Keep the E320, have a priority list of what needs/wants to be done. It doesn't have to be finished overnight. The family fleet consists of W124 due to easy to work on, all parts available through a variety of channels (you can bottom feed with URO or use MB) and most importantly, fun to drive. I sold my 87 to a fellow lister who resurfaced out of the blue, no brainer to replace it with another. A 94 E320 with 102K on it, factory serviced up until a year ago, at a low price. Depreciation is a wonderful thing. New struts and an alignment and its a new car.

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Hanno
'79 6.9 Sold (after 27 years)
'83 280SL, 5 spd.
'94 E320 Sdn. 5 spd conversion
'02 E320 Sdn.(on loan to mom!)
'87 300E (5 spd. conversion) Sold
'05 E500 Wagon