Hehe,
If the car cost a squillion, I'll bet a failed ECU is a darn sight less moolah than the vehicle value.
It's the "cheap" end of the market where it makes little sense...
Cheap cars are consumer durables, like a fridge or a dishwasher.
They have a life expectancy of 5 to 7 years and are not really repairable.
Remember Jays' little Fiat? that was, I seem to recall, mostly due to chafing wires in the loom...they thought!
As to the Mercedes 180 Cam Chain issue....yes: a question.
My 180 is of the age/miles where cam chain wear is a potential issue. I'm going to ask a local MB specialist for a quote to change the chain. The car is worth about £4k and is on a Mercedes personal finance contract that ends in October, with £2k left to buy the car.
If the cam chain replacement is more than that then I'll consider just handing it back. But I like the little thing...so let's see.
