Just bought a '85 300D turbo. After reading a lot of posts and otherwise skulking in the forum background, I'm thinking I might be able to do a bit of work on it myself. So, if you don't mind, here are few questions that I hope you can help me with.

1. I should probably get some sort of repair manual. What do you recommend?

2. I'm not a fan of Bundt wheels and would prefer painted wheel covers. Based on my reading in this forum, I should:

- look for 14" steel or aluminum steelies
- make sure that the wheel covers are designed to fit the type of wheel I get.

Is this correct?

3. I've read that aluminum wheels are better. Are they better enough to be a big deal?

4. Should the wheels be 5.5" or 6"?

I'll be grateful for any thoughts you offer. Thank you.