Chrysler influence on 300E series/Benz's in General

[benzborg]

A bit off topic perhaps but I'm trying to find links to put a raging debate to bed. My aging Benz mechanic who spent years working for Mercedes in Germany has for some years expressed his conviction that after the late eighties he won't touch any 300Es since as he says it "That's when Chrysler started making them". He's even pointed out to me how early 300E rear end suspension was downgraded to very light control arms in the rear compared to eariler 80s 300Es. That parts in general weren't as reliable as the earlier MBs and paint, quality of metal etc went downhill as well.

Since then whenever I raise this issue debate follows and being unable to find any links that point to anything the "old boy" is on about I'm wondering if he knows something we don't or does he have his wires crossed altogether?


thanks in advance.

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