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Originally Posted by TheChevyHDMan
Yes its a sedan my fault lol shes a 300D and a turbo, but not a TD. Ok here we go, Battery in, car fired right up. No guages at all fuses look pretty corroded. Alarm wont stop going off, brake line blew above the rear end, Runs really good. Inner part of the rear tires worn to the belts (bushings or alignment?). Power door locks dont work, I dont even know where else to go the car is rough on the outside and inside, but motor and automatic feel strong. I got it for 500 bucks.
I am a complete virgin to these cars, how do I even know if this car is worth fixing/ or spending my time on. Thanks again for your help
William
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$500 is in parts car range. If it runs and drives, you're doing pretty well.
If there isn't any rust and the body is straight...well, you're doing even better.
Here's my $0.02
Now...some things are cheap to fix and just take a bit of your time. These are things like cleaning up electrical connections, or checking over the vacuum system(s) with a mityvac (necessary tool!).
The alarm can be disabled pretty easily. Simplest way...not arm it. However, if you didn't get a valet key (round plastic head), you'll have a hard time doing that. Other more permanent methods can be found on this forum.
But, yeah...consider: oil change, trans fluid change + filter, power steering fluid change + filter, change the fuel filters (two in the engine compartment) and maybe some fuel / brake lines depending on condition. Check the condition of the fuel that has been sitting in the tank - it can wreak havoc if it's "infected" with "algae". Definitely change the coolant (use the proper coolant!!). Check the condition of the belt and fan clutch.
One thing that you'll notice if you are having age related suspension problems...is the numerous amount of rubber bits. I'm leery of what the [suspension renewing] future holds for my car, but...it'll be cheaper than car payments
Useful link:
http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/articles/124.1x3_buying_tips.txt