I mention the W126 because Linda expresses an interest in an SDL. I myself (I think) have decided upon an '87 300SDL as my next purchase. (Unless an '87 300D comes up that I can't pass up)

The W123 is the '78 - '85 300D and is a MUCH improved version of the earlier chassis. Look for a later year model. I'd suggest '83-'85.

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Michael LaFleur

'05 E320 CDI - 86,000 miles
'86 300SDL - 360,000 miles
'85 300SD - 150,000 miles (sold)
'89 190D - 120,000 miles (sold)
'85 300SD - 317,000 miles (sold)
'98 ML320 - 270,000 miles (sold)
'75 300D - 170,000 miles (sold)
'83 Harley Davidson FLTC (Broken again) :-(
'61 Plymouth Valiant - 60k mikes
2004 Papillon (Oliver)
2005 Tzitzu (Griffon)
2009 Welsh Corgi (Buba)