I used to drive an '85 300D but just recently purchased a '97 E300D. At first, I didn't know if I would really like the '97. The old one has so much style and class. The new one just doesn't have any of that charm. However, after having the new one for about 2 months now, I can say that I love that car. It is such a great driving car that I never want to give it up. Of course, I said that about the '85 to when I first got it. I still drive the '85 every now and then and do enjoy it but the '97 is much more comfortable. I guess it's a trade off - a really cool classic car or a really cool more refined car. By the way, the '97 has 233k on it and runs like a brand new car. They are still well built.

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)