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Originally Posted by TheDon (Post 2404548)

W123 300D turbo

Precisely......

Thank God I'm not down to my last $3K, however.:D

The reason I picked $3000 as a base price is that I see a bazillion MB's up here in Indy right in that general price range. They're either 6K and up,right around 3k, or they're junk parts cars for under a grand. Just seems to be the way they are.

I'm looking for a highway cruiser that's safe and sturdy that I can put 10-15K on a year and not drop $10,000 the first year to sort out.

I bought a 92' 300E a few years back and spent maybe $3500 in two years (included the $2500 A/C job) and was pretty happy with it. I only sold it because a buddy fell in love with it and gave me above top dollar for it. Been wondering if I should go that route again or try another model.
Not looking for prestige, more concerned about safety.

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Originally Posted by TylerH860 (Post 2404626)

I forgot W126. A 300SD/SEL is one to consider.

420s are a better deal when considering gassers or a 380se with a 4.2L dropped in, similar fuel econ and a ton more city power. 300sel is a slug to me with the torque peak around 4400rpm and a whopping 188ft-lbs at that.

Should not have been brought over with the auto trans in LWB form.