Luxury vehicles have a peculiar knack for depreciating faster than a melting ice cream cone on a scorching summer afternoon. One of the prime culprits behind this phenomenon is the jaw-dropping cost of maintenance, which often rivals the original price of the car.
A 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class serves as a prime example of this phenomenon. While it may not have held the title for the most expensive model of its era, one particular example now commands a jaw-dropping $20,000 for essential repairs, complete with a labor-intensive 40-hour effort.
When the 2008 C-Class arrived in the States it was largely considered as the entry-level Mercedes. As such, it had a starting price of around $35,000 and today, it’s not uncommon to find these cars for less than $10,000. While we don’t know the exact trim level of this particular car, the owner says that it has 200,000 miles on the odometer, meaning that it’s likely not worth anywhere near five figures. The maintenance it needs detracts even further from its value.
According to the original post on Reddit where each line item is documented, this car came in with an initial complaint about rust on the rear sub-frame. The automaker actually covers that component on said car with a 20-year, unlimited mileage warranty. It turns out that this car needs a lot more than just a new rear sub-frame though.
The list of necessary repairs for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class starts with a leaking oil filter and cooler housing, a task that requires 3 hours of labor. The vacuum pump also demands attention, accounting for an additional 3.5 hours of work. The transmission pan, in a “severely rusted state”, must be replaced, tacking on an extra 2.5 hours of labor. To complete the laundry list, all four corners require new brakes, consuming a total of 5 additional hours of labor. And we haven’t even reached the most time-consuming task yet.
That honor goes to removing the exhaust which is welded in places that it wouldn’t usually be. According to the tech, it’ll take 7 hours if the sub-frame is already removed and 9 hours if it’s not. The tech doesn’t quote exactly what the labor rate is but in most dealers, it’ll be somewhere around or north of $190 per hour. There’s no word on what happened after this quote but we can’t imagine the owner signed off on all of it.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class 200,000 Miles Repair Bill Shocking $20,000
29/01/2024
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Watch out, Orlando, a new world theme park capital is rising in the Arabian desert
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For decades, Orlando has reigned as the global capital of theme parks — a place where Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and countless other attractions have drawn millions of visitors.
But a challenger for the crown has emerged from an unlikely place: the deserts of the Arabian Gulf. In a destination once known more for oil wealth and camel racing than roller coasters, Abu Dhabi is building an adrenaline-charged playground that could give Orlando a run for its money.
And it just landed the ultimate weapon: Disney.
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In May 2025, when Disney announced its first new theme park in 15 years, it chose Abu Dhabi over other key theme park destinations in California, Japan and even Orlando.
There was “no question,” says Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences. The UAE capital, already home to Ferrari World, with the world’s fastest roller coaster; Warner Bros. World (built under license by CNN’s parent company, Warner Brothers Discovery); Yas Waterworld, an epic network of slides and pools; and more recently, SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi. It’s clear the emirate is emerging as the most serious challenger Orlando has ever faced.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is home to the world’s fastest rollercoaster and the highest loop ride.
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Disneyland Abu Dhabi, expected to open on Yas Island in the early 2030s, will be the company’s most technologically advanced park ever. Renderings show a shimmering, futuristic tower at its center — more closely resembling Abu Dhabi’s gleaming skyline than a traditional European castle. It will be the first Disney resort set on an accessible shoreline, located just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi.
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The theme park will be developed, built and operated by Miral, the Abu Dhabi company behind Yas Island’s roster of other attractions. Disney Imagineers will handle creative design and operational oversight, making sure the new park is in keeping with Disney’s brand.
Miral’s CEO, Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, says demand already exists: 2024 saw a 20% rise in theme park attendance on Yas Island. And expansion is already in the works — a Harry Potter–themed land at Warner Bros. World, more record-breaking rides at Ferrari World, new themed hotels, and even two beaches along Yas Bay Waterfront.
‘This isn’t about building another theme park’
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Why Disney chose Abu Dhabi for their next theme park location
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Abu Dhabi’s location, a medium-haul flight away from both Europe and Asia, and relatively short hop away from India, means millions of potential visitors are within relatively easy reach.
“This isn’t about building another theme park,” Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Abu Dhabi’s director general of tourism, told CNN. “It’s about defining Abu Dhabi as a global destination where culture, entertainment and luxury intersect.”