I sold my W123 at the beginning of the summer and I am ready to get back in another diesel Benz. Looking for W123s as long as they are turbo and open to W124s as long as they are diesel. Also maybe open to an 87 300TD if it is in nice shape.

Here are my priorities:
No rust
Reliable and ready to daily drive. No major leaks or mechanical issues (rear main seal). No massive amounts of burning oil or smoking.
Working A/C that doesn't need to be topped off regularly
Vacuum system all working properly (locks and trans)
Original paint (would rather have faded original paint than a crappy respray, but open to QUALITY resprays. No maaco junk)
Working windows
Good headliner (W124s)
Good Tires
No Beige

Here is stuff that is awesome that I don't expect but would be sweet and maybe make me overlook some of the other stuff:
Euro Lights
Euro Bumpers
Manual Windows
Manual Transmission
Crack free dash
No leaks
Rebuilt motors or trans
Will consider non turbo W123 grey market cars
Etc.


I don't mind doing some work here and there but I like to save that for the project vehicles. I have be scouring CL for the past few weeks but haven't found anything worth it. So hopefully I could find something here.

My budget is around $3500. For the perfect car I could go a bit over.