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Originally Posted by coleyjf
Hi Joe
It all depends whether you want a car to "play with" (often in the garage  ) or one to drive around in?
I'd suggest that if it's a reasonably reliable driver you want then you might be better looking at a post 1985/6 "facelift model" as according to many on this forum (I've never owned a pre 86 model) you get rid of a load of the niggles of the earlier R107 and should be left with more time to enjoy the wind blowing through your hair
Just a thought 
Jim . |
Yes, but then you could buy a Miata too.
The 74 and 75 107s are both D-Jets. (Early electronic fuel injection). After that MB went back to mechanical fuel injection. the D-Jets were built from 1971 to 1975 and NA versions are 72-75. The 72 and 73 are perhaps better choices. More power and fewer emission devices that can cause problems. Especially avoid the cars with cat converters under the hood (75,76).
The D-Jet system is unique and works well. But not many shops are familiar with it these days, so I would only recommend it for DIYers and those who enjoy searching for parts on-line! Some parts from dealer are very expensive, there are many aftermarket parts available of varying quality and used parts are fairly easy to find and not expensive.
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Graham
85 300D
,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5