That is a nice rare wagon, I would think you could get a lot more for it...that is if the rust isn't terrible....I think at a grand, it is a steal....everything you point towards as problems....are totally normal for these cars, I think they are the most reliable thing on the road.....just imagine what that new car would be like in 20 years when all the sensors and stuff start failing on it....look at newer cars as electronic gizmos....look at how long a cell phone or computer last and now look at this new reliable car.....I would take the money you are putting away to use to fix up this car, find a good Mercedes mechanic who is familiar with these cars...tell him to give it a once over and state your issues...

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