During my most recent trip to pick a part, I came a across a '79 300CD, brown ext, black cloth interior, and a 5 speed manual. Any idea's what it's worth? It's not torn apart yet and has a mostly flawless straight body. I could probably take it off their hands for less than $1000. If not, I'm definately taking the trans.

get it just for the tranny. and if you dont want it i will take it

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• 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400E *146,000 Miles*
• 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Turbo Diesel Biodiesel *SOLD @ 346,000 Miles*
• 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo Diesel Biodiesel *SOLD @ 284,000 Miles*

Man, if its in nice shape I'd surely go for the whole car! Put it back on the road!

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

awesome, good for you. when you get it home, could you do me a favor and measure the drive shaft for me? Also, If you end up not taking the car but getting the trans, and you are putting this trans in a sedan I would buy the driveshaft from you. also please check the ratio of the rear end and let me know what it is

take care

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

If you can buy it whole and get it back on the road, you should do it. A black interior makes it more desirable and since it's cloth and stick, I'd guess it's a Euro. That would be a NICE daily driver.

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

Where is it? I'd scoop that up in a heartbeat.
That's just about my favorite color combo, and a 5 speed? Forget about it!

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Yes, you did find a goldmine of sorts.

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RRGrassi


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

Problem is, usually once the car has made it's way into a salvage yard it is not allowed back out. It is a title thing, and I'm not sure if it's just a "yard policy" thing or a legal issue...

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Can't you apply for a "salvage" title?

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

GRAB IT ! .

Be aware it's a conversion as Mercedes didn't make any 300CD's with manual trannies but it'll be a great driver , even having no turbo .

Depending on what state you're in , yes you can apply for a salvage title , it'll need a brake & light inspection , those are easy and cheap , just make sure all the lights are working and the brakes have new pads before you go in .

Collision insurance is co$tly or not available on salvage titled cars but who cares ? it only $1,000.00 and you're not driving the title .

I buy most of my vehicles from scrapyards as there's better selection of unmolested originals for less $ there .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

Do not procastinate if you want it act fast. If you decide you do not drop me a private message or email. You also may get a shock if they are aware what certain parts are worth.Thanks.

Barry ;

Although he doesn't say where he's from , I've been in P-A-P's all across America and they're always very affordable , I've never seen any transmission cost over $125.00 regardless of what it's out of nor how rare . this includes Getrag 6 speed and Rolls Royce , yes , I've seen both in Pick A Part plus many more rare cars , they really don't care .

Here's hoping he saves that Coupe as Diesel Coupes are hard to find and I've always thought about converting one to a manual tranny , the 5 speed just sweetens the deal .

In So. Cal. most Mercedes scrap yards sell the 5 speed tranny for W-123's for $250.00...

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

Ship me the euro lights, bumpers, 5 speed transmission, driveshaft, shift rods and flywheel please. Yes, it's a goldmine, buy the whole car if you can. If you can't, take the Euro injection pump, bumpers, headlights, transmission and everything associated with it... those parts all together are worth thousands. Also sell them on MB shop please.

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1980 240d
1999 SL500

As the others said, grab it!

It does seem strange though, I thought the CD was a US market only car. Very strange to see one with cloth interior and a 5 speed!

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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

I could see it, how strange a find will mine be after im done modifying it if something untimely happens. my family wouldnt have a clue what my car was worth, they see 1982 and just shake their head. they have no car class

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)