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Despite the prevailing opinions. These automobiles are very accessible for maintenance, similar to most products manufactured throughout the 1970s and 1980s. For fundamental maintenance tasks such as brakes and suspension, etc. An adept mechanic, ideally of advanced age and extensive expertise, would possess the knowledge and skills required to do maintenance on these vehicles. The fuel system may be temperamental, yet it use the same fuel injection technology found in the Ford Capri and Granada 2.8i, as well as the MK3 XR3i.

Currently, the challenging aspect is acquiring components of satisfactory quality. Many companies provide affordable components sourced from contract manufacturers in Asia. These components have a tendency to malfunction rapidly, which may significantly detract from the overall user experience.

I concur. I always use an Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) and my Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to ascertain the authentic Mercedes-Benz component number. In the event that I am unable to locate a legitimate Mercedes-Benz part, I proceed to cross-reference it with reputable aftermarket options such as Lemfoerder, Sachs, Bilstein, ATE, and others.

Nevertheless, I am starting to feel rather disillusioned with some aftermarket products. I just replaced Bosch, Beru, and NGK high tension (HT) components with all MB (Mercedes-Benz) parts. Feeling self-assured once again. However, there is a price to pay!

Regrettably, the majority of individuals base their purchase choices only on the lowest price. The outcome is not just substandard components, but also the displacement of suppliers who manufactured high-quality parts since they are unable to compete. Furthermore, MB itself has started the process of retiring an increasing number of components. Certain components for my W211, which ceased manufacture in 2009, are now unavailable (NLA).