I got hooked on a 1996 E300D salvage , ran her 200000 miles , cost 9000. I just bought 1996 E300D , $5k , with 123000 miles , and another 1997 E300D with 83000 miles,$8k this is my spare drive. I drive 3 to 4 thousand miles a month , I get paid .57 per mile . I do most all my own work , daily driver is 1997 E300D with 376000 miles . Cost per mile is low , I will run these cars till the wheels fall off , Happy 606 ...