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Originally Posted by mbzkid
240D (manual everything preferable, and 83-85 also)
300D or 300D Turbo (83-85 preferable)
300SD
1968-76 BMW 2002 (I’ve been waiting for the owner to get the title for over 2 weeks) I don’t think he’s going to come through.
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The 300SD parts are no more expensive than other MB.
As to your age 16-17 yr old, if you keep this car through college, get a job or get married, the 300SD is better, more comfort, slightly higher speed and better power IMHO.
Your father likes the 240d manual because if you fry the clutch it is not expensive, built like a brick, and the car is economical + slow, all good from a parents view point.
The 1980 240D manual windows and trans 150 miles away going for 3k, sounds good, but will it fill the long term need???
A 1985 300SD would be perfect = better gear ratio and power.
Ouch, a 1968-76 BMW 2002, hmmm, I am in the BMWCCA, it is a nice car, they are not a bad car, IF you can do all the work yourself, but if it goes to the independent garage or worse a dealer, be prepared for large bills $1,500 to $3,500 on repairs is common, if you get rough (street race) with it, plan the high end twice a year.
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