So I have this lovely '82 300TDT wagon in top condition full records, history, no accidents, no rust, sunroof, great stereo, perfect interior with 3rd seat, almost perfect in every way on the outside. Orig miles 79k. Well maintained/serviced, etc. I bought the car with 46k miles from the orig family owners (they had it at their vacation house since new)

so what is this thing worth???? just curious becuause either I will invest in new brakes, suspension, etc and get it set up for another several years of service or not.

thoughts/opinions appreciated.....

I'll give you $20 for it

I might go as high as $100

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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

280GE,

I always thought the original milage on any car was 0. Perhaps you meant the actual mileage?

P E H

look the car is not for sale, I'm trying to understand its value in regards to how much I should invest in updating it.

the miles are REAL is that better?

ACTUAL???

I've been told that becuase the car has 79k and is a turbo wagon with no rust and actual miles it's desirable

Polished up on ebay it could sell for north of $10k. It is worth putting money into.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

280GE,

I don't see anything with call the true mileage actual mileage. To me it sounds better than real mileage.

Maybe we could compromise on "true" mileage?

P E H

Just giving you a hard time 280. If it's as nice as you say, AC, cruise, suspension,etc. works works, I agree, maybe 10K.

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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

thanks,

that's what I was told locally, but was not really sure on whether to believe it!

regards,
280ge

It might be worth $10k-$15K depending on the market, maybe as much as $20k to the right buyer. If you have all records, and none of the seals and gaskets are worn out, you might be even able to get as much as $25k...

what are you guys smoking?

no abs, no airbags, sorry.... I don't see the value you do....

I think we have another eBay winner! Really, if it's as good as you say and the odometer never died, $10-15K is a realistic amount.

That's the value, it doesn't have those things, very valuable to purists...

Do we hear $30K........... ........ BB

Put the crack pipe down, take a shower, get a good nights sleep, re-read your post, and tap the brakes!

{all in fun}

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John