Family members has driven new Mercedes back to at least 1 car before the 85SD that I have. The switch was made to Lexus ~8 yrs ago when water got into the door of their then current and new Mercedes causing thousands of dollars in unreimbursed dealership repairs without completely fixing the problem. I don't remember what model car they had but the rain damage was caused by a routine rain storm that wasn't abnormally strong. They are unlikely to revisit Mercedes unless Lexus makes similar mistakes (or decisions).

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.