You are asking the same question I have asked myself for a couple years now. Our '95 E320 wagon was purchased in Aug of 2009 with right at 75K on the clock. Beautifully maintained obviously and was looking for a nice safe QUALITY Euro motorcar to haul the wife and two kids in. I couldn't have made a better purchase and we are still driving this car as our DD (wife drives it to work). It's great on the interstate for traveling, etc etc etc.

There are little things needing fixed such as the head restraints have not functioned for many years but would be nice to have again. I've got a couple body rust blisters popping out. The leather seats are showing a bit of age but am aware that there are ways to bring them back to life. I'd like to have original style mats in it. Mechanically, it's great except a developed I'll drip. Nothing major but still annoying. My Indy mechanic says it does need a head gasket and that's actually where the drip is coming from.

If someone could have seen into the future nine years and told me if still own this car is not have believed them. Longest term I've ever owned a vehicle but will say it's been the best car I've ever owned.

Now - to replace it. I once pondered what I'd like to have in its place and I asked a service writer for our local Benz dealership what would be his opinion based on what he sees coming in for service on a daily basis. He didn't hesitate when he suggested the C-class sedans. I have had them as loaner cars when having service work on ours and I must say that I do like them, how they perform, how I sit in the cockpit, just the overall feel. Others will have differing opinions but will likely she on pine fact: they simply do not make a car with the quality level that the mid-90's Mercedes Benz vehicles.

And like someone mentioned, I've considered just restoring the one we have but not sure that's the wisest use of dollars. We each have to make these decisions as our cars are aging. Good luck in your search!

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