Thanks jay_bob. I actually own a 99 and i'm considering purchasing a 98. What exactly is "parktronic?" Also, as far as the "trouble spots" you mentioned, I don't have any rust on my 99 so I'm not exactly sure where you are are talking about. I am assuming the door spring hinges and the areas where the body panels meet...is this correct? And thanks for the suggestion to replace the front wheel bearings as this is something that I have not done on my 99 so I will definitely be doing this soon.

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2006 E320CDI- current dd
1999 E300TD - retired
Wilmington, NC USA