Was tempted to go look at that one myself but really have to many cars already. (Or do I?....)

It looks pretty clean from the photos provided and if the mileage is accurate should be in decent condition. With the disclosed windshield leak I would be sure to check under the carpet for rust in the floor pan. I know all too well the damage that can be hiding there.

Take a look at the servo and see if it has the plastic body or the aluminum. If it is plastic, figure on it failing at some point and replacing it with an aluminum bodied rebuild or the UnwiredTools upgrade kit. ($500 - $700).

The window could be as simple as a bad switch in the center console (cheap) or a bad regulator (not so cheap). The fuel gauge is most likely a gummed up sending unit and can be cleaned if done carefully.

Rear seat bottom cushions can be purchased from GAHH for $250, add another $300 if the back is needed too.

Obviously, take a good close look at the suspension bits and see if there's anything there waiting to get into your wallet.

The W116 is notorious for rust issues but if this has been a southern car all its life that may not be as big a concern other than the potential for rust from the inside out if water has been leaking for a long time.

I'm a big fan of the W116 so my opinion may be skewed, but even if there are a few costly surprises, at the asking price (I would try to get it for less) you will still end up with a decent value.

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Joe

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