What would be a good price to pay for a euro model 1986 300d, 6cyl, automatic in average condition. Whats the pro's and con's of owning.
Not too familiar with diesels. Search of the net provide almost no information on this year and model, someone here must have owned one in the past that can provide some insight.

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benzino

duplicate post, right?

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I might suggest that one should try to evaluate the vehicle as if it were a gas engine, then add about $1000 for the diesel.

You see, if you were to buy a brand new model, a diesel engine is about a $3000. option, maybe more.

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1984 300SD TURBO DIESEL

Is the euro model turbocharged?

No.

'86 is the W124, if if is a Euro, it has already been through the EPA/DOT certification, and is in your area for sale right?

Hardly any cars came into the USA after 1986 because the value of the DM changed as regards the US Dollar, and it would not make sense to think of bringing an '86 over her because the cost of importing it would be far far more than its market value. see www.foreignborn.com

If it really is a good one and the conversion has been done well it might be worth a look, if the price is good. (I don't know much about the W124 diesels, though

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

Thanks to all that provided info on euro 300d, just needed some insight
on this model, thanks all.

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benzino