is 1983 300D Turbo CLASSIC?
 

Hi All,

I am thinking to buy diesel car. There is 1983 300D Turbo, with 186 k miles for $3800 miles, in southern california. the seller claims to be in outstanding conditions. I checked the emdunds and for the best is $1202 for private party. What am I missing here? The seller told me it is more than 20 years old, so it is classic car? Is it? I do not think all the cars can be classic, becuase they are 20+ yrs old.

Thank you all

Sam

oaouda,

If all 20 year old cars were classics, most of the cars in Junk Yards would be classics.

I would say to be a classic, a car would to have to be a limited production model. Thus a 300D would never be a classic.

P E H

I did some digging, and I found this list
Future Classic Mercedes
1968-1971 300SEL 6.3
1973 350SL
1973 450SE
1975-1979 450SEL 6.9
1992-1994 500E /1992-1994 400E
1986-1987 190E 2.3-1.6 Manual

They qualify for classic plates in most states, it's an age thing.

By it's meret as a fine automobile, and especialy being chrome and shiny with a nifty looking interior, sure I'd say it's a classic. People stare at mine when I pull in a gas station...

Re: book value.
About any book value is worthless for older cars, it's supply and demand, and market value. Any running, non terminaly rusty 300D should be worth $1000-$1500 I believe, a truly nice one would be worth $3500, sure. But beware, *nice* is a relative term..

Don't forget the 1987 190D Turbo.
-Joe

Joe,

I will add it to my list

Thanks,