You could also get a really nice C230 or C280. The people that have them on this site always talk about how reliable, nimble and comfortable they are. We almost bought one but we drove the E300 Turbodiesel first and the C280 Sport we drove after was a little bit of a let down. I would heve been happy with the C280 but it was for the wife. End of story.

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1994 E320 Wagon (Died @ 308,669 miles)
1995 E300 Diesel (228,000)
1999 E300 Turbodiesel ( died @ 255,000)
2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 AC 4X4 (115,000 miles) rusted frame - sold to chop shop
2011 Audi A4 Avant (165,000 miles) Seized engine - donated to Salvation Army
BMW 330 xi 6 speed manual (175,034 miles)
2014 E350 4Matic Wagon 128,000 miles
2018 Dodge Ram 21,000 miles