If you can find one, a 1987 300TD wagon with the 3rd row seat could be a good option. You can keep your grease kit and the good fuel economy.

Ours doesnt have the 3rd row seat, but be have hit 30 mpg on trips a couple times.

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1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12
1982 380SL
1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing
1987 300 D
2005 CDI European Delivery
2006 CDI Handed down to daughter
2007 GL CDI. Wifes