Thanks for your reply DOC! Well the wiper assembly i have lubricated it just a few months ago but it is a power loss to the motor. I noticed one time i wiggled the multi function switch (wiper/turn signal stolk) the wipers started workin again. Well the steering gear box issue is because goin down the interstate 70-75 requires a bit more work to keep it straight than i'd expect. When sitting still you can move the steering wheel back and forth a good inch to two of play. Compared to my friends 190k c280 my car drives like a 1982 dodge horizon when it comes to going straight down the freeway. Other than these two little issues i'm very thrilled with the car. I just had it tuned up, it climaxed 30.1 mpg goin 130 miles with the cruise set at 74mph in the missouri hills which i was very proud of. thanks