I love my gleaming 87 W124 300D and the fact that I can do a 100 and hold it endlessly. I love it so much I barely drive it!! The problem is I have reverted to driving my 85 300D because its like Old Blue Jeans or Boots--and I know its a very very Tough Car-- and simple and cheap to fix..
And yes, I love cars, and I only paid 2100 for my 87 W124 300D but I am thinking of....yes---selling it and getting a 1990 SDL, or something..
The reason I am thinking of selling it (for 3200, I put a lot of work into new control arm bushings, eccentric bolts,new AC, new struts, tires, new chain, etc) is that my duaghter is going to college and I cant afford to have a car sitting in the driveway (plus insurance) I am not driving.
Fianlly I am concerned over the W124's erractic aluminum head and repair history on other items as well. If you can fix it, it will break!!!! Last week we went on a 1500 mile trip and I took the W123 over the W124!!!! Even with its possibly bad bearing/rod...!!!!
Am I wrong for thinking this? The speed and performance of my 87 W124 300D are great, but if you are scared of taking it on a 1500 mile trip, then why keep it?
Someday I hope to get a 90 300D or something as cast iron as the W123...