OK, I'm pretty much settled on a 1987 300 SDL Turbo Diesel. I looked at one today, 170,000 miles, good external appearance, interior worn and dingy... obviously not well maintained, suspension didn't seem tight... even a bit rattley. air-conditioner never worked since the owner bought the car from her brother, Turbo seemed a bit sluggish. I remember driving an early model Turbo diesel years ago, and that seem to have a bit more briskness to it despite its significantly lower horsepower. All of this was for $7000.

So, any suggestions were I can find a really mint condition 1987 SDL in or around Los Angeles? I might be able to go a bit higher dollarwise if that makes a difference between an average car and a great one.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Peter4