I know nothing about diesels but would like to learn. Would this be a good starter project?

http://mysite.verizon.net/res8o8rq/1983mercedesturbo300sd/

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86 W126 560SEL
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85 W126 380SE Cranberry
79 W123 250
78 W123 280E
75 W114 280

I would suggest an older beater. That way if you screw it up, it is less money out of your pocket for the experiments.

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170K is low mileage for that car. I have two, both over 280K, and they run very well. black smoke could be due to a clogged air filter, or a meddled with IP air filter is easy to fix. a meddled with IP can be impossible.
it concerns me that the PO only has 100 miles on the car. it appears to be in good condition, but you will need a lot of learning before you will be happy with this car. if it is cheap, (under 2000), and if it is not a necessary driver, I say get it. if the seller wants tons of money, pass. Lots of similar vehicles for sale without the problems this may have.
John

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My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

How many dollars? That is going to be key in making your decision. Have you looked at this forum members SD? Mercedes 300SD - $2500

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98 E300 DT
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97 S500
97 E300D
86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
86 300SDL
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Price is $800 but I would offer no more than $400 or $500.

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08 W251 R350
97 W210 E320
91 W124 300E
86 W126 560SEL
85 W126 380SE Silver
85 W126 380SE Cranberry
79 W123 250
78 W123 280E
75 W114 280

Running and driving you could not go wrong with your offer.

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15 VW Passat TDI
00 E420
98 E300 DT
97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME!
97 S500
97 E300D
86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
86 300SDL
(o\|/o)

You cannot go wrong at that price. Some folks get more than $500. for a parts car. If you are successful in fixing it's issues, you might get a fine running vehicle out of it.

FWIW, those aren't the correct wheels for that vintage SD so, you may encounter some offset related issues.

Otherwise, I say go for it!

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Jump on it! The paint looks good, and I see no obvious signs of rust.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

.......for $800 it's a steal. If the a/c works, it's worth 3 times that. For that price it is a great learner. Actually looks to be in better shape than mine originally. Take it for a test drive and let us know what the engine sounds like.

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84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

In New England a rust free body like that without an engine is worth $500!

If its runs and drives you can't really go wrong for $500-$800. Body looks decent enough, re pad the seats and clean it up.

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$800 for a running subaru is a good deal. That price for an sd is a really good deal. BUY IT.