http://www.mercedes-benz-usa.com/thankyousubmit.php

I am worried.

What's there to be worried about?

Just about everybody here realizes that any M/B produced of late is no better (and may fare worse than) a Ford Taurus.

If you want the three pointed star on the front, just shut up and pay for it.

Otherwise, buy something else such as a Lexus.

Or purchase and maintain an older M/B, such as these two, which won't bleed you to a slow death.

I don't know about Lexus but go find me a part for a 90 Tarus. It might be obsolete. GM, Ford and Chrysler all obsolete their parts. In our case, if we wanted to pay for it, you can get it.

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

Wasn't there some kind of law requiring the manufacturers to keep all parts available for a specific period of time...........10 years maybe?

I suppose a '90 Taurus is out of that window.

With regard to getting M/B parts, I've already encountered problems with buying broken pieces. I need a clip or a fastener. Nope. Not available. Must buy the entire assembly at something like $500.00

M/B may be somewhat better at keeping older parts available, but, they are not the holy grail.

This site (and the owner's alledged lemon) had been a topic of conversation nearly three years ago! We've posted this link way back then.

This was the chronicle by one unsatisfied MB owner of his extraordinary effort to get restitution for not getting favorale resolution by said dealership or MB in general.

It's old news...too bad for the guy...wonder if he ever got his problem solved?

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2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle
2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car
2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car

What I am really worried about is Mercedes-Benz's future.... so far, it is really starting to look dark. Will the days where cars like my 89' 300E ever come back? When I grow up, say 30 years from now, I want to be able to own a solid dependable Mercedes without having to restore another 300E from the 80s! Or by one for $200,000 from that Barret-Jackson Auction thingy either!
I kinda like the Lexus's, but I am just scarred with the fact that it is a Toyota with simulated wood trim! It is not just the hood star that makes me happy, I just love this car for it's well, carness! I sometimes find myself staring at the engine of my car without purpose! I am just addicted or obsessed with this German automobile! HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!