>From what I understand, it is something you need a trained eye to spot, as it 
>rusts UNDER the sealant and then pops off.  There can be VERY little warning 
>otherwise. It happens even on dealer-maintained cars, and when one pops off, 
>they usually go replace both of them.

Of course you pobably want/need a suspension workover/alignment after...

-j.

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From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> John Freer wrote: 
> 
>  
> 
> "I think you mean a 210."   
> 
>  
> 
> You are right. I meant 210.  I looked the car over for the rust issue -
> the shock towers show no sign of rust.  I did a little research and
> found cases of rust problems in the 97-99 models. But not in the 1996.
> I wonder if something changed between models.  I do like the fit and
> finish of the 124 more.  Perhaps I can find a nice 95 124 special
> edition with all the extras including the traction control (or whatever
> they call it).  
> 
>  
> 
> Donald H. Snook
> 
> 1990 300SEL 137K http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=221355344
> 
>  
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