On Fri, Sep 16, 2005 at 01:24:24PM -0700, Christopher McCann wrote: > Are these things hard to find, or am I looking in all > the wrong places? Wife is gettting tired of feeding > the gas hog Sienna and has been ASKING for a diesel > wagon with 3rd seat (!!). Better not let this > opportunity pass up.
Yes, they imported less than 1800, probably even less than 1400. > Any really important reasons to get a W123 over the > '87 version? This is my wife and the more modern for > her, the better. THink the mileage would be better > too, no? Any particular problems with the 87 300TD? The S124 is a nicer ride than the S123, but the S123 is a simpler car to deal with. The S124 will have more power and get slightly better fuel economy (supposedly, but mine doesn't). Something to keep in mind is that the rear seat in an S124 (and probably an S123 for that matter) doesn't have much legroom, and if rearended in a collision could likely do serious injury to back seat passengers, even with the legendary mercedes crash protection. If you've ever seen a trunk folded on a W124, you can draw conclusions as to how far in the bumper would get punched on an S124. I have hauled passengers in the back of mine, and was watching the rear view mirror a lot more nervously (and neurotically) than usual. The 87 300TD has the same 603 #14 head issue, unless corrected. Other than that, they are fantastic cars. K
