My 92 300D has been a dream to own. In the last 60K I have had to do: tie rods, shocks/struts, tires, 1 ball joint, radiator, hoses and thermastat, fan belt, tensioner, fan clutch and fan, vacuum pump for doors and one vacuum actuator (driver's door). I now have 185K on her and she needs rear links and the ASD light is on for some unknown reason. My mechanic will pull the code on Tuesday.

90% of the above I was able to do myself and enjoyed most of it. The car looks and feels like it is good for another 200K. I would be willing to spend more on a car with more options, in above average condition and with and a good history. I think it paid off in my case.

By the way, my 2.5 doesn't leak a drop and I do not think it should.

Good luck

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1996 (W210) E300D 86K - Traded in for a Lexus
1992 (W124) 300D 2.5 Turbo 202K - Sold
1983 (W123) 300D, 146K - Sold
1970 280S, 263K - Sold - Beginning of addiction