Well, if there's a positive side to this, at least the dealer is taking care of the car at no charge to you.

The bad side is you have the inconvenience of buying a $50,000 car that has probably been in the shop more than you've driven it.

I think the lesson to be learned here is that it is probably not a good idea to buy a car in the first year of its model run.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".