I believe 71k miles is for real...but the car hasn't moved in two years (except just recently a couple miles to the shopping center parking lot with a for sale sign).

It's a turbodiesel.

I'm brand new to Mercedes...looked at them from time to time, but never owned one...I'll probably install a vegetable oil kit (from Greasecar.com) in this car...I have a '97 Passat TDI right now that I run on veggie oil.

Sorry for what must be a VERY repeated question, but in general, what should I watch out for (problem spots) for this vehicle, and what additional problems could I have because it hasn't moved in two years (besides driving it to it's present postion a few days ago)?

What kinds of maintenance will I want to do right away? Fluids throughout?

It looks VERY good from the outside...I haven't got in it yet or driven it...the owner is asking $4500...I only wish it was a wagon...maybe I can buy this one and someone will trade me their wagon .

Also, I'm used to VW maintenance ('93 Eurovan, '97 Passat TDI)...kind of expensive...Volvo ('99 V70 XC) was TOO expensive for me...how will Mercedes compare to these on average?

Your thoughts?

Thanks very much...