I say 1997 E420 -- no bias at all.

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2008 S550
2010 GLK350
1997 E420 (retired)
2005 CLK500 (retired)

M111 engine, easy to maintain and in the long term very economical. Reasonable power and enough for me at my age. At 57,000miles, I've done preventive maintanance:
a. New Radiator and hoses.
b. New a/c compressor.
c. New brake discs and pads.

Think Diesel

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Keith Schuster
2006 E350 98K miles
2013 Ford Explorer 15K miles

thanks, but......NFW

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95 E320 Cab (46K Mi, Stock)
95 Tahoe (Rain & Snow)

88 300E 276K Mi (Donated to charity)