http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/17/whats-german-for-kickback-daimler-workers-broke-mercedes-fo/

Hmmm... maybe they are to blame for the poor quality in the late 90's

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

wow that is pretty bad, I guess it is kinda like Lobbying but just in the car field not governmental.

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http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...titled-1-3.jpg
1981 300d

The Germans know how to deal with sabateurs...take them to the court yard and offer them a blindfold or cigarette !

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Ja! - Because if they tried electrocution, there would be a small chance they used left over wiring from the mid 90's, and the damned thing wouldn't work.

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It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so. Robert A. Heinlein


09 Jetta TDI
1985 300D

lol. Larry sure is bitter about that crappy wiring they used. With good reason of course.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

And cost prohibitive as it would cost $900 for the harness

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1974 240D 3.0L 4(M) - 250K -OM617.910 + 300D FW + Rajay turbo power!
1977 6.9 3(A) - 84k

Used to...

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S