[ebacherville]

Originally Posted by TheDon

I know that if I rear end a prius I wont die. My car has crumple zones, safety belts with pre tensioners, bumpers with shocks in them, safety glass, big, soft steering wheel, and a pedigree of safety. I have seen my car in accidents and people have walked away

the w123 came with airbags in europe, adjustable headlights in europe, self leveling suspension, ABS, heated headlights in some parts of the world, a safety cell, superior crumple zones and like I said, the pedigree that the Mercedes line carries

My 1983 300 d was rear ended when i bought it the rear dframe crumpled a bit but its solid as a rock drive it daily still.. bought it that way and drives totaly streight .. i have to say there well built for sure.. there hevey as hell too.. for there size.. still i love driving that car especially on vegtable oil with the moon roof open , makes for cheap eco-freindly styling driving even with a slightky crumpled rear end and a bit of rust!

I love my 300d!!