Eastern USA MBZ Road Trip Roll Call

[R Leo]

Stand-by motoring assistance requested.

As some of you guys may already know, next week, my son will be driving his 300TD from Austin, Texas to Coram, New York. I'd like to ask interested/willing forum members to "lend a hand" in the event that he runs into car trouble along the way.

We've certainly done 'due diligence' in getting his car as reliable as possible but, it is almost 20 years old and is a relative newcomer to our fleet so, you are never quite sure what may happen. That said, he'll be setting out armed with plenty of filters, as much of my newly acquired knowlege as I can stuff between his ears, an assortment of hand tools and a cell phone.

Right now, he's uncertain of which route (Interstate or back roads) he'll be taking. The ultimate route decision will be based on how much time he has left when he leaves Austin.

His preference would be the 'roads less traveled' since the three prior times he's been to the east coast (the last time was this August!), it's been an interstate push to be somewhere by a certain time.

I'll post his proposed route as soon as it's finalized.

Seth's a fine young man; friendly and thoughtful. Well traveled too: From Austin, Nome, Auckland and beyond.

Hopefully, this trip will be a breeze but, if something does happen, it's good to know there are fellow Benz-heads out there; thanks!