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I have an '84 300SD with a near perfect leather interior, but faded paint and high miles. On mine the A/C works great (Sanden compressor & 134A). I am also asking $2,500 for mine. All things considered and comparing the 2 cars, that sounds like a decent deal. Finding replacement blue seat upholstery at a wrecking yard is not hard if you want MB Tex, but leather is near impossible to find in good shape. If you want the A/C to work, you will spend 4-6 hundred to make the system work. The stock R4 compressor was basically junk from the factory (IMO), so going back to an R4 would again be a mistake in my opinion. You could have a new R4 and drier installed, have it leak tested, charged, and the system may last a season or two and still cost around $400 to fix. Installing a Sanden compressor, mounting bracket, drier, hoses, evac and charge will cost more (could be as much as $600), but the system should last the rest of the life of the car. As far as finding used parts to fix the interior, body and engine, there seem to be many 126 models in wrecking yards nowadays. For new parts, I suggest Pelican Parts. Being in CA, the service is great with next day shipping (parts in stock), and the prices can't be beat (from what I have found). As far as DIY help (online), there is no better place than right here!.....Rich
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