Got my '82 300d turbo for $1000. Steering was a little loose: had my man Busby do a tie rod, ~$100 installed.

It's ugly; losing clear coat on hood and roof, faded, has a rip in the driver's seat, cracks in the dash. But everything works, including A/C (great this HOT summer), excluding cruise (which I'm not bothering with).

Whoever says a cheap Benz cost the most was wrong on this one; I've had it since last October with no issues. Cross the fingers and maintain, maintain, maintain!