I've been car shopping here lately for a newer model car to use as a daily (or semi daily) driver and I just keep getting sucked in by older Benz. I assume everyone here understands this sickness...

So I've found a '72 280SE 4.5 locally that cosmetically, is about a 7 or 8 out of 10 (exterior and interior). Evidently it was in storage for the better part of two decades and the current owner has been bringing it back up to, and has allegedly achieved, daily driver condition. Before I do anything I'll get the records for the work that's been done. He's been very straightforward that he has no maintenance records prior to storage.

I don't know anything about these cars, specifically any trouble spots I should inspect IF I decide to go take a look at it. So I'm here asking for advice.

The overall question I have is the relative dependability of 280SE's and more importantly, parts availability.

What say ye?

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1991 300D 2.5 "Rocinante"
2002 Golf TDI "Teen Spirit"
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1984 300D
1966 Mustang I6 3sp
1985 Mazda RX-7 GSLSE
1982 Toyota Supra
1977 Datsun 280z
1971 Datsun 240z