M110's are notorious leakers, especially at the front seal and between the cam box and head. The valve seals wear and cause oil consumption but they can go a long time like this. Replacing them is a major chore because the "cam box" needs to come off.

They are kind of noisy by nature.

Look for 1-2 bar oil pressure at hot idle.

The euro version has around 185 HP and is a blast to drive.

Passing emissions tests can be a problem, but I gather that is not an issue in Florida. If you need to find an exhaust system with a cat, that could be expensive, but you can probably get the non-cat version from Timevalve.

I have not had any trouble with title or insurance with my euro 107.

Sounds like a decent car that needs a new home.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe