for a new driver - I think $1500 is cheap enough to just fix the stuff you need to keep it on the road and let the rest go cosmetically - it is almost disposable as a first time drivers car - get another 30-40,000 miles and you got your money's worth.

I love driving mine and think the handling is much better than the older w123 series - though I still want a w126 because I am older and would enjoy the ride better.

I say go for it if it is a safe driving car.

John in San Antonio

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John Hughes, was in Landstuhl, Germany but currently in San Antonio, TX


1978 280CE Astral Silver now 59,xxx miles and counting "Silber-Kugel"
1986 300E Black Pearl Metallic 143,xxx miles 5-spd daily driver w/ blk leather "Schwarz-Schönheit"
1989 190E 2.6 (euro) 5-spd Desert Taupe 112,xxx kms Had to leave behind in Germany!!! "Helga"
1983 300D Pastel Beige now 312,xxx + miles SOLD

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