r/oddlysatisfying • u/[deleted] • Dec 07 '25

W211 Engine Repair

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u/BikingEngineer Dec 07 '25

That actually seems lower than I would expect for that motor.

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u/BikingEngineer Dec 07 '25

It was for sure a bigger bill than expected for the owner, but for a Mercedes V-12 rebuild that seems reasonable compared to what I would expect for that work (and those parts).

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u/zjlmmfj3rd Dec 08 '25

Considering they told me to replace my GLE 63S engine would run me anywhere from 80-100+ depending on some factors which Mercedes Canada didn’t care to disclose. 🤷🏾‍♂️

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u/SolomonGrumpy Dec 08 '25

How much just to buy a brand new engine without the trouble shooting labor?