One lower A arm cost me about $650 to R&R. 94 & 95 Wagons require arm to be replaced. For whatever MB's divine reason the bushings cannot be R&Red.

Hold onto the car till spring. White body with grey interior is ideal summer color combo. You live very close to the river. Boaters like wagons because of the large amounts of stuff they often take for their boating trips. I suggest you advertise in publications serving the boaters in your area. Fill your wagon with 3rd seat down then both 3rd and 2nd seats down and show piks of all the boxes that'll fit. Version [1] Young bikini beauties and gentlemen friends at dockside. [2] Family photo [mom, dad & 2 rats with all their gear. Been there, done that...

Regarding the safety issue. I prefer the better handling cars. If you don't get out of the way, the semi is going to eat your lunch, regardless of what you're driving.

After a few inadequate choices initially, I'm having Neil Danko of Star Service Center in Allentown do everything I can't do.

Next time you wife gets home sick, bring her along and she can "discuss" with mine, our MB "afflictions" while you and I share a few stories over beer & burgers.