I have been going through the service records on my new ride and found the original window sticker. Purchased from Overseas Motors Corp. In Ft. Myers Florida in 1981. The options include: Becker Europa Stereo Cassette for no cost, front center folding armrest for $139, air conditioning for $1,386, and electric windows front & rear for $682. That brings the grand total to $22,917! And so far the most expensive shop bill to date is $870.23, ouch! It is from a shop in Wisconsin from 2005 for new rear axles, cv's, sway bar work, tie rod work, and a valve adjust. The cheapest bill to date....a free tire balance from wal-mart! Also happened in Wisonsin in 05'. It's good to know the history of the old girl...

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1981 240d (The Diplomat Car), 1988 Dodge W250 (The Bruiser), Volvo 262 (The Never Ending Project), 1972 Duece and a Half (Will Winch Over Anything)

So how much did you give for her ?... as a comparison....

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

I paid $2000 for her. Came with two sets of tires (summer and winter) and a bunch of spare parts...

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1981 240d (The Diplomat Car), 1988 Dodge W250 (The Bruiser), Volvo 262 (The Never Ending Project), 1972 Duece and a Half (Will Winch Over Anything)

Sounds like a winner anyway you look at it.

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Junqueyardjim
Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. C.S. Lewis



1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!

If you adjust for inflation, the original purchase price is the equivalent of $54,000 in today's money.

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1981 Mercedes 300TD, 1994 Honda Civic Del Sol
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