Hi all, thank you for a wonderful forum. I have been gathering much needed information and doing a lot of research here over the past few weeks as I begin my search for a quality 81-85 300D to purchase.

I found a 1984 300D Turbo for sale with 113k miles for $2500.

The paint is beautiful, the vehicle starts, runs and drives well, and the interior is in great shape.


But there are a few things that concern me:

1. The transmission was rebuilt two years ago.
2. The seller reports that after rain or washing, the floor under the back seat carpet is damp, but he doesn't see a leak or know where it's coming from.
3. The switches on the back windows don't work. The windows themselves work and can be activated by the driver's control panel but the switches in the back don't work.
4. The blower/ heater fan doesn't work.
5. There is no AC...the seller states that he doesn't see an option for AC but can't be sure because the blower/ heater fan doesn't turn on and he therefor can't tell what temp air is coming out. I though AC was standard on these vehicle but deeper research shows it was an option.

Are any of these red flags to you? I find it a bit odd that the transmission had to be rebuilt with relatively few miles on the odometer.

The seller stated that he bought the car from an individual who purchased it from an auction that claimed they had received it from on elderly woman's estate.

Any advice on whether this is a really good deal on a low-mileage vehicle or if there are potential red flags?

Thank you!