Not really the Benz Hater like it sounds but having come from a family with 7 kids anything that resembles a station wagon used for the 11 hr drives to Grandma's house just makes me irritable.I actually considered buying a coupe version of what your are shown so if you have to have this beast, and I emphasize that it looks beasty to me. Then by all means have at it. Just be prepared for those cute girls at the market to look at one another and shrug there shoulders and comment that he didn't look like a grandpa. Why the car? You will be a hit with the friends, all 24 of them that you can pile in this thing and take to the lake. Kind of offsets the poor mileage. Think miles per person. 24 friends X 100 miles / 24 mpg = 100 friendmiles/gallon Better than if you drive alone in the VW and get yourself there and 50 friendmiles/gallon. You say you're a big fella, got a family? Kids farther back where they can't kick the seat is a bonus. That trunk will eat all the luggage for a weeks trip and have plenty for souvenirs.Your money, your call. ps trailer the VW.
...BTW your Bieber avatar is awesome.-Malone
So what happened? Did all the nay-sayers queer the deal?
Too bad. They are really good cars. I have my 300SD and it is really a great car. Sure the vacuum system is a bit of a pain, but so is the climate controls in a Mk2 with A/C! I've solved a few tiny issues on the Mk4 and the Benz with just a vacuum diagram and a vac tester. I find it easier to diagnose than electrical most times.As for the lack of speed, it is about on par with the Mk2 TD.
I have my 300SD and it is really a great car.