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ColdCase

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I think you should be concerned about any vehicle you can buy now days. They all have built more than a few lemons. Most seem to revel about Tesla software, but they have laid quite a few eggs and then several have even caught fire.

My opinion is that any car can leave you stranded or worse, there are no exceptions. So buy what you like to drive and take your chances 🙂 Be happy, deal with the rare or trivial problem. Or don't own a car.

My 4S has been flawless less a couple trivial things that are not defects. My Mercedes was a lemon.
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I think you should be concerned about any vehicle you can buy now days. They all have built more than a few lemons. Most seem to revel about Tesla software, but they have laid quite a few eggs and then several have even caught fire.

My opinion is that any car can leave you stranded or worse, there are no exceptions. So buy what you like to drive and take your chances 🙂 Be happy, deal with the rare or trivial problem. Or don't own a car.

My 4S has been flawless less a couple trivial things that are not defects. My Mercedes was a lemon.
Thankfully, so far my MY24 GLS 580 and MY22 Sprinter are doing great. I had a pinched wire in the GLS that took three frustrating visits to the dealer to fix, but it was resolved, hasn't happened again, and is not commonly reported.

Neither has regular reports as concerning as the Macan EV in their forums.

Yes, modern luxury cars have complexity and software issues, but reading Volkswagen's software history and current status is very concerning. Additionally, there are too many dealers who cannot fix EVs and just hope that a software update will fix everything.
 

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There are plenty of reports of a Mercedes die on the road and needing a tow into a dealer and I think that is what you are most worried about. I saw a recent GLS on the back of a flatbed last week. I've been visiting Mercedes forums for several years and the enthusiast sites are full of similar complaints and software issues.

Just saying you worry too much. Buy what you like to drive regardless. They are impressive cars.
 

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There are plenty of reports of a Mercedes die on the road and needing a tow into a dealer and I think that is what you are most worried about. I saw a recent GLS on the back of a flatbed last week. I've been visiting Mercedes forums for several years and the enthusiast sites are full of similar complaints and software issues.

Just saying you worry too much. Buy what you like to drive regardless. They are impressive cars.
I wasn't referring to any issue where a tow is required. I am aware that all cars can run into those issues. I was referring to loosing power, sound, screens, safety systems, and propulsion suddenly when moving.

Anyhow, I am glad that you are enjoying your Macan.
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