Well I think it's a little more complicated than that. Enviromental concerns played a role (wiring harness, crappy paint, etc.) and Schremp had much stiffer competition than his predecessors (big BMWs, lexus, acura, infiniti, Audi). The digital age also forced MB to play the same gadget game that audi and BMW were playing.



Also, considering MB sold more cars under schremp than they previously did, some might consider Juergen's reign successful.

I think the next big obstacle for MB (and everyone else, including owners) will be OBDIII.

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'90 300SE 298k
-300K and it gets put into retirement.
'80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980.

Had a:
1973 220 (gas)
1980 300SD
1992 400E