I stumbled across this. Don't know the owner, don't know the car, don't know nuthin'. Just looked like an intriguing candidate for someone.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=252095352&dealer_id=63332223&ct=p

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1990 350SDL (It's a work in progress) 250K mi
1991 350SDL that was SUPPOSED to be a parts car 323K mi
2000 F350 Powerstroke 180K mi, 100K mi on B20 - B99
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Gone but not forgotten
1982 300D
1991 Jetta ECO Diesel

If the car is as described that would be a very favorable price.

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98 E300 DT
97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME!
97 S500
97 E300D
86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
86 300SDL
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Did you notice the license plate ,"Florida ".The State which is known for low mileage ,one owner cars.No low mileage on her but condition looks great,this usually means a healthy amount of upkeep completed ,ask about reciepts to the seller who ever takes it for a spin.

Would be a good deal for someone if the service records support the claim "Well maintained."

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Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

$2500. for a vehicle with 289K on the clock?

Would you pay it?

I'd pass.

No pics of the engine bay? Looks like low quality cell phone pics as well as low light.

If I lived there I would go check it out, and if all is up to snuff, I'd make an offer.

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70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Well, I payed $1400 for my SD with 225k on it and I would guess a repaint of my SD to get the paint looking like that would cost me $500+, so maybe $1900.

Although my next Benz is going to be either a TD or CD in 1+ year from now.

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1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

Interesting --- I believe someone said low quality cell phone pics...could be right - I was thinking they need to turn their flash off.

So what's up with the right front wheel --- it appears to be stripped of all paint, or painted a dark color, or totally grease/oil covered.

Also noticed a grill badge of some type -- that could 'maybe' be a positive-maybe? Could indicate the owner is aware of mileage recognition....?

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62 W121 190DB - Original CA/AZ Car - Excellent Example
99 E300 Turbo Diesel - 362,000...Awesome Daily Driver
01 E320 Wagon - 297,xxx (wife's work car)
01 E320 Wagon - 131,000
02 Land Rover Disco SE- 110,000
87 BMW 325is (E30) Full Restore - Son's
06 Mini Cooper 'S' - Son's
87 Toyota FJ60 Land Cruiser - Showroom Condition - 152,000

84 300D - 142,xxx :cool - "Sold"
83 300D-"Sold" - 211,456
85 300SD-"Sold" - 213,789

I paid $1500 for mine just a few months back --- 198,000 on the clock with service records up to 140,000...Owners wife talked him into a certified pre-owned Lexus, and he bought a sweet Dodge Cummins Pick-it-up...he lost interest in the SD, and to him it was just an old car leaving some oil spots on his driveway...

He thought it needed 3 new window regulators and motors-cause that's what his neighbor told him! His neighbor also told him he'd never find window motors for a car that old - His neighbor is a retired Chevy dealer mechanic...A few other minor issues that I knew were common and no big deal ----- he was firm on price, I will admit that.

So with help from fine forum members relative to the windows, $50 bucks to a friend of mine that works at a body shop - $20 in plastic jaw pieces from one of our fine on-line MB parts suppliers......My windows work fine!

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62 W121 190DB - Original CA/AZ Car - Excellent Example
99 E300 Turbo Diesel - 362,000...Awesome Daily Driver
01 E320 Wagon - 297,xxx (wife's work car)
01 E320 Wagon - 131,000
02 Land Rover Disco SE- 110,000
87 BMW 325is (E30) Full Restore - Son's
06 Mini Cooper 'S' - Son's
87 Toyota FJ60 Land Cruiser - Showroom Condition - 152,000

84 300D - 142,xxx :cool - "Sold"
83 300D-"Sold" - 211,456
85 300SD-"Sold" - 213,789

Yes if
1. I needed another 126
2. The photo's and the sellers statements remained correct. That price is not to far out of whack for this area.

Brian - I wouldn't pay that for a rust belt car

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97 S500
97 E300D
86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
86 300SDL
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Have you been quoted for a decent paint job in the last 30 years? Even if you did all the prep work yourself. Sanding, taking out molding, windows, it would still cost well over $1000. If you don't do the prep work, then the price quadruples...

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

At 289K, the potential for engine/trans issues is huge. A vehicle with 150K or 200K for an additional $1K is a far better value.