I'm looking at them for a living aboard now and increasing long cruising over the next several years. Good point about surprises while far away.

Hole in the water or hole in the land....every thing costs money.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine