After using this forum as a guide, I bought my '87 300TD through e-Bay for $5,900. It is rust-free with 131,000 miles and as far as I can tell has no major problems. There are some minor things I'm working on and loving to do so as it gives me a chance to become familiar with the her. In fact, as I read posting-after- posting I have already been wondering if these MBs are considered hobbies or affairs! Good luck and look for rust-free.