Hi

I asked this question over in the G class part of the forum but I didn't get much response. I am considering buying a 1982 300GD G wagon to use as a daily driver, work vehicle. I don't have much more information on it other than it has 100k miles on it, maybe it has a 5 digit OD?

Why do I want to do this? I have a 1985 300TD that I have had really good luck with and I am hoping to get the same kind or reliability from the G. I will use it as a work vehicle moving tools and if I find I need it I will get a small trailer to move bigger stuff. I also plan on using WVO and I know these are one of the best engines for that.

I believe I have just blow the engine on my 1990 Chevy diesel after changing the glow plugs. It looks like a small piece of the GP came off and has blown a hole in the piston. ( I mean a really small piece, like I could barely see any difference in the GP's) I am tired of this crappy engineering, how delicate are these things?

So my concern is will a my local MB dealer be able to supply parts? I will ask this week. Will this be a reliable vehicle if kept properly maintained, and will it cost a bundle to keep it maintained?

Thanks