I say get a W210 wagon. They are much bigger than the W124. They are so much newer, and prices have come down enough in the used car market, so there are deals out there.

The newest W124 is a 1995 model, which means it's 12 year old, and will surely have a lot of deferred maintenance.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".