The 300TD is due for delivery this afternoon. I have to comment on the A/C. The W123 300TD-T without tinted windows seems to cool better than the 300E that's replacing it. Granted, the A/C in the TD has been completely overhauled, but it cools incredibly well. I think the 300E has a little vacuum leak or something in the dashboard that causes part of the air to go out the defroster vents, but overall the air isn't as cold as the TD. In choosing any car in the south, DEFINITELY go for a lighter colour car. Just based on experience (going from a navy blue 300D to a beige 300D) there is about a 10 degree difference on a hot summer day. Dallas is a good place to research that.
I'm SAD to see Hildegard go north...but the gentleman who's buying her assures me that there is a heated garage for her in Ohio. They plan to use her as a "nanny" car...to transport the kids to school in safety and style.

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R Talley
88 BMW E32 735i (make it go away)
95 Volvo 960 "Inga" (valve problems)
95 Nissan Maxima (the indestructible)
89 Ford Ranger XLT (ugliest truck in the South)