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Originally Posted by DslBnz
I know my Benzes so well I wouldn't hesitate to take any of them cross country and back any time of the year. Despite the fact two of them are actually bordering 300K miles.
Get involved with your car's maintenance, and check all the items necessary to check before any long trip. Follow the MB service checklist, and you should be OK.
Fuel filters can fail on the road, carry AAA Plus for extended towing coverage, carry a serpentine belt, adjustable wrench, set of metric sockets, good spare wheel, etc.
Really, if you've kept a careful eye, nothing will strand you with either the 617 or 603 mechanically injected diesel engines.
Most of all: KNOW YOUR BENZ!
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Good info! I'd like to add that AAA Premier gives you the longest towing distance, 200 mi so it would be enough to get you to a good MB indy if the worst comes on the open highway, whereas AAA Plus gives you 100 mi towing.
Also, make sure you get all of your fuel from somewhere that's busy, ie: truck stops. You have a better chance of finding good fuel there that won't give your fuel system problems.