Looking to purchase a 82 300D w/180K but wanted some insight on what the problem might be.

The tranny engages reverse normally however forward is a different story.

When I put the trans in D i can rev the engine up and hold it and it will slowly start to take off, takes about 15 seconds to get to 20MPH. After that the car shifts and accelerates well and cruises nicely at 70-80 MPH.

The owner tells me that this happened all of a sudden one day after work, he said it was fine that morning.

Does this sound like a problem in the trans or in the torque converter?

Thanks

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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

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