> I think it was built that way because electronics were more expensive? Mercedes has been the king of Rube Goldberg vehicle systems for ages. Anyone I know wi

> I think it was built that way because electronics were more expensive? Mercedes has been the king of Rube Goldberg vehicle systems for ages. Anyone I know with one has had numerous electrical and other reliability issues. Shame as they used to make decent vehicles that actually lasted but boat anchored them with technological clown circus.