Thank you for the tip about Rex Carle. I have heard his name frequently. I really like, trust, and respect the German owners of K&S in Frazer, but they have actually recommended going to the dealer for things that they were really not equipped to properly diagnose. In general, I like the dealer mentality of replacing with new, rather than simply fixing something until the next time. Perhaps Rex is better equipped for my incredibly modern 1995 W124 and perhaps he would simply replace things at my request. I am genuinely thinking about trying an INDY again, not so much for the change in hourly rate, but for real expert service and pride of workmanship. I am willing to pay for premium service, as long as it really is premium. My plan was to keep my car as long as possible, even the rest of my life, if I can keep it in proper repair. I like the idea of making it to 300K miles, or even 500K miles, as long as the car is reliable.

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I just couldn't give up on my 1995 E320.

I think it might be like always going back to that same bad relationship with an ex girlfriend.
You feel you love them too much, or you are just too stupid to know any better.



Flickr slideshow of my 1995 E320
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24145497@N06/sets/72157616572140057/