedes is on average is more reliable than a Chevy and a Ford in the first year. Same goes for a BMW.
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max225 wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:25 pm I am a bit shocked that a Mercedes is on average is more reliable than a Chevy and a Ford in the first year. Same goes for a BMW.
Remember, these are all customer surveys...so buyer perception is the name of the game. The usually break out mainstream and luxury for this reason. I'm surprised they didn't.
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Detroit wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:10 pm
max225 wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:25 pm I am a bit shocked that a Mercedes is on average is more reliable than a Chevy and a Ford in the first year. Same goes for a BMW.
Remember, these are all customer surveys...so buyer perception is the name of the game. The usually break out mainstream and luxury for this reason. I'm surprised they didn't.
Plenty of issues to be had in new cars, like Jewtooth connectivity issues, actual issues like fluid leaks etc etc.

Both the AZNs Merc and my BMW had 0 combined issues in the last year. The odd part is... my VW already had issues at that point, and her Civic also.

:mindblown:
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max225 wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:32 pm
Detroit wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:10 pm
Remember, these are all customer surveys...so buyer perception is the name of the game. The usually break out mainstream and luxury for this reason. I'm surprised they didn't.
Plenty of issues to be had in new cars, like Jewtooth connectivity issues, actual issues like fluid leaks etc etc.

Both the AZNs Merc and my BMW had 0 combined issues in the last year. The odd part is... my VW already had issues at that point, and her Civic also.

:mindblown:
I honestly think that new cars are getting so good that issues just aren't likely a thing for the first few years of ownershit. ANY brand. IQS has been the standard for most OEMs for a decade now, and we're starting the reap the benefits. We'll see how that translates to long term durability, but I think it'll be ok.

Stupid things like bluetooth connectivity, loud window switches, etc are just a reflection on the :derp: of a customer base but continue because JDPA needs to justify its existence while cars are getting too good.
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max225 wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:32 pm
Detroit wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:10 pm
Remember, these are all customer surveys...so buyer perception is the name of the game. The usually break out mainstream and luxury for this reason. I'm surprised they didn't.
Plenty of issues to be had in new cars, like Jewtooth connectivity issues, actual issues like fluid leaks etc etc.

Both the AZNs Merc and my BMW had 0 combined issues in the last year. The odd part is... my VW already had issues at that point, and her Civic also.

:mindblown:
Good news for both. I love me some C Class.
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max225 wrote:
Detroit wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:10 pm Remember, these are all customer surveys...so buyer perception is the name of the game. The usually break out mainstream and luxury for this reason. I'm surprised they didn't.
Plenty of issues to be had in new cars, like Jewtooth connectivity issues, actual issues like fluid leaks etc etc.

Both the AZNs Merc and my BMW had 0 combined issues in the last year. The odd part is... my VW already had issues at that point, and her Civic also.

:mindblown:
At this point im all about design. New c class is :jimp: but old one is meh. They all have their problems, but get shaken out. Bmw never been great at interior and electronics imo.

My bmw was a total fucking mess in 2012, idrive, trans, ecu, console control units (the knob) computers all needed replaced. Under warranty, 6 weeks in shop. Feel bad for the person who bought it after I sold it (And lost 10 grand, yikes). New Year for the N55 and it had a VANOS recall too. E82 had been out a while. God I loved that car.

Our volvo has been a pleasure so far and I don't drive the Saturn so no idea if that's any good.
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rockchops wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2017 12:02 am
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Plenty of issues to be had in new cars, like Jewtooth connectivity issues, actual issues like fluid leaks etc etc.

Both the AZNs Merc and my BMW had 0 combined issues in the last year. The odd part is... my VW already had issues at that point, and her Civic also.

:mindblown:
At this point im all about design. New c class is :jimp: but old one is meh. They all have their problems, but get shaken out. Bmw never been great at interior and electronics imo.

My bmw was a total fucking mess in 2012, idrive, trans, ecu, console control units (the knob) computers all needed replaced. Under warranty, 6 weeks in shop. Feel bad for the person who bought it after I sold it (And lost 10 grand, yikes). New Year for the N55 and it had a VANOS recall too. E82 had been out a while. God I loved that car.

Our volvo has been a pleasure so far and I don't drive the Saturn so no idea if that's any good.
I really do love the C Class. Luxury car done right. I wouldn't mind owning one of those next, wonder how they hold up in the long term. Haven't heard much bad about them.
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Dealer plate frame? :gag:
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dtraill27 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:15 am Dealer plate frame? :gag:
I like the look with a plate frame :iono:
Hasn't been washed either.
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Other than the wheels you can't even tell its dirty. Do want
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:38 am
dtraill27 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:15 am Dealer plate frame? :gag:
I like the look with a plate frame :iono:
Hasn't been washed either.
I fucking hate advertising for :dillerman:

Though, I do leave the :dillerman: plate frame on the Volt because they're service is so :mindblown:
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Detroit wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:50 am
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:38 am
I like the look with a plate frame :iono:
Hasn't been washed either.
I fucking hate advertising for :dillerman:

Though, I do leave the :dillerman: plate frame on the Volt because they're service is so :mindblown:
I had an awesome experience at Liberty so :iono: ??
Sold me the car at Costco discount price no issues despite not being a Costco dealer, gave me exactly what I wanted for my trade, no games at all, no bullshit, I was out of that showroom in literally 30 minutes with the keys to the STI.
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dtraill27 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:48 am Other than the wheels you can't even tell its dirty. Do want
Camera trickery. It's really dirty. Needs a detail, and some PDR/touch up work on that door. I need to make an appointment for that before winter. Wondering if ceramic coat is worth it or not, unsure how much that would add to a detail job. I was figuring $3-400 all in.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:55 am
dtraill27 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:48 am Other than the wheels you can't even tell its dirty. Do want
Camera trickery. It's really dirty. Needs a detail, and some PDR/touch up work on that door. I need to make an appointment for that before winter. Wondering if ceramic coat is worth it or not, unsure how much that would add to a detail job. I was figuring $3-400 all in.
Oh dude, ceramic coating is so worth it. Having a great coating on the car makes the car so easy to clean.

Paying someone else to do a full correction and then top with a ceramic coating will probably cost you at least $500. A couple hundred for a basic correction, then $300-$600 depending on how many layers of coating you want.

https://www.autocleansolutions.com/services <- for example.
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I thought the correction plus ceramic coating was close to or more than $1k. If it's only a few hundred maybe I'll do it. You be the guinea pig for detailers around here johnny!

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Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:48 am I thought the correction plus ceramic coating was close to or more than $1k. If it's only a few hundred maybe I'll do it. You be the guinea pig for detailers around here johnny!

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DIY? It's not hard. I got 3 coats of Mohs out of one bottle.

https://www.detailersdomain.com/product ... 0ml-1-69oz

Sign up for their e-mails and you'll get 15% off your first order. It's worth signing up for, the pretty much only e-mail when they have sales or their mystery boxes available.
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coogles wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:44 am
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:55 am

Camera trickery. It's really dirty. Needs a detail, and some PDR/touch up work on that door. I need to make an appointment for that before winter. Wondering if ceramic coat is worth it or not, unsure how much that would add to a detail job. I was figuring $3-400 all in.
Oh dude, ceramic coating is so worth it. Having a great coating on the car makes the car so easy to clean.

Paying someone else to do a full correction and then top with a ceramic coating will probably cost you at least $500. A couple hundred for a basic correction, then $300-$600 depending on how many layers of coating you want.

https://www.autocleansolutions.com/services <- for example.
Problem is, if rain won't "clean" it then it's not worth the cost for me to do it. I can't exactly wash my car anywhere that isn't a scratch and swirl $5 special. The closest DIY cleaning bays are like 45 mins away and ain't nobody got time for that.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:48 am I thought the correction plus ceramic coating was close to or more than $1k. If it's only a few hundred maybe I'll do it. You be the guinea pig for detailers around here johnny!

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$1k to clean a car :derp: :nope:
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https://www.detail-lab.com/services

Looks like ceramic coating is $900 from street road 420s boy
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dtraill27 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:50 am https://www.detail-lab.com/services

Looks like ceramic coating is $900 from street road 420s boy
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dtraill27 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:50 am https://www.detail-lab.com/services

Looks like ceramic coating is $900 from street road 420s boy
:wtf: :nope:

I'm sure the pro stuff lasts longer, but having applied Cquartz a few times now, you can get it pretty good on your own for a fraction of the price.
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Detroit wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:06 am
dtraill27 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:50 am https://www.detail-lab.com/services

Looks like ceramic coating is $900 from street road 420s boy
:wtf: :nope:

I'm sure the pro stuff lasts longer, but having applied Cquartz a few times now, you can get it pretty good on your own for a fraction of the price.
Yeah 900 is insanity for something that'll get backed into by a careless :derp: on the street.

I might take it here
http://www.oakesdetail.com/services/overview/

I bet a poverty detail with polymer based sealant + PDR on 2 minor dents and possibly a little touch up paint will be in the $400 range. That's about what I expect for something like this.
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Detroit wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:06 am
dtraill27 wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:50 am https://www.detail-lab.com/services

Looks like ceramic coating is $900 from street road 420s boy
:wtf: :nope:

I'm sure the pro stuff lasts longer, but having applied Cquartz a few times now, you can get it pretty good on your own for a fraction of the price.
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I should enlist the help of @[user not found] and his cleaning cabinet :jimp: and Cquartz the hell outta the car for :scrooge: pricing

Need that dent pulled doe.

:whocares: I really hate washing cars. But I'd rather it just be dirty than take it to the swirl and scratch for $5. The GTI looked terribad and needed a :waxer: level $1500 paint correction just to get those swirl marks out from those cheap car washes.
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