Gotta have's:

1. Power Windows

2. Sunroof for the fall and nightime.

3. ABS

4. Decent Stereo

5. Excellent mirrors - 124 car was a failure in this department.

6. Good instrumentation.

7. Integrated hands free phone

"Don't wants":

Comand
ASR
Distronic
power seats
ACC
cruise control

John - I am curious about your comment regarding the tumblehome in today's cars. How does that affect turbulance or windflow? Ever driven a 116? Doors are about 1 foot thick and result in a body shape reminiscent of a Spanish Galleon.

Mike

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'90 300SE 298k
-300K and it gets put into retirement.
'80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980.

Had a:
1973 220 (gas)
1980 300SD
1992 400E