"LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Am I being unreasonable? Shouldn't the transmission on a $50,000 > car (new price) last for 300K or 500K without being opened for work? > And of course, the W140s cost twice that much when new - and they > have things like wiring harnesses that self-destruct? Shouldn't > that be a dealer repair regardless of who owns the car when the > problem surfaces? Also, regardless of the miles. Afterall, wire is > not something that *wears out*. How many of us have wiring in our > house that 30,50 or 80 years old? Except for a poor choice of > materials at some times, it lasts and lasts. Unless you own a > Mercedes, then it destroys itself.
Probably more financial than technical reasons for this. When most people these days keep a car for less than five years, there's little motivation for the manufacture to make them last 20 years and half a million miles. High-line cars are often leased for only two years so that lowers the threshold even more. Unfortunately I think the "bean counter" mentality has won out over the engineers on these issues. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230
