I have an 86 300E with a manual 5 speed. I replaced the engine with a moderate mileage 89 M103. I pulled and replaced the engine myself and the engine was purchased from member mechanic John Hef. The engine and drive line perform like new. It starts and idles perfect regardless of out side temperature or weather. The performance is simply awesome! Fuel mileage isn't great but acceptable and I drive it 50 miles a day, 5 days a week, except when there is snow on the ground. When I installed the engine I put in new plugs, wires and rotor and 5 / 40 Mobil One. I love to drive it, but this winter at about Thanksgiving I am going to garage it for the winter. We have a decent 94 TownCar that is quite suitable for snow and slush and salt and ice. It is a great car also, but can easily be replaced at any time for less then $1500.00. My two Mercedes need protection from the winter

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!