Didn't really mean to jump back into car ownership so quickly, but I found another exceptionally mint old Mercedes and took the jump.
This one is half as old as the previous Merc (1995 vs. 1980) and is powered by gas instead of diesel, so that it will actually start in the winter. Otherwise it's pretty similar: imperial ride quality, quiet, understated and well cared for appearance, 4 comfy seats, entertaining rear wheel drive handling dynamics, lots of torque from 3L inline engines.
However the extra few grand over the older one brings modern electrics, antilock brakes, and effective HVAC - so hopefully it will not meet the same end as the old one (rain, old tires, pickup truck)
Barring any accidents this is it for a while. I've seen the world, car wise, and it's time to settle down.
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