My lovely 1987 300 TURBOdiesel (W124 bodystyle)merc blew up its tranny couple of weeks ago. It current mileage is 246000 and the engine still run as strong as ever.The reason why I still have much love for the car is because its the Quickest Diesel Mercedes I have ever driven! I beat my roommates 1995 Volkswagen Jetta Gas on a 0-60 stretch and as well as the top speed and thus it gain its respect around my friends. I have been looking for a tranny all over but-all-in-vain. Does anyone out there know where i could get one at a 'reasonable' price as i have come to learn that mercedes parts are not cheap I just have to look for reasonable prices!