Absolutely HAS to have AC. Working. Better yet recently overhauled, 'cause a weak system will be brutalized by the summer here. Tinted windows would help, too - though I don't have them (but I have a grage, and park under shelter at work).

There are some good indy shops around town - not sure what part she lives in, but they are mostly on the north and northwest sides.

No real culture here - but there are a few of us on the boards....

The PnP here always has a w123 or two, so that is nice.

The dealership is located on the north side near the airport. I find their prices to be higher than those others report around the country, but if you are sweet to Gilbert, he can help you out some.

It is very flat here, so power on hills is not an issue, but drivers can be agressive and love BIG A$$ trucks, so some caution is warranted merging and generally just getting about town.

We have 2 240Ds that serve as daily drivers for me and the family, and have only had w123s as DD for the past several years here. No problems, though I have done pretty much all of the maintenance myself.

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Current Mercedes
1979 maple yellow 240D 4-speed

Gone and fondly remembered:
1980 orient red 240D 4-speed

Gone and NOT fondly remembered:
1982 Chna Blue 300TD

Other car in the stable:
2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI / 6-speed MT