My Biggest Regret is not having your Manuals 3 years Ago

To make a long story short, I bought the car about three years ago from someone whom I feel was a very dishonest mechanic in St. Augustine, FL (I later found out he was a cocaine addict). In the past few years I have spent many thousands of dollars trying to make this car reliable for my family. Even at the beginning I felt I had too much into the car to cut my losses and I am trying to keep it going through area mechanics and my own repair efforts. I love the 300td, to me it's a great looking vehicle that was built very well - my biggest regret is not having your manuals and contact information three years ago. I know I would have made a much happier and wiser purchase. Thank you so much Kent for your extraordinary contribution to me and Mercedes diesel owners all over the country. I hope I can keep mine going a long, long time.