Luke721 Neutral Newbie May 13, 2002 Share May 13, 2002 Guyz, Need advice... My dad wants to get the 'E' class (even after I persuaded him X 10,000 times not to!) and according to him, the parallel version can be bought at a cheaper price. Can someone enlighten me on this? If this is true, how about the maintenance and detailing? Can C & C provide the same coverage for p/imported models? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 13, 2002 Share May 13, 2002 I came across a sign in C&C service stating that PI mercs have to pay a nominal fee of $200+ just to check the car even if under warranty. Better find out more from C&C about support for PI models first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie May 13, 2002 Share May 13, 2002 There should be charge, since that is C&C service Ctr & non Merz service Ctr. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyver 1st Gear May 14, 2002 Share May 14, 2002 From what i've heard... for Parallel import.... they doesn't come with warranty... so if unlucky kena one problematic models.... then got to fork out own $$..... think the saving can be from $15K to $30K... depending on models.... and since alot reckon that u'll probably don't have repair cost that high.... it's wort the risk.... as this is what i've heard... so pls do check it out... and see whether is it the case or not... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 14, 2002 Share May 14, 2002 If the savings is substantial then a PI one is worth the savings Unless kena Lemon car like Guyver mentioned Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear May 14, 2002 Share May 14, 2002 Quote If the savings is substantial then a PI one is worth the savings Unless kena Lemon car like Guyver mentioned Sometimes PI gives you better value for money, like xtra equipment..but does C&C honour the warranty and servicing? I know BMW has to honour warranty claims and servicing for its brand.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke721 Neutral Newbie May 14, 2002 Author Share May 14, 2002 According to my old man, he knows this lady agent who says that C & C has to carry out repairs even on PI models ... really need to do a lot of research for him so that he can get a better deal ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke721 Neutral Newbie May 14, 2002 Author Share May 14, 2002 Yep - at the minimum, the savings can be at least $13k, that's why he's so keen to get one (dun really understand old men with the Merc fetish ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke721 Neutral Newbie May 14, 2002 Author Share May 14, 2002 Thanx for the info - heard that PI models don't come with the C & C logo at the 'backside' - if that's the case, really easy to identify the PI models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 14, 2002 Share May 14, 2002 Lucky my dad has fetish with bricks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Neutral Newbie May 14, 2002 Share May 14, 2002 Quote According to my old man, he knows this lady agent who says that C & C has to carry out repairs even on PI models ... really need to do a lot of research for him so that he can get a better deal ... Sounds a wee bit edgey, if you ask me - that's quite similar to what this particular chap told me when I asked about the Accord Type-R. However, when I pushed a bit further and asked for how I'd go about doing it (for example, if I needed to book a service session, what would I say and all that) he couldn't give me anything and quickly tried to reassure me that there were 'outside mechanics' who could do equally decent servicing jobs. Go figure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear May 14, 2002 Share May 14, 2002 Quote According to my old man, he knows this lady agent who says that C & C has to carry out repairs even on PI models ... really need to do a lot of research for him so that he can get a better deal ... I think its the manufacturer who wants to ensure that even if the authorised distributor is not the one selling the car, they should honour the warranty as its the same brand anyway! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 14, 2002 Share May 14, 2002 I know PML honors warranty even for PI BMWs, not sure about other makes though..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeo Neutral Newbie May 14, 2002 Share May 14, 2002 (edited) Most of the Conti cars will come with the Int'l warranty, C&C may repair the P/I cars, yes, but the bills will be different. i.e. If I P/I Mondeo Max model, RM still carry the servicing for me, but I need to pay like engine oil, spark plugs, and local mondeo is carry free maintance 3yrs. And some of the P/I cars are difficult to get the parts, since model may vary with the local import. Edited May 14, 2002 by Mondeo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evo6_23 Neutral Newbie May 15, 2002 Share May 15, 2002 my fren bot a e200 early last year... like ur dad he spent some time checking out between c&c and PI mercs... in the end bot the c&c version... coz there are some features in c&c mercs tt PI doesn't provide... he told me all the features but i can't remember now... one significant one is the tires and rims... according to him the PI rims are cheaper by at least $2k... and plus some inside features that are not present in the PI version... so the upfront cost of about $20k savings are actually not much if u consider part for part... warranty wise i gotta ask him again... believe there's no local warranty... or at least u definitely have to pay much more for servicing compared to c&c mercs... unless u have ur own workshop... go for a detailed comparison b4 u decide lor... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke721 Neutral Newbie May 15, 2002 Author Share May 15, 2002 Yeah - lucky for you Remember the secondhand T4 i told you about? Tried selling the idea to him, but he mati mati refuse leh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke721 Neutral Newbie May 15, 2002 Author Share May 15, 2002 As it is, my white Daewoo also sometimes can flagged down also As for his mindset, I think it's like some fetish for him - being able to own one is like a dream come true? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke721 Neutral Newbie May 15, 2002 Author Share May 15, 2002 Thanks for the tip - will be letting my old man know ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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