Just did a search of your posts, and found your original thread, "If not a diesel, then what?".
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=32624
I wonder what you took away from all the advice?
What was the persuasive argument that led you to a 96 E320, instead of a 95 E320 or E420?
Did you (or your wife) have a preference for the W210 over the W124?
It seems to me that women especially are attracted to the W210's because of the front end appearance, with the round headlights.