After catching up on everyone else's posts, I just wanted to update regarding the issues I've had to deal with on my Mo... Had it for over 6 months now, and "04 SL w/ touring package, mileage is about 3800... Here goes:
- after 2k miles, wouldn't start and had to have it towed to dealer, thought it was the alternator, but they said it was a defective battery, wish I could really tell what was replaced.
- have had steering/allignment issue repaired 3 times, seemed it would be off every few weeks... It had a severe knock sound when I would turn the wheel and pin it left to right and back, while not moving... Third time I took it in I got the svc. mgr. to drive it with me and he finally got what I was talking about... I was close to looking into my state lemon law guidelines... Seems to be ok for now.
- Gas mileage is far below what I was told and what I anticipated... According to the computer display, it averages between 13.2 and 15.4... That seems right when I try to go as far as possible on a full tank, fill up, and do the math...
I do a mix of city driving and weekend highway trips... Took it in for it's first oil change yesterday, mgr. said engine still needs to be broken in... Overall, I love the Mo, as long as it does what it is supposed to do... Hopefully most of the kinks are worked out... I just want better mileage... I'd be happy to share any info or hear some feedback from you guys... Thanks, I love this site!
- after 2k miles, wouldn't start and had to have it towed to dealer, thought it was the alternator, but they said it was a defective battery, wish I could really tell what was replaced.
- have had steering/allignment issue repaired 3 times, seemed it would be off every few weeks... It had a severe knock sound when I would turn the wheel and pin it left to right and back, while not moving... Third time I took it in I got the svc. mgr. to drive it with me and he finally got what I was talking about... I was close to looking into my state lemon law guidelines... Seems to be ok for now.
- Gas mileage is far below what I was told and what I anticipated... According to the computer display, it averages between 13.2 and 15.4... That seems right when I try to go as far as possible on a full tank, fill up, and do the math...
I do a mix of city driving and weekend highway trips... Took it in for it's first oil change yesterday, mgr. said engine still needs to be broken in... Overall, I love the Mo, as long as it does what it is supposed to do... Hopefully most of the kinks are worked out... I just want better mileage... I'd be happy to share any info or hear some feedback from you guys... Thanks, I love this site!