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occasional rip-off like $80 M-Benz wipers, $12 VW oil
Posted by smk (more from smk) on Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:25:06
In Reply to: Luxury brands...., Mike Lynch
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I heard that 2004 and later VW turbodiesels must use VW 505.01 spec oil which is only sold at VW dealers at $12-20/quart. In Europe, several companies make this spec oil but not in the US. Some small companies are starting to import VW 505.01 spec oil (which is not to be confused with VW 505.00 or other VW spec). Somebody else said the Ferrari Enzo uses oil sold only at Ferrari dealers (for $60/qt.)
I also heard that the current Mercedes E class (such as the E350) has hard to find windshield wipers. The dealer sells them for $80 a pair.
I don't have first hand knowledge of the above, only heard it. So it may be a false rumor.
I would hate to buy a car where the company tries to cheat you with highway robbery level prices. I know of two people that needed radiators. One was for a Saab, which was about the same price as expected or maybe a little bit higher. However, the Mercedes Benz part was sky high (was it $1000-2000???)
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