Eugene ;

I grew up in the rust belt and understand your issues .

You need to buy a new , five year old Mercedes every time the repairs pass your comfort level .

I have no answers for your slushbox and hydraulic hose issues, I wish I did .

There is no shortage of cheap 5 year old off lease Mercedes' to choose from .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better