I have to agree that the a/c system is very costly to repair if not working.

One of the things to look for is if the center vents open properly. If they don't then complete removal of the dash is nessesary to replace the vacuum actuators!! But then you have to do this to get to the evaporator too.

Good luck with the car if you decide to get it.

I love the performance of my '87 turbo.

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current Benz
'87 300TD (white) 168K (on the odometer as of 15 April 2004)
past Benz owned & miles I put on them
'62 190D 20K (white)
'63 190D 20K (beige)
'65 190D 35K (white)
'73 220D 175K (metalic green)
'79 300D 135K (metalic blue)

driving a Benz diesel since'77