I must add that the 116 SD is, in my opinion, one of the nicest and most elegant Mercedes made. I saw a very nice one, albiet a non-diesel, here in Vancouver Canada, in a turquoise teal colour, that I thought was absolutely gorgeous, with a light almost white interior. I have never seen anything quite like that colour combination in a Mercedes before. The 116 also looks very elegant, like a car that a diplomat would drive, in basic black. If it wasnt that the 123 makes better sense due to parts availability, I would seek out and own a 116.