I agree with the rust comments. I bought my 1982 240D in 1994, and it had never been out of the Southeast. It was originally purchased in Dothan, Alabama, and the PO from Huntsville had owned it for 5 years and had kept it in a garage. I have garaged since, and it has no rust and the original paint is still bright and shiny....and when I say no rust, I mean no bubbles and none inside the wheel wells or none visible undeneath the car or anywhere that can be seen. I have encountered no frozen bolts anywhere, and recent maintenance has included pulling the axle shafts, brake callipers, and in Nov 2001 I had to pull the engine to replace the timing chain (which broke during startup).

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1976 240D
1987 560SL
2007 E320 Bluetec
1998 C280 (now son’s car)
1982 240D Manual - Sold