I do a great deal of my own mechanical work so I do own several older cars including a 91 300CE which I love. My mechanic told me years ago, "if you want luxury and status buy a mercedes...if you want reliability, buy a toyota". I own both but have to tell you that the most reliable car I have ever owned is our current 93 Camry with 240K on it. When heading out on long trips this is the car I can bank on.

Antonino