GLWS, it's tough out there. Those of us who drool at the prospect of owning the last W124 diesel take a double look at what we're now driving and do a quick and dirty benefit:cost in our heads and chose to sit on our hands for now. And you're right, good examples like yours are exceedingly rare.

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Scott in MD/DC
94 E320 Wagon
"Money can't replace it, no memory can erase it
and I know I'm never gonna find another one to compare"-LW
85 TDT project (stay tuned)
W201, W202, W126 and lotsa VWs