Well, I've learned my lesson. And you all have the right to say I told you so.

The 1983 Euro 300D I just bought won't pass PA inspection because my mechanic says the frame is totally rusted out. He says the carpet is holding the thing together. Mechanically, it's very sound and has no serious problems that he saw.

So I need to try to resell it, recoup some of my money, and start my MB diesel search once again.

What can I reasonably expect to ask for this car? It has about 191k miles, is a 4-speed manual transmission, has relatively new tires, and internally is in fairly good shape.

Thanks.

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1983 Euro 300D, 191k
1997 VW Jetta, 121k