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tvpierce · #8 06-02-2004, 04:37 PM

One more note comparing MB's "new" approach to that of Toyota: Toyota makes an exceptionally good car. Where Toyota vehicles shine is in their quality control when it comes to parts -- particularly electrical parts. It is unmatched by ANY carmaker -- at any price. Go find a 20 year old Toyota in a junk yard; hook up a battery to it, and there's an excellent chance all the power windows, locks, interior switches, and motors still work. There's probably a good chance that the engine would start as well. The problem would be that everything else on the car would be completely worn out -- especially the body.

If MB has learned some lessons about electrical systems from Toyota, that could be a VERY good thing.

Jeff Pierce