This is Starmark car, right? I can't believe they're still jerking you around on that transmission! You've done what you need to do. Now it's on MBUSA and their dealer network to fix it (and that other stuff). I'd give them a print out of your list and tell them to BLOODY FIX IT.

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Michael

1988 300 SL (5 Speed)
1994 E320 Wagon
1997 C230