[notfarnow]

I've got a '99 e300d... I've had great luck on the peachparts forum.

Things to watch for on that car:
- front spring perches can rust and fail
- the vast majority of idling/driveabilty issues are caused by air leaks around the plastic fuel lines + fittings.
- people will say over and over that the intake manifold has to come off to change the fuel lines. They don't... Take out the windsheild washer bottle and the fuel filter, and you have full access.
- new engine and transmission mounts will TRANSFORM your car
- seized glow plugs can be an absolute, game-changing disaster on that engine. Be very, very, very, very, very careful about taking that on, or hiring it out to a lackey

I've had mine for 4 years, it is a great car. Beautiful ride, even handles decently... Great interior, and it's a joy to work on. Enjoy!