Hi Folks,
I just went to look at a 1983 300d that is for sale here in PEI. I would appreciate any comments\advice.

Here are the particulars:
original owner, 200,000 kilometres (about 120,000 miles) ac/sunroof, pw, pdoorlocks, great interior,
good body (but a little bit of rust on the inside bottom of the doors & along the rockers)

Concerns:

- Hasn't been really driven steady for about a year. Was started last In Nov/01
- The engine won't turn over as the battery was weak & it was cold ( I suspect a starter or cable issue? as the headlights were bright- but no starter clikcing or glow plug light)
- Trans. oil leak under oil pan of trans.- actually leaking on the exhaust pipe
- The front of motor seemed a bit oily - but no drips on the ground
- Muffler & brake rotors are pretty rusty

The owner will give me a call when the motor is running so I can take the car for a spin, check the blowby, accessories etc............

She is asking $4500 Can - but is VERY open to offers.

My question - Is there anything specific I need to be looking at on this
year\model of MB? Should I be concerned about any of the above problems? (obviously the non running is a bit of an issue )

Thanks in advance for your help!!

Aivars

ps Car also comes with an extra set of alloy wheels & other odds & ends