I took my 420SEL to PA in 2005 for a total of 3000 miles including local driving there; no problems at all. I also have driven this car on some 500 miles round trips, again with no problems. If the car is in good condition, it is just as dependable as any other car ... parts of some types could be hard to find tho. I also would not hesitate to drive my 92 300CE anywhere; in fact will probably drive it to PA in May 2007 for a vacation trip there. It only has 90K on it and has been well maintained.

All of my Mercedes have new tires, which is one thing you definitely need to consider if your tires are pretty old.

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Ben Harrison Carter
1999 Mercedes ML320 87K
1992 Mercedes 300CE 89K
1995 Corvette 29K -- Sold Dec 09
1989 Mercedes 420SEL 99K -- (Sold 4/08)
1968 Mercedes 230S (106K) (Sold 9/06))
1976 Mercedes 450SEL 130K (Just sold - 06)
1961 Mercedes 220Sb (sold years ago)