I am planning to look at a '83 Merc. 300CD in Miami. I'd like a reference to a good mechanic in the area that I can take this car to.

Also, what should I be aware of as common problem areas for these cars? The AC doesn't work (no compressor) so that's one less system to inspect
The windows and sunroof have new motors and switches so they should be good.
The odometer reads 91,xxx miles I asked (over the phone) if this was the correct mileage, and was told that it read about that much when they (dealership) bought the car and the odometer has worked properly as they test-drove it.

The thing that worries me is... it was on E-Bay, twice, and didn't sell either time. The Buy-It-Now was pretty low, too. Granted, it's a black car with no AC in Miami, but I was still surprised.

Karl's German Auto in pinecrest (south miami) is where my 240D was serviced for years when my grandmother drove it... they will work on all german cars but mostly older benz diesels... i dont have a number for them here at work though so ill post it tonight after i get home