I didn't even start thinking about this until I started driving my 83,300d back and forth to work this past month. I got to looking around and I seem to be one of the only ones on the road driving a 22 year old car. I believe I will keep using this as a daily driver and drive my Rover on the weekends. Or when I need to make repairs on the 300d.
202k still going!

Just took my 71 Travco across country and back. My 74 Olds is a regular work vehicle.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

29-30 yr old bimmer.

My 1977 240D,4 speed manual, was actually produced in 1976, been driving this car for 24 years. During that time period I bought and sold two other MB's, none were as dependable as this old 240D.

Vahe
240D 77/350K

I don't use my '71 220D as a daily driver, but it is regularly driven on errands, shopping, etc. I also drove it cross-country after getting it from my uncle.

A 1974 240D. I use it to commute everyday and it now doubles as a contractor vehicle. I fit everything in it for a bathroom remodel except for the bathtub.

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1974 240D 3.0L 4(M) - 250K -OM617.910 + 300D FW + Rajay turbo power!
1977 6.9 3(A) - 84k

1987 and 1982.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

This Spring when my wife stole my Saab, I was driving my 1970 MGB to work (60 miles round trip). With the overdrive, I got 30 mpg. Not bad for a 35 yr old car.

Ditto.

'82 everyday. "Don't leave home without it."

'87 when I'm stylin'.

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2002 E320 Sedan 93K Designo Mocha Black Metallic!
1995 E320 Wagon 205K Black Wagon
1982 240D 183K SloPoke

I believe each of these cars are the final production year for that model.

I drive my 82 300D all over the country on business (usually 2-3000 mile round trips for 1-2 weeks). I average about 35K per year. Otherwise I drive my 83 motorcycle. My wife drives her 83 240D to work. When it snows we have to use the 92 Jeep POS.

The '87 is my daily driver, sharing a little time with the brand spankin' new Jeep. 18 years isn't that old compared to some of y'all's cars, but keep in mind it's just five years younger than me.

I'd like to get the '75 running someday, but it wouldn't be the daily driver. There's only so much daily driving one can do.

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)

gonna be all the benzes.

the g-a is history soon.

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currently
[1981 300 td tdidi 165500 dark brown/palamino-Brownie-mine-3k miles of ownership
1983 240d 162+++ Anthricite grey w/ henna red interior and hella lights-wifes car-Red

the above two cars are for sale
and can be seen on the cars for sale thread here. pix also available.


240d-144+ Manilla Yellow w/ palmino interior-greasecar kit-Blondie-the college kids car

23" gt 21 speed still on original tires-still got the nubs
21" khs tandem

'83 300 D. Not only is it my daily, it is my only.

I think I may have you all beat for age. My everyday going to town to get parts vehicle is a 1951 Chev 3/4 ton pick-up truck. Stock 216 cid six cylinder with a four speed. The old beast still gets 19 mpg. When the restoration of the Benz is finished the old Chev will finally get the treatment it deserves.

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1983 300-D turbo
1985 300-D turbo
1959 Harley Panhead chopper
1929 Ford coupe restored
I hang out with Boneheaddoctor at Schuman Automotive OBK#5
All liberals are mattoids but not all mattoids are liberal.

Now that it is fixed somewhat, I can make the 5 minute commute to work easily. '68/'69 Empi Imp body on a '65 Beetle pan. (I think)

Only when the weather permits!

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'85 300SD (formerly california emissions)
'08 Chevy Tahoe
'93 Ducati 900 SS
'79 Kawasaki KZ 650
'86 Kawasaki KX 250
'88 Kawasaki KDX200
'71 Hodaka Ace 100
'72 Triumph T100R