bananapeal
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ok so my parents are using the 2015 MB ED with the range button as a second car in rural area. it is very successful for my dad's commute as he can charge at work for free and skips charging at home. because 3 trips of 30ish miles fit comfortably enough in regular range that he can even skip a charging session! they have rural roads so is easier on gentle driving. very much in love with the silent driving experience.
a week ago it displayed the dreaded "take to shop" warning on dash. he drove it for the week hoping it would disappear. maybe a slight change in noise but can't tell. it is now with the dealer and being operated on for suspected "motor control unit." so not the motor. i did not suspect the power electronics would have issues. eta for parts from germany is unknown. what if they got the diagnostics wrong? our impression is the one electrical tech is just waiting for instructions, what if their back and forth troubleshoot was mistaken? another long wait to repair?
i've read some of the repair threads here and it appears MB will not offer warranty extension if your car is out for months.
loaner is gla250. probably the last thing in their lineup i would've chosen.
ok so my parents are using the 2015 MB ED with the range button as a second car in rural area. it is very successful for my dad's commute as he can charge at work for free and skips charging at home. because 3 trips of 30ish miles fit comfortably enough in regular range that he can even skip a charging session! they have rural roads so is easier on gentle driving. very much in love with the silent driving experience.
a week ago it displayed the dreaded "take to shop" warning on dash. he drove it for the week hoping it would disappear. maybe a slight change in noise but can't tell. it is now with the dealer and being operated on for suspected "motor control unit." so not the motor. i did not suspect the power electronics would have issues. eta for parts from germany is unknown. what if they got the diagnostics wrong? our impression is the one electrical tech is just waiting for instructions, what if their back and forth troubleshoot was mistaken? another long wait to repair?
i've read some of the repair threads here and it appears MB will not offer warranty extension if your car is out for months.
loaner is gla250. probably the last thing in their lineup i would've chosen.