i've gotta disagree in a major way about blindspots in these old Benzes. all of the American trucks and vans (and most cars) and japanese (and even korean!) cars i've driven have better visibility than these things. my 30 ft bus with absolutely piss-poor mirrors only has one blindspot - the huge one right behind ya!

i've driven 3 different w126's and a w201 and all of themhave horrible mirrors. i love these cars, but they definitely leave something to be desired in that department. i'm used to driving large, difficult vehicles with sometimes less than optimal equipment in the same setting, but i've managed to miss cars even when shoulder-checking in these things and had a near-miss. they're not the greatest to parallel park either!

but really... in an automobile this fine they should know to get out of my way. *throws driving scarf over shoulder & toots horn like a scholar*

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1981 300SD - 283,000 KM's at purchase, 360k+ now. Engine replaced at 311k. 16" CLK wheels, w126 gen II cosmetic upgrades, late w126 leather interior. RIP. Parted and gone due to fire

1987 300SDL - 243K miles and counting. In winter hibernation!

2001 Ford F250 Super Duty "Platinum Edition" Lariat 4x4 7.3L turbo diesel, 295k+ miles, various mods for reliability and performance.