What is the difference? First time this newb's heard of a 350SD.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/1401407702.html

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04 Honda Element AWD
1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler
1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4
1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting

350SD has a 3.5 liter version of the aluminum head 6-cyl OM603 first seen in the US in the 86-87 300SDL. That engine is infamously known as the rodbender (see my avatar). Fabulous performance and economy when running right but do your research before opening your wallet. Otherwise the same body as the 81-85 300SD with feature improvements and enhancements MB made as the W126 line as it progressed.

IIRC the 350SD was only sold in the US in 1991. The LWB 350SDL was sold in 1990 and 1991.

Sixto
87 300D

That car has been for sale for a long time. They are attractive cars with lots of power and good fuel economy. It is priced reasonably. So you have to wonder why it hasn't sold. There is a reason. Go look at it and find out why.

If the original engine failed and was replace by the factory, then no worries.

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2012 S350 BlueTEC 4Matic
2007 ML 320 CDI
2007 Leisure Travel Serenity
2006 Sprinter 432k
2005 E320 CDI
1998 SLK230 (teal)
1998 SLK230 (silver)
1996 E300D 99k, 30k on WVO
Previous:
1983 240D, on WVO
1982 300D, on WVO
1983 300CD, on WVO
1986 300SDL 237k, 25k on WVO (Deerslayer)
1991 350SDL 249k, 56k on WVO - Retired to a car spa in Phoenix
1983 380 SEC w/603 diesel, 8k on WVO
1996 E300D 351k, 177k on WVO

The armrest is FILTHY, and the seats and dash are covered, I'd start there.

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LoL the owner can't even maintain his camera

Well, it's an interesting ad. IMO judging by the 2 pics available it looks good enough to check out. As mentioned before, you need to find out if the engine has ever been replaced by MB. If it hasn't, high oil consumption means the engine may be on its last legs.

Some people drive them till they drop, then replace the worn engine with the more reliable 3L version.

Having sold a few cars in Southern Arizona, I can think of a reason why it might be taking a while to sell. IT'S BLACK!

Definitely worth a look, but don't make any commitments without reporting your findings. Better yet, if there's a forum member with more experience ask them to look it over for you or with you.

If you're going to be driving back and forth between PHX and Verde Valley often, all those steep grades on I-17 should help any engine problems show up quickly. In summer heat .

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