It's the twin of my 240D. Only is has the palamino interior, I still have yet to see another Caladonia green 123 with black interior. If everything other than the engine is in pretty good shape I'd offer $700-$800 cash. Don't tell him you have another engine waiting for it if it needs it. I'd be surprised if the engine really is toast. These engines rarely loose bearings, but it's certainly isn't out of the realm of possibilities, especially is the owner has been taking car of it.

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