Hey Guys,

I hate these "what's it worth?" threads as much as the next guy, but I'm in a bit of a quandary: There is an '84 300TD non-turbo euro wagon (auto , 250k mi) F/S locally that I'd like to save from a lunatic that's threatening to put an American motor in it. I've had around a dozen 123 wagons in my life, but none for the last 8yrs or so, so I've kind of lost touch with what they're worth.

It's in nice shape: short bumpers, euro climate control (no dreaded ACC pod), almost entirely rust free, and completely unmolested. Needs: cleaning up, rear suspension work, tires, rear hatch shocks, driver's seat is tired (euro cloth) but all others are very nice. Nothing I can't handle.

Anyway, I have WAY too many cars right now to keep it, but I'd hate to see it get trashed. I'm tempted to grab, clean it up, and get it in the hands of an MB lover. But what could I expect to get for a clean nothing-special euro Non-turbo? I know what the American turbo's are worth and I'm assuming that a euro will be less, but by how much?

Some pertinent details: '84 300TD, non turbo, auto, 250k mi, short bumpers, euro trailer hitch, white on blue (not exactly a popular color), euro climate control, hand-crank windows, no sunroof...um... If I missed anything that would help, just ask.

Thanks for your time fellas.

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Currently:
1972 350SL Euro 4spd
1973 BMW R75/5
1981 BMW R80GS
1995 FZJ80 with OM606 Conversion In Progress

I'd say the Euro is worth more to flatlanders. No turbo is a problem for those a mile high.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

I'm partial to white/blue

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Matthew McIvor

2016 E350 4Matic Black/Black
2007 GL450 4Matic with Off-Road Pkg Silver/Black
1995 E300 Diesel White/Gray
1994 S600 Euro Black/ Black Velour
1986 560SL Blue/Blue/Gray
1986 190E Blue/Blue 93k

I think it's a great color combo. Just not tops on most people's list...

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Currently:
1972 350SL Euro 4spd
1973 BMW R75/5
1981 BMW R80GS
1995 FZJ80 with OM606 Conversion In Progress

Well at least by 1984 they had the 722.3 transmission - so that's a plus.

As a rule of thumb I guess you'd be better off finding out what a 240TD is worth and then placing the (non turbo) 300TD between that price and a 300TDT

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!