I am thinking of purchasing my second mercedes - a 1978 300D (I have driven a '72 250 for the past 3 years). The body is in great shape, little if any rust and the interior is OK - needs a good cleaning with a few tears here and there. The car runs fine and probably has over 300,000 miles on it (the odometer quit at 227000).

Here's what doesn't work - the blower motor doesn't work so I don't know about the H and AC, grinding noise coming from front right wheel when you turn the car to the right (wheel bearings??), sunroof motor operates, but grinds (sounds like it has come off/out of the track??).

I know nothing about diesels, so I really don't know what I'm getting into with this car - any advice? What should I check before I purchase??

BTW, price is $550. Thanks.

Ryan

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RG Newell

1984 300D
1972 250
1986 560SL
1991 300CE