Here's a postive post about MB's to try and even the score. I've owned almost 45 cars in my life and since I've bought my two MB's, a '94 E320 wagon and a '99 E300 Turbodiesel I've replaced many well documented parts and fixed many well documented problems but I love these road worthy cars and I will never have to buy another car. They are not disposable around 180,000 miles like other cars I've owned including some high end Japanese cars. Bottom line: all cars are - and will continue to be - a PITA. Choose your poison. It's nice to see Larry posting often again too.

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1994 E320 Wagon (Died @ 308,669 miles)
1995 E300 Diesel (228,000)
1999 E300 Turbodiesel ( died @ 255,000)
2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 AC 4X4 (115,000 miles) rusted frame - sold to chop shop
2011 Audi A4 Avant (165,000 miles) Seized engine - donated to Salvation Army
BMW 330 xi 6 speed manual (175,034 miles)
2014 E350 4Matic Wagon 128,000 miles
2018 Dodge Ram 21,000 miles