Thanks. I have still not decided. I recently paid $10,000 for a truck and I am really out of room. The 85' Benz would have to go, as would probably one of my other cars.

Yeah, if I did buy it, I would not want to have to worry about the timing chains/tensioner/guides/rails, etc, because I do have to worry about that with my 1985 W126. It has nearly 269K and I have no idea when the chain, etc was last changed. Being a $1000 car, I cannot justify spending $600+ on a car with nearly 270K- to replace the chain, only to still have a engine with 270K. Does that make sense? I only paid $1000 (and did some work on it) for the car and I have got my monies worth out of it. It still runs good and I drive it daily, but it does run a bit rough when the engine is cold and it is cold out. I think I have a vacuum leak or something. In the summer, when it is hot out and the engine is hot- it will stall sometimes on some low speed turns, or when I place it in gear. I have something I am getting ready to ask about that on another thread. I have even had it up for sale once for $1200, then the steering box blew a seal and I had to have that replaced. I am driving it to work once again, to keep the miles down on my truck. It would be wise for me to sell it, because I really do not need it now and I would like to see a good Mercedes DIY'er to get it, replace the needed items and smooth out the running. I think with new chains, etc, those oil tubes, a treatment of auto-RX, that this car would go another 100K. I love it myself, but I do not have the time or money to give it the attention it needs. So, if I got another W126, I would like to find the one like we are discussing.... low mileage and well-cared for.

Thanks again for the advice.