Thanks for the info, Barry. When I got the 240D, I went through it quite well, using this forum, info from Kent Bergsma, etc. I built the tools and adjusted the valves, new fluids, new vacuum fittings, etc. So, I think the 240d is running about as well as it can.

I'm pretty excited about this 300d. I think that the paint will be restorable, whereas the paint on the 240d is a lost cause- lots of deep scracthes and what looks like a clear coat coming off.

Having been through the 240d, I know exactly what to check for on this car. For one, I'll take out the seats and pull up the carpet and look for a rusty floorboard. It seems like these things often get a firewall rust hole behind the battery, then water gets into the passenger side. We'll see.