From RI, I would say the largest factor in price is going to be how bad the rust is. Properly rusted SDL is worth the price of it's components, no more. Was the rust hole in the trunk just above the cladding? Maybe some pictures?

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1983 300SD - 305000
1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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