got a call today from the independent rep who is buying the car -- for chrysler -- she didn't have the final numbers but anticipated a settlement tomorrow -- yea, and the check's in the mail --
we deducted all the miles to the dealership, we are to be reimbursed for all charges incurred -- interest, and all payments, but having said that -- haven't yet seen the numbers -- wait and see.

as for the leaks -- the top cables were stretched by the roof not opening correctly -- the dealership had to remove the entire convertible top assembly to repaired -- then the leaks started -- next, they replaced all the weather stripping -- could not replace just a single piece, but had to replace all due to a design change -- never was right after that -- lastly, the doors were adjusted -- each jury - rig exacerbating the previous problems until it went into a full fledged fubar !!
wife loved the car, and she too has owned two other convertibles and understands a certain amount of water gets into the interior when going thru a carwash -- however, the quantity of water was way past acceptable --
also, as an aside, we have that same engine in a ml320 mercedes suv --126,000 miles and hasn't missed a beat -- the xfire is a great car -- bad top.

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