Thanks so much for the nice replys and the concern. I do feel fortunate. They say Mercedes are built like tanks and are safe. I guess so! The side air deployed. It all happened within just a few seconds. I loved the way the E drove and felt. This time a 4-matic may be in order. Thanks again everybody.

BTW. I'm checking with the insurance company to see if any of the items can be retained or purchased back after they settle with me.

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Bruce Hat
2000 ML320 50K miles
1997 Jaquar XJ6 41K miles
1992 300SL 70K miles - Mint
1995 E320 Wagon 105K miles "Sold" - 10-6-04
1998 E320 "Totalled" - 1-14-04

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