Other than the usual (PPI, service records, A/C, A/C conversion, rust, etc.), are there any other areas to check out on these models? I remember someone worried about timing gear teeth material on 560 SEL's up 'til a certain date, E500's needing a wiring harness replacement .... stuff like that.

And the favorite game of all time... estimated price.
Don't know mileage on 300SE, both seem to have dark interiors.

A rainy Valentine's Day project for the forum.... thanks.

And by the way- is there a standard PPI for MB? Is a good local independent going to be looking at the same stuff as a dealer? Is there a sheet, a checklist, a form?

I had a PPI from an indie. I could have done a better job myself and saved my money.

Choose wisely.

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

The 300SE shows 174k on the odo, with a blue interior. The silver 420SEL has a grey interior. Both seem nice enough, although they both suffer a bit from the etched wheel syndrome. No dash cracks, maybe a bit sad on the floormats, and the usual small rub marks on the left driver bolster.... but not horrible.