1981 Mercedes 300D

not mine no affiliation

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It's always something simple
91 300D 603.960 (from japan) 194K
92 Toyota Diesel Landcruiser HDJ81-t 116K
02 Golf TDI new head courtesy of PO
87 300D
97 BMW 525 TDS Wagon 5spd
bunch of Onan and other diesel generators

Seriously, for 13,000 what else could anyone buy in today's world that is both well made and infinitely repairable and has character? I would buy it today for 8,000 and not think twice!

That gear shift knob looks almost like it could be a manual... could it be?!?

Edit: no, only two pedals visible in the last picture. Darn.

Kurt

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- '79 240D - engine swap complete! Engine broken in! 28-31 mpg! Lovin' the ride!
- '86 190D (W201-126) - 2.5 NA engine, 5 speed, cloth interior, manual climate controls, 33-34 mpg (sold to forum member).

Well, I thought the seller wants $13k, not 8K.

There are a lot of MBZ diesel to be had for $13K or $8K. I would never believe a 30 years old car with only 46km or 30k miles. May be Jay Leno's collections.

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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.

W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

Thats 13K in Canada i'm assuming. I have no idea what the current exchange rate is so it may be a good deal.

Not anymore. It's working the other way now, though not too badly.

Not sure what the street rate is but I am selling on eBay right now in USD and am losing 5+ percent on each transaction on the money exchange.

A decade ago, different story. When I bought my red Texan SD back in 2002 it was $1200 USD and I paid $1850 to buy the money order for it here in Canada. OUCH.

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

1.00 USD = 0.987078 CAD12:50 PM EDT

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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

That's a nice rig, but I agree, I'd prefer a 240D with a 4 speed manual, OR a Euro 300D with a 5-speed manual.

In either event, I am not a fan of the vacuum-controlled climate control.

But, it does look like a really nice sedan.

PE

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

i love non-turbo 300Ds... i'd take it!!

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1981 NA 300D 310k miles

... dash cap...

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"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

thats not a dash cap

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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

Be sure to mention that at the bank when they are gouging you for many percent more to actually make the transaction (transfer, buy a cashier's check, etc.).

I said the street, not the board....

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

The top portion looks a bit worn from UV and skin oils for that mileage claim.

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

I agree... the dash cap on mine has a different pattern than the glove box door. Its not noticeable unless you are looking for it.