I live in Phoenix too and for the last five years I've been trying to find a Mercedes with no luck. I'd say you must definately get this car. If only for the fact that with white paint it can still look good, instead of almost every other old Mercedes in Phoenix that looks like crap with their Metallic clearcoats that have burst in the sun. I know of one place called "Tirman Auto" on 7th street I think just south of Camelback that seems to be quite a good place. I've often seen diesels in their for work and a colleague who has a 240D had some work done there and was happy with them. Maybe check them out and see what you think of them yourself.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S