The ideal solution is a 12 year old 4x4 pickup of some sort to drive in the salt and snow, and leave the cars in the barn for the winter.

But I understand the economic problems with doing that in terms of taxes, fees and insurance.

With respect to the MBs, you just have to decide which one you're going to sacrifice. Chances are you will get longer salt service out of the later model car. But it won't be pretty for long.

Ken300D

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1982 300D at 351K miles
1984 300SD at 217K miles
1987 300D at 370K miles