Questioni've seen a few of these cars on yahoo used cars. i really like this car. what should i look for when checking it out? are there any common problems that i should look for? i live in new jersey, and would like to buy from the this area. and how important is maintainance for this car? is it worth it to buy a fixer upper, or should i go all out a buy the best condition that i can afford. how much to totally overhaul a car like this? thank you.
AnswerWelcome to the Diesel family.
A smart MB diesel owner is well educated about the vehicle.
Read these threads, and become an expert, before you buy.
I suggest you bookmark these pages, and join the forum.
E-Bay: Alert Thread
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=110194
Generic advice/information:
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142392
Do It Yourself Resources
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/forumdisplay.php?f=28
Who has the most rust and still drives
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=86054&page=1&pp=15
Rust stoppers.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=115595&page=1&pp=20
Welding the wrong metals can kill you
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1041594#post1041594
The HORRORS - Rear window RUST!! Help!
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=129289&highlight=workmans...
I think I am losing my "floor"
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=723827#post723827
W126 water in trunk
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1008174#post1008174
W123 hood hinge trough, compost
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1046195#post1046195
