Well I think you are wrong, but it is your money you are spending. W123, both 300D or wagon TD, all use the same transmission as far as I know. If you start cutting drive shafts because of transmission length, I think you will be out in left field and in trouble - lots of trouble. So follow the old rule your mother taught you. "Measure twice, cut once"

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!