Damage already done, MB was infected with "American junk Auto" disease
when they merged with Chrysler. Not only that, but the vast majority
of their "sales" are now leases, and since no one owns them anymore,
there are no owners to require longevity. Cars only need last through
the initial lease period.
The long availability of parts is a result of German law --
manufacturers are required to provide parts for 20 years after they
cease production of any model, but after that it's market. Europeans
tended to keep cars for a very long time up to the 2000s, they were
very expensive relative to American cars and didn't get the extended
use cars do here. That's changed, however, with people junking cars
more and driving more.
Funny thing is that 'disposable' cars these days last much longer than
the stuff made in the 80's!
Peter
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