Congratulations!

I don't think that's an outrageous price for a 1985 300D in the condition you describe. It's really one of the best transportation values available.

Soon I'll be dealing with the driver's seat spring issue myself. I assume yours is leaning to the left like most of them do over time - "large man syndrome"

A good source for a new seat spring assembly is Performance Products at www.************************ at about $140. It is supposed to be an updated design that will not fatigue like the original. They run 15% off sales a few times per year, and I'm waiting for the next sale.

Almost everyone will tell you to get Bilstein shocks for your car. Have you checked out what is available at the FastLane on-line parts shop? The link is at the top of this page - they should have all kinds of things for your Mercedes.

You can attach a graphics file from within the message posting screen here. When you are typing in a message, there is a section below the text entry box called "Attach file:" and it is pretty much self-explanatory from that point.

Looking forward to seeing your new car.

Ken300D