Ron,

I hate to see the 124 condemned for the a/c system. The a/c system seems to be an afterthought for the US market.

In the MB Buyers Guide it points out that the climate control and a/c are definitely this cars Achilles heel. It also says that it's worth the a/c hassle to drive such a fabulous vehicle. I agree, the 124 is a masterpiece of a car IMHO.

I like the simplicity of the 123 cars, but the 124 is far superior as a drivers car.

I have never heard of the warning you mentioned, but if Steve says it's true, then it's true.

My $0.02,