Hi guys 'n' gals
I just paid €1300, which I think is around $1650 for a 240td (that's a wagon ) from 84 with 365,000 kms... it has four new Continental typres and only needs a few minor issues sorted (gauges and vacuum of course) but p/o had just spent almost €1000 on a front end rebuild and it is in used but unmarked rust-free (for Europe) condition. I think I got a (very) good price...
It sounds like some US prices are kinda high...