Might be a good one. If I wasn't up to my elbows in MBs and Volvos, I'd look at it. Looks like he'd take less...

For sale is a 1981 Mercedes Benz 240D. This car is not far removed from being a daily driver, upkeep began to surpass my mechanical knowledge, so I bought a newer car. Only real issues are fuel/radiator leaks that should be easy to fix with proper tools (I dont have) Speedometer doesnt work, but I've been told that is also an easy fix. DC mechanics cost far too much for me to continue to visit them. My dad is a mechanic and until the last 2 years he maintained things very well. Oil has been changed every 3000 miles. Close to 200,000 miles on this car. These cars often last 750,000 miles. Definitely a car that needs some work, but like I said until 2 weeks ago I had driven it 30 miles/day for 2 straight years with no trouble, only minor mechanical problems. Listed at $500, but open for other bids.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/car/63687802.html

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1984 300Sd 210k

Former cars:
1984 300D 445k (!!) (Strider) Original (and not rebuilt) engine and transmission. Currently running on V80 ( 80% vegetable oil, 20% petroleum products). Actually not, taking a WVO break.
1993 300d 2.5 275k. Current 120/day commuter
1981 300SD 188k (Hans) Killed by a deer

Sounds like a good deal but untill I strip the one I've got now I got no room for it.............

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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Section 609 MVAC Certified
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"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche

Oh, yeah, 750,000 miles...why not?
I always thought 500,000 was lowballing it anyways...

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Think Alternative Energy!
300CD '80 (now gone but not forgotten...)

I sent him an email. May buy it for the engine to put in my broken timing chain 1980 240.

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Rich Mason
Chapel Hill, NC
1990 300D 285k miles
1993 VW Cabriolet converted to 1.6 TD
1985 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD

Looks like it burns a quart of oil every 1000 - 1500 miles. He says its easy to start when cold with the new glow plugs he put in. No service history. I think I'll try and take a look later this week. I could part it out minus the engine for $500 bucks. Anyone need a manual transmission?

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Rich Mason
Chapel Hill, NC
1990 300D 285k miles
1993 VW Cabriolet converted to 1.6 TD
1985 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD

how much for the tranny, pedal group,axle etc.im in oregon.thanks john

Thats what I would want it for, the manual transmission setup....but I have no space left in my driveway for it...

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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Section 609 MVAC Certified
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"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche

Did anyone here get the car? The ad has apparently been pulled.

Ken300D

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1982 300D at 351K miles
1984 300SD at 217K miles
1987 300D at 370K miles

I can assure you it wasn't me......or SWMBO would have me living in it.

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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Section 609 MVAC Certified
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"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche