Thanks for all the comments, This one was however, a total POS.
Just a total laundry list of problems and inperfections. the wife did however like the layout and body style so I will continue the search.

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project