New to the forum, but have found it to be very interesting! I hope that I can get some good advice regarding my situation. This is a long post (and likely incoherent) so I thank you in advance.

How does one safely bring a "hibernating" 300SE back-to-life?

I am trying to create a "plan of action" on a '91 300SE that has been sitting unused in a garage since 2001. It has about 55,000 miles on it, and it appears to be in excellent condition inside and out.

Now what? I can do things like change the oil,plugs,anti-freeze...but is that enough? What should I change or replace before the first turn of the key? It does have some gas in it. Is that jelly now?

People have told me to open the valve-cover and get some oil in, close it up and then crank it a little without the plugs in just to get the motor moving a little before fully starting it. I really don't want to damage anything by doing anything stupid!

Should I just flatbed it someplace?

Also, is this a good car? Should I keep it once it is running, or should I sell it? I know nothing about M.B.s. I'm not a mechanic, but I am not totally useless either. I can do the "basics" for the mopst part.

It is a beautiful car, and it is really my first up-close look @ a Mercedes and it is a very different car than the Nissan I use now! I would like to get it running and keep it for myself, but if the 300SE has a troublesome reputation, then it may not be worth keeping it.

What does everyone think?

Thanks!!!!!