300D - I am afraid I will have to side with you. I have an 87 300D I purchased used. I have never had to replace so many items as I have had on this car.

I have an 88 Camry and a 75 300D. What I have had to replace on those 2 cars does not even come close to the cost of what I have had to replace on the 87. The 75 is a most superb car and I am the 3rd owner. That is why I bought the 87.

It appears that we are in the minority as others seem to have good luck with their vehicles. BUT if anyone will check Consumer report, MB is 3rd from the bottom of the list for cars with problems after 2 years. Top 3 vehicles with least problems - Japanese. The last issue of consumer tests a new S430. To quote "Reliability also has been poor".

Ron