Nissan/Renault decided that the "life" of the car was determined by the trans with their POS CVT cars. When the CVT kicks the bucket, the engine and body isn't far behind. The cheap purchase price reflects the crappy spit+kleenex build quality. The only thing worse than owning one is driving one. If you enjoy the driving experience, you won't after driving one of those turds.

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Current stable:
1995 E320 149K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 120K (SLoL)

Black Sheep:
1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)