i'm bringing this topic back up top... because now i'm scuuured to buy this '98 e320w.

i've read cases where MBUSA has warranteed the damage, and other cases where they didn't. is the decision mostly based on mileage? and if i do have a 135K car, i'd be totally SOL? I was under the impression that they'd repair this under rust protection which would be at least a 10 year warranty? hence i didn't worry about it too much... i mean, the car would be a 3rd car, and a beater, i wouldn't mind if it goes out of commission 30+ days...

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