We bought our 3rd MB, the 82 300TD in 2000 after having gone four years since the 70 280se (108) and 10 years since the 230 (114). We had an 85 Peugeot 505s wagon for a couple of years, but from 95 to 2000 drove a 90 crown vic. in 2002, the wife wrecked the CV, and we bought a 84 300D, then my 300SD in 2003. In 2004, we rented a 2004 crown vic for a week in San Diego. Not a bad car, but the wife remarked "we're pretty spoiled by the MB's, this car is really cheap and plasticky."
I went to Oak Harbor last weekend with my daughter and son, and spent Thursday afternoon/evening dooing a complete rebuild of the front suspension. replaced all ball joints/bushings and steering shock, as well as all four shocks (bilstein comfort)and had an alignement done Fri morning. What a difference! When we left OH, we drove to the Oregon Coast (Pacific City) to visit family. once we got through the Marysville to Centralia <25 traffic jam, we were able to cruise 75 the rest of the way. A great shakedown run there and back to North Central WA. Anyway, this car has 210Kmi and is set for the long haul. The wife's wagon now with 268Kmi could benefit from an A/C retrofit (it's never worked), but she's happy, therefore, I'm happy! Regards, Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD
