Kind of late posting this... wanted to get my hands around the car before posting. I got the car in June with 139k on the clock (now 146k), smoke silver with MB-tex in nice condition. So far I have :
replaced fan blade $50
replaced brake pads and hoses $200
replaced all fluids and filters $150
replaced waterpump and belt $250
replaced radio & speakers (Blaupunkt London) $200
replaced plugs and connectors $60
cleaned out the EGR tube - FREE!!!
It still needs accumulators and idles slow ~500 rpm but smooth. This was probably not the deal of the century but It is fun to drive and usually fun to work on.
We got this car for me to drive and shake down over the summer and then give to our 16 year old son (who needs a wagon to carry his double bass). But now I think he likes the mini-van better whether he knows it or not.
