Just returned to the USA, saw whunter's email and am truly saddened. I found this website 17 or so years ago and I can honestly say Phil made it the only commercial website I have maintained a connection to past my first purchase. Never too busy, never heard "no" or "can't do that" from him over all those years. Phil was a special individual. My sympathies to his family and all the rest of us who will miss him. I know I will miss him, along with my two sons who have also come to depend on his friendly and helpful ways.

Jim

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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)