From the ad, it sound like he either knows nothing (or everything) about cars.

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/1539602719.html

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

Despite the fact that the ad was in all caps, I read it anyway. I hate it when people do that.

Seller says motor is junk, yet still wants three grand. Methinks he needs to step away from the crack pipe.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

180K miles and low compression? Something's wrong. The ad mentions water damage (and a salvage title). Wonder if it sucked water? Odd...

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

Go take a look at it. Take a compression tester and ask him how much biodiesel has been ran in it.

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1998 E320 150,000
1980 300SD 240,000
1965 190D 79,000

???

You must mean WVO.

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AJ

1985 300D (SOLD)

seller is not that knowledgeable but obviously has too many diesels it appears, see this ad for a w123 240D with only 89K miles on it!!! which hes selling for $5900, way more than the 96. If these were on the W coast they would have been sold already I assure you. I don't know about the 45 MPG claim though, that is way out of line with reality. Try 30 MPG
http://greensboro.craigslist.org/ctd/1537908152.html

Oh, if anyone needs a tow and a meaningful checkout I know a mechanic near Statesville, just down the road

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'95 E320 Wagon my favorite road car. '99 E300D wolf in sheeps body, '87 300D Sportline suspension, '79 300TD w/ 617.952 engine at 367,750 and counting!

Its called a SALESMAN.....

Thats why they continue to attempt a sale of ICE to them ESKIMOS.

Please don't take my comment as racist if your an ESKIMO.

SALESMAN:: Must be able to talk the talk , but NOT walk the walk.

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Eric in Plano,Tx
85 300D 277K overall miles
65K on WVO (2 tank)
Rebuilt Transmission at 245k miles.

96 CE LT1
94 Nissian Hardbody
96 F250 XLT PowerStroke (also runs on WVO)

I work with an Eskimo. And I have seen him buy ice...in drinks...at a taco stand...in Pacific Beach, CA.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

Hurricane recovery?

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Charles
1983 300D, bought new, 215k+ miles, donated to Purple Hearts veterans charity but I have parts for sale: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/296386-fs-1-owner-83-mb-300d-turbo-rebuild-parts.html

Ad says it went off the road in heavy rain, so maybe it settled in a ditch (???). Beats me.

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

If it went under water even halfway, I wouldn't have it!

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Charles
1983 300D, bought new, 215k+ miles, donated to Purple Hearts veterans charity but I have parts for sale: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=296386

Water damage + salvage title = tough to insure, if you were considering it

Even as a parts car, it's a mixed bag - electrics might be iffy, interior may have mildew issues. Is the compression bad because it sucked in water and rusted? Were the bearings repacked or are they going to wear?

When an enigne sucks in water, rust is the least of your concerns. Bending rods is most common. Water dont compress well.

I looked at the add again, where does it say anything about water damage or salvage title? what an I missing here?

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Did you look at the ad linked by OP? It mentions another listing for the same car, with more details, in the cars section.

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)