[R129 SL] Car folks stuff...

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 21:56:51 EDT

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Yep, I  have heard the bad stories about the newer cars.  I recently 
commented to Bob Beckmann of Beckmann Technologies about how my 1987 560 SEL looked 
better all the time as far as maintaining a great running car without all of the 
electronic headaches.  I was discussing a check engine lite on my 92 600 SEL 
when he commented, "If you think they are bad (as far as keeping the 
electronics straightened out) you should see the 2000 and up......They are a REAL 
challenge."

That is very scarry coming from him, a rebuilder of electronic parts.

I would say recently it appears Mercedes got more of Chrysler, than the other 
way around.  Not good.

Ultimately if they make the cars so complicated that the average guy can't 
keep them going reasonably, then the resale value will plumit, leading to an 
even steeper depreciation curve, leading to even less sales for them.  They have 
to get their act together soon or I may not be able to ever buy a newer one 
due to maintenance cost.
I'm 55 so the ones I do have will last the rest of my lifetime for sure.

Mike in Morgantown, PA

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That is very scarry coming from him, a rebuilder of electronic parts.<BR>
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I would say recently it appears Mercedes got more of Chrysler, than the othe=
r way around.&nbsp; Not good.<BR>
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They have to get their act together soon or I may not be able to ever buy a=20=
newer one due to maintenance cost.<BR>
I'm 55 so the ones I do have will last the rest of my lifetime for sure.<BR>
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Mike in Morgantown, PA<BR>
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