True, but take two late model 99 E300D's one has been under salt water for a day or two because of Ivan and the other has lived in CT since new. Assuming both were dealer maintained which one would you buy?

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1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I am about to increase the number of 240D's on ebay by one.

I have a 1980 240D in pastel grey with a black interior. Just turned 140k miles, one owner, garaged for 25 years, original paint, perfect dash, zero rust, all documentation including window sticker and very methodical records.
All original glass, becker radio, unmolested in every way,no undercoat.
The nicest 240D that I have ever owned, looks like it did in about 1981.

I am listing it tomorrow. Bids will start at $19.80

So why sell it? Aren't you a diesel lover anymore?

The reason I say this is everybody knows how hard to come by such a good example and any diesel lover would love that one!

Whats your ebay name? I'd like to watch this one...

Cheers,

Bill

Hat Guy,

That reminds me of a wonderful(?) scene I saw a few years ago at Daytona Beach when you could drive a car on the beach with limited restriction. I saw some kids driving Daddy's E55 (FL Plates) along the surf line occasionally hitting puddles of lovely salt water, spattering the brine all under the car. I wonder what the effect will be on that car in the future??????????. Ever wonder why some cars' aluminum in the engine bay is corroded?

Also, I can't count the number of times I witnessed all sorts of cars, exotic, hi end, even diesels driven by Daddy's jewels at the local dragstrip. "Only going to a late movie" Ha Ha

One just never knows. I'm always looking for the car from that little old lady, hopefully not from Pasadena.

I am unusualimports on ebay. The car was owned by a school teacher, she special ordered it in 1979, and she kept it garaged its entire life. She kept every receipt, and she was thankfully never in an accident, and she didn't smoke. The car has been in Memphis,Tn since 1980.

Hi Herb. Glad to see you back on board.

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'87 300TD - 132K - Soon 4-Sale
'84 300D Turbo - 122K - Driving
'77 VW Type II - 77K - Restored
'08 250EX Ninja
English Bulldog (Brier) - My best friend. Passed away 12/02/04 while in my arms.

Holy crap.. I live 3 minutes from where that dealer used to be.
I wish I were in a position to buy my 240D right now... I would be all over that - it is EXACTLY what I am looking for.
Good luck with it!
~D.J.~

taking care of it. A very commendable approach that I consider "enlightened materialism"...sadly in retreat in our throwaway culture.

"There once was a man named Mike Mulligan who had a steam shovel called Mary Anne...and he took such good care of her that she never grew old."

Oh well, no sunroof or power windows, but a beautiful car!

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'83 240D with 617.952 and 2.88
'01 VW Beetle TDI
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD
'89 Toyota 4x4, needs 2L-T
'78 280Z with L28ET - 12.86@110
Oil Burner Kartel #35

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Thats awsome it was probably a leased car so they don't care. Next owners might though If I had a leaser I would head for the water to!


That is a nice 240D I wonder what it will bring?

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2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Thats a beautiful 240D! It looks a lot like my grandma's '79. She's taken great care of it too, and it is in immaculate condition. She had the same idea 25 years ago, buy a great car, keep it in great shape, and drive it forever. Honestly the car will probably outlive her, and she's happy about that, it means that she'll never have to go through the hassle of buying and selling a car ever again.

Oh, and its not for sale, I already asked.

Peace,
Sam

Wow. I just looked at that auction, and am beyond stunned. It hurts.. I want that damn car.. BAD. I have no place for it up here, and it would have to go home while I am at school, and that's an issue with mother.
That is beyond amazing, frankly.
Good luck and everything to whoever buys it... I'm going to go buy a lottery ticket right now.
~D.J.~

I'll sell you mine. 1983 240D, 219k miles. Starts right up and runs well. 30mpg. No A/C (Natch) and a vacuum leak in the central locking system. A couple of small dents but other than that it is in good shape. Uses less than half a quart every 500 miles. $1995 and it's yours.