I've got to chime in and agree, right here, that Mercedes truly does offer great support, and just now, with the Classic centers just being done in Orange County and Germany, that the parts and reconstruction center are all for the best.....

We can keep them going forever...with the parts support being there.

In Germany, every 30 year old car qualifies as an "Oldtimer" car, and is no longer subject to the high taxation, and the road is made really clear for the cars to enjoy...

Back in about 1972, or so, I learned, the hard way, that the American carmakers, only kept parts in stock for about eight years or so. And, this makes it really tough to keep a car for longer than that. Of course, now with a few models, like vintage Camaros, Mustangs and such, there is help, but for most of them, you are out of luck,,,,most any four door "uncollectible" cars.

That and the free Roadside assistance program, offered to any MB driver, of any model, no matter how old, and no matter how far down the ownership chain he or she is, is great!

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)