Look for rust rust rust!

Rust in the rockers, Rust in the spare tire well and trunk corners, rust under the carpets in the rear seat area, rust under the battery...

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine