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I want to get a larger diesel sedan so I am looking at a 300SD and not a 300D (not interested in the 300SDL or 350SDL). I just sold my 82 300TD wagon last year, so I ma familar with the W123s.
I like the style of the W116 300SD over the W126 300SD. I have access to a 1979 W116 that appears to be in great shape. If a W116 is in good shape well cared for, is it worth the trouble, or should I just look for a W126?
I know that there were many improvements going from the W115 75-76 300D to the W123 300D, and that the W123s have proven to be much more reliable and did not have the scary repairs like the heater blower on the W115. My question is how does the W116 300SD compare to the W126 300SD? Other than the fact the W116s would obviously be older and greater potential for rust, what are the major "gotchas" for the W116s?
I like the style of the W116 300SD over the W126 300SD. I have access to a 1979 W116 that appears to be in great shape. If a W116 is in good shape well cared for, is it worth the trouble, or should I just look for a W126?
I know that there were many improvements going from the W115 75-76 300D to the W123 300D, and that the W123s have proven to be much more reliable and did not have the scary repairs like the heater blower on the W115. My question is how does the W116 300SD compare to the W126 300SD? Other than the fact the W116s would obviously be older and greater potential for rust, what are the major "gotchas" for the W116s?