billrok: Actually it is gray with navy interior.
176K miles. Car is great except for the rear passenger wheelwell was "repaired" due to rust. I use that term loosely. The new owner says that he will take it to a body shop for an estimate at least... good idea me thinks.
Mike: Thanks for the leads in the Atlanta area...will not be needing them for THIS friend, but I had another friend of the family call last night and asked "So tell me a little more about them there Mercedes diesels...." I may be on the prowl again reeeeal soon!
(I think the HUNT is 90% of the fun...)