A question for this group:

I have the opportunity to aquire, for the grand sum of $50, a late sixties/early seventys 280 SE, I think a 3.5 with D-Jetronic injection.

Condition OK -- interior worn, no signs of water on the floors, probably needs window gaskets (duh!), paint in bad condition but only a few spots show rust, rest of body OK except for a broken taillight and small dent. Chrome OK.

Engine needs new water pump, and the car has been sitting for 2 1/2 years (since the current owner decided not to fix the water pump). I am assured by my mechanic that there will be considerable problems with the fuel system (manifold pressure sensor is supposed to be bad, although it looks new).

Any thoughts? I don't REALLY need four MBs, but this looks almost too good to pass on!

Thanks in advance!

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!