e270

[boltman]

Hi traded in bmw 320 just before xmas, for a 2003 e270d ,great car until 2 weeks ago ,gearbox and tourqe converter totalled plus rear suspension big bill for dealer, car only done 50k point is i hope this isnt going to be a common occurance. many thanks for any replies

 

[carabind]

What warranty did you get from the garage who sold you the car?
Did it have a full MB service history?
is the tranmission failure collant related ? MB have paid for some rectification cases in the past.
50k is not muc for suspension to be worn - has it got a tow bar?

 

[jberks]

Throw it back

are you saying you've had it for less than a month and its fallen apart? Wierd - these cars are good for 100's of thousands, not 50k. OK, you could have the Valeo issue on the gearbox but the rear suspension is an odd one.
When you say 'traded in' do you mean that you bought it from a trader?
If so, then whatever the story, you shouldn't be paying a penny. Take it back and demand a refund. Who knows where the end of the problems would be on this car. A good one is great (I love mine) but a bad one could be a major money pit. Get rid. Take it back and demand a full refund under section 14 of the sales of good act.

Lots on the web but as a start, take a look at this guy who had a similar issue.

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.u...anufacturers/23827-sale-goods-act-buying.html

 

[boltman]

thanks for replys, dealer is paying total cost no problem, the garage repairing is an indie who i know ,says car is fine apart from said problems ,i did consider rejecting car but better devil you know, it hasnt had a tow bar, and has full main dealer history all of which checks out the main problem seemed to be anti freeze had found its way into gearbox anyway get car back tomorrow regards dave