Mercedes as reliable daily driver?

[CrusherCurtis]

I don't see what could possees a young man to WANT to drive a w202. If your going to drive just the worlds most boring and bland car at least make FWD or AWD. You live in Michigan!

Imagine this w123 in diese thol. Decent

[R3Z3N]

I'd say get a Merc C43 if you can't find a 190E Cosworth. The standard Mercs are not enjoyable at all IMO.

[E30 Wagen]

If your going to get a mb, get a diesel. Otherwise, if your considering paying upwards of $5k why not get an e34 e39 e36. Those mb's look horrible!

I just want to look at something different besides a BMW, which there aren't always a lot of around here for sale on CL. I like how the W202 looks, it's just a bit less boring than a Camry, but blends in better than a BMW.

[CrusherCurtis]

If your going to get a mb, get a diesel. Otherwise, if your considering paying upwards of $5k why not get an e34 e39 e36. Those mb's look horrible!

[csermonet47]

I can't speak for the newerish stuff, but I have a 1980 300TD daily that has been a tank and is stupid comfy. Boring to drive though. Parts aren't as easy to get. There is no realoem type site for Mercedes, which can be a pain. Not as big of a following so not as much info out there. I feel like I see more old Mercedes on the road than old BMWs, so that should say something.

[Roysneon]

That Prelude is sweet.

[Rowleym]

Merc 190E's are where it's at. They are pretty comparable to a e30 m3 supposedly. At least that's what I saw on an episode of a top gear like tv show.

[E30 Wagen]

My dying eta needs to be retired for something reliable and comfortable. Are any of the Mercedes comparable to an e36, e34, etc, still reliable as daily drivers at this age? Something like these (note that I don't care about a daily having an automatic transmission):

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/ctd/3489718065.html

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3484218507.html

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/ctd/3485822614.html

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3457629413.html

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3495933651.html

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/ctd/3429052732.html

I'm really liking that Kompressor, but it's pricey. I don't need anything exciting for a daily, but I don't want to get a boring econobox. Decided to look at something besides another BMW and the older Mercedes are looking mighty classy.

Or there's always a Honda...

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3433862538.html