On topic: No I never heard of that

Off topic: I can see why they stopped after 6. Actually I am surprised they made it to 6.

The interior is really bad. What's up with the shifter?

But, to each his own I suppose.

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2002 E320 Sedan 93K Designo Mocha Black Metallic!
1995 E320 Wagon 205K Black Wagon
1982 240D 183K SloPoke

I believe each of these cars are the final production year for that model.