I own an '88 Cherokee which I bought in '87. It has required far less maintenance than my '82 300D, which has essentially the same mileage. I don't find it to be particularly difficult to work on.[/QUOTE]

if you are looking for gratification on owning another make of a vehicle i suggest looking elsewhere.I have thought of putting a 617 engine in a jeep or an explorer.because the engine are cheap and easy to find and they are easier to fit into when you are nearly seven feet tall.even though i like my w123 ,sitting in a vehicle with your eyelevel at the top of the window isnt fun for long.if that jeep has a timing belt I will steer clear.