If I were looking for another I'd buy it. Late W124 are much more refined than the early ones. PPI is of course most important. There will always be issues, but nothing that can't be fixed if you've got a solid, rust free example to keep your spirts up. Price is right also.

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Hanno
'79 6.9 Sold (after 27 years)
'83 280SL, 5 spd.
'94 E320 Sdn. 5 spd conversion
'02 E320 Sdn.(on loan to mom!)
'87 300E (5 spd. conversion) Sold
'05 E500 Wagon