1982 240D 4 speed with 309k miles and a trunk triangle to boot!

No rust, just some small spots here and there. Engine runs well(I think it does), transmission shifts decently(I've never driven stick before), AC works, sunroof works, all 4 windows go down via the hand crank.

I think it has a vacuum leak somewhere and the ignition key only works in the ignition.Front right door will not catch all the way. Interior needs to be cleaned up and drivers seat replaced. I also suspect the fuel tank sender may be gunked up since I drove it home almost 180 miles and the needle did not move.

I have never driven a 240D and boy is everyone right. They are slow but the 4 speed helps.

This is the replacement for my step dad's Aveo that bit the dust. I just need to clean it up, replace engine mounts, make sure the suspension is good, engine is strong, etc.

But, I do like it. I also named it Pancakes.

You need a maple air freshener. Nice find.

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2013 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon
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"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

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1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL

Thanks, a forum member here tipped me off to it.

Tuesday I will diagnose the vacuum system, inspect everything and make a list of what needs to be done, pull the tank sender and clean it. I don't even know if it marks its spot. Probably does. I'm just pretty damn impressed I drove it home.

Nice acquisition! Should look really nice next to the 300D . Sounds like pretty typical maintenance issues. The door not catching all the way is from the block mounted on the frame, there is a plastic piece on the bottom (right below the hole) that gets brittle and either crushes, disintegrates, or snaps off. I've found that a piece of wire duct taped on is a good substitute for the broken-off plastic piece, all my doors close right now. I can take a picture if this doesn't make sense. Run a few tanks of StarTron/SolTron (same thing) in there and it should help with the gunked sender.

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

I'm going to pull the sender tuesday. I've cleaned them before. I really like this car. It's fun. If there was a cheap 240D club I just barely missed membership.

Looks good Joe. You got a deal on it!

What color is that? Hard to tell... Some pics it looks like Light Ivory, some it looks Manila Beige

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg

It's Manila Beige, same as your 280CE.

240D's are fun. Very, very simple cars.

Ignition key only works in the ignition is a common happening - the lock cylinder was probably replaced with a used one. Pretty easy to remedy with a call to the dealer.

Manual climate control? Sounds like you got a major deal!

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1982 240D, sold 9/17/2008
1987 300D TurboW124.133 - 603.960, 722.317 - Smoke Silver Metallic / Medium Red (702/177), acquired 8/15/2009
262,715 and counting

Guys, I probably got a steal lol.

Nice! But, my 280CE is not Manila Beige, she is Maple Yellow

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg

Looks like you already have a possible culprit for the vacuum issue.

I saw a thread here where a member fixed the door issue by screwing a panhead screw in where the tab used to be on the striker block.

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Chad
2013 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon
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
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL

yeah. I need to figure out which hose to get and to test the vacuum system. The door locks do not go down with the key (Its the correct key btw)

We determined that Joe's motor is not the original one. Notice the cruise actuator, there is a no stalk inside. Also note the VCV on the IP, a car with a manual doesnt need a VCV haha

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg

yep.. So it may actually have less than 309k on it. We also found out the options code have "820 FOR TOURIST USE" which I find interesting.

I have some work to do on this car. Nothing I cannot handle.