Talking with my 16 year old son about cars tonight. Mom overhears and said she is looking to replace her old Volvo wagon sometime. Son said she should get a Mercedes. Mom said she is not a huge fan. Son replied I don't know why Mom, they are AMAZING cars, well built, quiet, and run forever with decent care. In fact Mom, I want to get a Mercedes Diesel likes Dads old one as soon as I can.

I just sat back and smiled!

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2012 Mercedes ML350 Bluetec 91K (hers)
2005 Corvette 55K (fun car)
2002 VW Jetta TDI 231K (mine)
1998 Volvo S70 T5 Turbo 196K (kids)
1994 Ford F150 4WD 249K (firewood hauler)
1983 Mercedes 300D 376K (diesel commuter)

i only hope my son will say something similar in 14 years

I've got my friends hooked. They love the Benzs and always tell me when they see one.

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-Typos courtesy of my mobile phone.

9 yr old son gets the 85SD when he turns 16 - IF he also learns to maintain it (by wrenching or writing check per his choice or ability).

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.