Hello all, looking for a "new" used Benz for my work car. I drive about 45k annually, and would like to get something that is made for many miles. I have a 76 300d that is too nice to put that many miles on, and I am thinking of selling her for part of my replacements cost.
What are your thoughts on a 96-99 300d? Do the 97 models have the turbo or is it 98 and newer? I wouldn't mind finding one with 100-150k miles as long as it has service records. Am I way out in left field here?

I currently have a 01 Durango (current work car), Chev Handicap van, (wife has ALS), a 6.5 Chevy Pickup and a 97 Ford F450 7.3L Powerstroke. Oh, and I almost forgot my gem, the 76 300d with 98k original miles. I bought it on a collector car auction in a rural area, and no one knew a thing about them. Even came with a 1500 dollar receipt for a valve job and head work!

I live on a farm, so anything diesel is no problem, and I would definately like a diesel for my work car. I also run my pickups on biodiesel.