"...could not believe how much a little cable could cost. "

You didn't state which chasis you have, but the most expensive one at PartsShop is for a 124 @ $57.13, not that much more than for my 108. I imagine the dealer price AND labor boost the price considerably.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

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