Hi all, I am buying a gray market imported 1981 230CE and am trying to figure out how hard it will be to get parts for it.

Chassis and non-engine I imagine are interchangeable with other W123 coupes of same vintage, correct? Say like a US model 280CE from 1981.

Engine wise, I have read that except for the fuel injection system, the 102.980 engine is very similar to the 102.985 that is in a 190E-2.3. Is this accurate? Would I be able to use most of the parts for, say a 1985 190E-2.3? For example: timing chain?

I really love the car but I don't want to get in the position where it's impossible to get parts...

Thank you.