Yeh been there done that, but after spending $25000 over and above the purchase price on repairs you get to the point when you say enough is enough. After all why have $65K tied up in a car that's worth maybe $20K to the right donkey. Dont get me wrong, it is still a thing of beauty and competent drive, but my '55 Chev Belair cost less an pulls more admireres and is still worth what it ows me. Benz sevice centers here (non factory) are few and far between and charge around $150 per hour plus. So you see my quandary!