Reality check on the price of parts too. In troubleshooting an issue with a '99 Chebby s10 pick up truck I called the dealer to get the price on a fuel sending unit for the tank level indication. Come to find out I can't get it without the fuel pump too
. Dealer quoted over $600 for theirs. The local McParts has it for right at $300. In addition, you have to drop the fuel tank or lift the bed to do the job. The others (GM/Ford) are building disposable cars.
I just hope MB continues to build affordable parts for the 123/126 cars.