i understand about cheap mercedes... none of mine have been inexpensive to maintain or fix but i do enjoy them. especially the 560SEL... that's a smooth ride.. but pulling the heads, replacing timing chain and guides etc. was not cheap!! by the way.. was not due to broken guides or chain slip or break. mechanic told me engine locked up due to extreme carbon buildup between piston and head! maybe it had something to do with car only being driven 53K miles during it's first 21 years of life

i can say without a doubt, i've easily spent what I paid for each car within the first 12 months...

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R Martin
Dallas, TX (Addison)

86 560SEL, 128K