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Originally Posted by Singh
Sucks, doesn't it? BMW promise to get any part for any of their cars as a commitment to keeping the older models on the road, even if the company that makes that part no longer exists; they have all the blueprints in Munich and will commission another company to make them up. I'm sure Porsche and Mercedes are similar.
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Yes Mercedes will get just about any part for any older model. I restored a 190SL about ten years ago the engine had thown a con rod through the block. Not a problem for Mercedes they built me a full brand new engine from parts held in stock. They also supplied a pair of rear wings and a complete boot floor, for less than it would have cost to repair the existing rotten parts. They also supplied a friend of mine with air suspension units and a new steering box for his 600 pullman.
it's a shame Audi aren't so keen on supporting their older cars with a few parts. I had to wait almost six months to get an ECU for our V8 4.2. My 200 Quattro Avant is still awaiting a few parts. I'm having to import them from Brazil and Mexico, it shouldn't really be like this should it
