I am the present owner of both cars. However, at the moment, my 66 Bug is in the garage being put back together after a full restoration. I have found with Air cooled VWs and reliability, you get out what you put into it. My father's daily driver is a 1969 Bug that he restored a few years ago, and all he has to do is change the oil, adjust the valves and do the occasional tuneup. The car has been getting him to work everyday for almost 5 years. I used to drive a $600 1963 Bug, that I was working on every day, because I was (and still am) a poor high school student. My new bug has had no expense spared and shows it. It will be like a new car when it is finished.
As far as the 240D goes, I originally got it because I wanted a Benz and I wanted to learn about diesels. Well, now I know quite a bit about diesels, and I love the car, especially the heat, because Oregon is by no means warm. I also like the ability to haul people and stuff, and the sunroof is great to.
Bugs are gokarts, and are absolutely excellent for running through intown traffic at high rates of speed, however the Benz is great for trips.

And in a Drag race, the Bug would clobber a 240D in acceleration. I once outran a Nissan 280ZX with my 63.

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