Thanks, Sixto ...

Given my circumstances, value of the car, and mileage (190K plus) ... I would like to do the lower cost, but not at the expense of good quality ...

Do I really even need the wipers? The blank panels would just need to be painted (they are replacing one side anyway)

What would you do in like circumstances?

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg