Mercedes is famous for being a bit slow when it comes to recalls, I think it's the German personality disorder we have... Hey, if it's German built, then there can't be anything wrong with it ! Oi...

But they are very reliable, just take a look at all those old Diesel Benzs, some of them have upwards of 300,000 miles on them!
As for a Chevys, I don't see why anyone would still buy one, they are inherent to falling apart and having weak spots. Just take a look at the New Silverado 4X4's, they all have weak transfer cases and wimpy axles. Hell the trail rated Jeeps even have Dana 44 solid axles in them, so what's up with these new Chevys, they all suck! GM is doomed to extinction if they keep up business this way. look how long it took them to put a 7 year warrantee on a vehicle, pathetic.

I'm still wondering why Chrysler hasn't put out a recall on all 2004 crossfires with 6 speed transmission? what's the deal there?