We are all hoarders in a way, some more than others, especially if we maintain them ourselves. We must keep a few spares handy, as when do need them, might not be available. A necessary evil.

However, if it is affecting other areas, then yes, a problem.

Grew up with mild hoarders and know the genetic predisposition. Not terrible, but not comfortable either. So, only allow two areas of hoarding: automotive and cardboard boxes so long as fit in the attic (in a temporary living situation so gives me peace to be able to pack before have to move out). Every Spring I go through things and donate some things to prevent accumulation. Even donated automotive parts to a charity auction since no longer needed. In short, it is about knowing and keeping in check.

Having vehicals just to sit would be hoarding, but driving them isn't, right?

Passed up a super rare vehical for a good deal, as knew be a project and just sit for years. Heck, if someone offered me a reasonable offer ($300 is not) for the project 300TD-T overflowing with parts inside, accept it in a heartbeat.

I can only comment on the 84 300TD as I have similar 300D sedans (BTW, all M-B 300 1982+ in U.S. are turbo's). Wagons are more valuable, but only to a small subset who usually already have one, so might need to be premium. Tougher to maintain since some parts are special and rare, like the heads w/ SLS pump. Even my sedans prove tough and expensive to source parts (a classic Chevy is more practical). In Atlanta, there is likely much more rust than mine. I would expect $2000 tops and a long wait for an interested buyer.

Bill thanks for your comments....the 84 has zero 0 rust. it has been garaged all its' life.....I hate rust....have dealt with it on old chevys for many years

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Joel ;

Sorry to hear you're entering this stage of life, glad to see you're accepting and working with it .

I'll prolly die with piles o' junk (or a great stash of classics) as I find it hard to let go of things I worked so hard to afford .

Best of luck in any case, I'm a geezer now but still able to wrench on most of my own stuff and still out there driving as much as I can .

Far enough and I agree. However some now use the term "DT" trying to indicate "diesel turbo". Other use "TDT" which to them indicates "touring diesel turbo". You are correct in that far too many use confusing terminology instead of what's actually on the emblem or just saying it's a turbo or a non turbo.

Spot on save the "BTW" ... many w123's are not original to the USA so more than a few have the 617-912 yet they are 1982+. If folks want to be specific they should state "617-95X" or "617-912" (or skip the "617" and just say "95X" or "912") for engine specification.