Just an observation, so please don't anyone take offense.

I grew up on the East coast where winters were harsh and long. Road salt was spread so much that it was hard to find anything that wasn't corroded or effected somehow by the stuff.

Anyhow, I always get a chuckle when people say "avoid the ones with rust". Poor sods from the snow zone shake their heads and wonder what do you mean "no rust" how is that possible? If your from the East or most of Canada for that matter, there is no such thing as a 20 year old car with no rust! Unless of course you buy a car from a museum!

On the flip side, I now live on the wet (west) coast and have bought a couple of nice MB's that have "some" rust but are very repairable. The price reflected the condition and most locals probably ran away when they saw them.

Regarding the car you are looking at, I would agree with the previous comments as far as value and possible cost of repairs is concerned. Be careful and look around.

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Greg
'73 416 UNIMOG DoKa
'85 300GD G Wagen