I know what you mean about the 420 being a gas hog. I drove an '87 300SDL today and I thought it was pretty loud. I took it up to about 75 MPH and it really sounded like a truck. It was louder than my old 300SD.

Smooth and quiet is real important to me. I figured out that at 30K miles a year, I'd still come out pretty well with the tax deductions I'd get.

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Mr. BILL

91 300E 120K
90 300SE 275K (sold)
92 BMW 525iM 120K
90 BMW 525iA 175K
85 300D 175K (sold)
84 300SD 245K (sold)