Rusty '79 300d -- Should I get it?
 

Local guy has a (supposedly) fine running, but rusty 300d for sale for $500. Should I get it for a beater, drive it 'till it dies and then part it out? Or let it pass?

I have no designs toward taking care of the caner -- it appears to be nearing terminal. Especially in my rediculously humid environment.

Haven't driven it yet, so I don't know how well it runs, but there's rust on the rockers, hood edges, around the lip of the sunroof and some on the fenders. It's also quite musty and appears to leak significantly into the cabin and the trunk.


Whatchall think? Should I spend any time looking into this thing or run away?


Bill


edit: Umm, I think I caught some wierd virus from this site -- I'm also in the process of buying an old 300 wagon. Help!

Try to get it for less.

When you try to get it for less, tell the seller you need the extra money to seal the front and rear window, and the sunroof. You may also need to give it a bleach bath, in case there is black mold in the carpet and seats.

I'm sure there is -- looks like it's been sitting and leaking for quite a while.

Know what -- I think I'm gonna pass. Mold makes me sick and I don't look forward to remidiating it to the point I could actually sit in the car without winding up with bronchitis.

Thanks Larry.

I don't know about your state but would it pass an inspection if needed in your state?

Yes very good point. I just moved to the area Ft bragg. What are the emission laws on diesel cars/trucks here? Sorry I'm a horrible thread hijacker but just wanted to know.

Not sure about the specifics, but I think if you are able to find a sympathetic indy, it's not too tough.

I'm pretty sure that vehicles from '96 and newer have to pass emissions, but those older do not.

Getting the car in question inspected wouldn't be a problem for me, but I've passed on it.

If anyone's interested, I could get info and post it here.