I have one. No problem getting parts so far. I've really not had any problems. The water pump was different but I was able to locate it and have it shipped in 3 days.

My next concern is to locate a new radiator just for the fun of it.

Major differences are bumpers and headlamps (euro). Interior on mine is cloth. No smog pump on mine and Ive noticed several emissions differnces even on the same models. I've had no ignition problems yet however I do have a low miler.

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1984 280SEL, 62,000 miles
Euro model in the USA
1983 300D (Totaled out 10/2004)
New Factory Mint Green paint
Palomino int
1982 240D (Steak dinner for two)