[Leica] M9 reliability question

[red735i at verizon.net (Frank Verizon 2 2016)]

I would buy the one that has not had the sensor replaced, if I could 
determine the replacement is required. Then I would send it in for sensor 
replacement, getting the complete camera checked out and adjusted for free. 

There are those that would say buying a non-current digicam is silly. You 
are buying old technology. Not as good. My argument is that if it does the 
job you want, when you buy it, the age of the technology is not relevant. 

The M9 has proven itself to me to be reliable and a great back end for Leica 
glass. 

$2500 is a bargain

Frank

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On Jun 1, 2016, at 12:05 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> wrote:

I have always said that once the M9 prices come down to a level that I am 
prepared to pay, I will buy one. Well, in the past week I have seen two for 
sale, for $2500 and $2200, respectively. The one I saw this morning has had 
the sensor replaced. Those prices are within my range, but I now have doubts 
about reliability. Clearly, buying an M9 that has not had a sensor 
replacement is out of the question; but in case one has had it, is the new 
sensor reliable?or is it just a matter of time before it starts rotting just 
like the original one did? And are there other reliability issues besides 
the sensor? Digital Leicas have not had a stellar record.