Yes, I'm new. I drive over 30,000 miles a year and am tired of throwing money away on daily drivers. I'm considering finding a used 300D (late 123 or 124) as a daily driver. I'll also have a backup vehicle for days when I'm working on the car. I understand that the vehicles are great to work on, plus I know a good mechanic.

A couple questions:

I drive about 7 miles a day on rough unpaved roads. Will the 300D stand up to this pounding, or would I have to take the long way to the freeway?

I really like the 123, but wonder about the non-powertrain related items of a nearly 20-year old car. Then again, the 124s are probably more complicated with more to go wrong. Are either of these things a problem?

Thanks for your input.

- Greg