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Old 12-02-2013, 06:24 PM
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Currently, I drive my 1972 220D daily and she hasn't let me down.
Before that, I was driving a 1978 300D. It too was quite reliable.

Other classics I've had in the past were:
1967 VW Beetle
1965 Ford Thunderbird
1963 Chevy II

While not quite classics, I've also driven the following as daily drivers:
1978 International Scout II
1978 Toyota Corolla Liftback
1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE

In fact, the only cars I've owned which are less than 25 years old have been a 1986 Ford Bronco, 1995 Ford Thunderbird and 1993 Jeep Cherokee.

Aside from the Mercedes, the most reliable of these cars were the Beetle, Corolla and the Cherokee after I highly modified it for hot weather driving.

I couln't really be happier now that I have "Trudy" the 1972 220D.

Phil Forrest

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"The 220D sounds good... I suspect it is the only car that you need a calendar for, rather than a stopwatch, when doing acceleration tests."
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Old 12-03-2013, 10:25 PM
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Mondays: Drive my 1988 300sel (73,541 miles) original miles, 2nd owner

Tuesday-Friday: I drive my 91 Honda Civic Hatchback (474,211) original miles/owner

Saturday-Sunday: 2002 Chevy Silverado (221,001) original miles, original owner
Sat and Sun Evenings I drive my 1970 280sel (61,234) 2nd owner

Rainy days: Drive my 1979 300sd (184,987) original miles, 3rd owner
and used as a backup to my 1991 honda civic.
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Old 12-04-2013, 04:16 PM
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I drive the '75 240d almost daily (~60miles). The tranny needs some work, but it's the best car I have for long commutes. We just drove it down to LA, about a 2,000 mile trip in 2 days of driving.

As for where I park it....Away from other cars in the back of the lot. I always leave the key in the ignition on all my vehicles. If I don't I'd lose it. I don't worry about anyone stealing it b/c no one (tire guy, etc) that I have gave instructions and demonstrated can manege to read the knob "pull to start" to start the car. People also seem to have difficulties with reverse, so I really have no faith in anyone figuring it out.
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Old 12-09-2013, 05:22 PM
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classic ?

I don't know if I (or the car) qualifies..
I am driving a 1978 300CD , 2 years plus without a reverse...
held up well, crappy mileage (I never did get it down)
It is telling me in many ways that it needs to get vacation or retire....
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Old 12-25-2013, 12:59 AM
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I drive my '77 300D 100 miles daily, owned since 1998, bought it with 100k mi, now showing 497k mi. Second motor, original transmission, original front brake rotors, original interior. Everything works; air conditioning, cruise, factory Becker Europa radio. New OE Caledonia Green paint. Stunningly reliable, 24.5 summer mpg. Robust, easy to work on, keeping up with the maintenance.
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Old 12-25-2013, 01:16 AM
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ME.

drive my 1979 300D daily.

back around 1980, drove my 1967 MGB daily for work (sales).
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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD

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Old 12-26-2013, 03:38 AM
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I drove my 67 Chevelle for a coulpe years as a daily before selling it... I'm building a 1972 K5 Blazer that will be my daily once complete in the beginning of 2014. It does have a modern drive train swap with a 4" lift and 35" tires... so I'm looking for a 280SEL 4.5 as a nice long distance cruiser and to share the daily commute... about 50 miles a day... I dont think I'lll ever own a new car... they all look the same and who wants a payment... I would rather just reinvest in a classic ride....
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Old 12-27-2013, 10:31 AM
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I drive my 73 220d w 375k on the clock amlost every day(other cars in the fleet get jealous) from may thru oct the wife drives a 68 mgb gt every day! we love old iron ,have a 67 2 cv maybe someday on the road
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Old 12-28-2013, 02:24 PM
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i commute about about 75 miles (round trip) everyday in my 76 240d.
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Old 01-06-2014, 03:36 PM
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Been using my '71 220D as a daily driver now for 15 years. Love that little car!

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