thanks for that.  I've wondered because of the constant complaining
by some of the MB quality in the mid to late 90's (IIRC) .... thought
possibly the later the better... glad to hear it though re the 320.  My 89
is still running great except for small problems like the radiator neck
recently breaking... of course my wife is driving and oblivious to the
problem.... actually drove it with much water gone for a couple more days
doing errands around a small town.... not much traffic.  time for a new
car for her me thinks, personally I absolutely still love my '89 300e and
simply cant afford/justify a CLK cab which I really would like - sigh

cheers, guenter