Ok,

this is my first time at the forum after being directed here by a couple MB/WVO people I know. I'm looking at picking up a diesel wagon for WVO conversion and have zeroed in on the '87 300TD.

I've been poking around and have come across a couple in my area (Los Angeles), both with around 300K miles and in the $6500 range. I'm leaning towards one of them because of a recent engine/transmission/AC rebuild, plus extensive service records and receipts.

Given the market in SoCal, this seems fairly reasonable. But, the logical side of me says 6500 for a car with 300000 miles on it? Is this insanity?

I'd love to hear some other users' anecdotes on 300TD mileages for a well-cared-for vehicle. In my web trolling, i haven't seen anyone mention having these things much more than 300,000-400,000 miles.

anyone out there care to reinforce my decision?