I sympathize with your predicament and I would be as disappointed as you are, although, car companies are really as bad as banks and airlines: on which one can really trust?

My father has two Toyotas, a Land Cruiser and a Land Cruiser Wagon. The first one has been perfect for many years, the Wagon has been a nightmare from year one. And Toyota is supposed to be one of the most reliable brands on the market.

So, my philosophy is this: M.B. can be a legitimate pain you know where... (the A/C evap fault for one comes to mind in my car). But, compared to all other brands I sincerely believe they design, develop and manufacture (except for the W220/W210) their cars above the average.

They are not perfect, true. But again, which car company (or bank, or airline) is?

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A. Rosich
CL 500, 1998
S 500 L, 1998
E 320 T, 1995 [Sadly sold ]