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09-15-2013, 11:08 AM
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1975 300D Look Like a Good Deal?
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/4067299991.html
Thinking of scooping this up next weekend and wanted to get some opinions from the more educated Benz folks before taking the plunge. It's 2 minutes from my house so I will taking a gander at it today. Let me know your thoughts. 
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09-15-2013, 12:02 PM
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if as described, wait until next weekend and it will be gone. take $1000 cash and be able to take it.
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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.
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09-15-2013, 12:10 PM
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Agreed with the exception of rust. If some can be seen there's probably more. Pull up the carpets and remove the back seat. Get under it and poke around with a screw driver. If decent probably a good buy.
- Peter.
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2021 Chevrolet Spark Formerly... 2000 GMC Sonoma 1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021  2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels 1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles. 1984 123 200 1979 116 280S 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 1971 108 280S
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09-15-2013, 12:15 PM
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If in decent shape, I plan to at least leave the guy a 25-50% deposit. Just hoping this rain lets up so I can go kick some tires.
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09-15-2013, 12:56 PM
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How does he know it will drive 1000 miles? From looking at it, I'd say it could only make it 823 miles.
Seriously, it looks like it will need a lot of body work.
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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
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09-15-2013, 01:10 PM
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I think unless it runs and drives like a new car $1000 is a bit too much to pay. I bought a really nice running 76 300D for $600 and used the motor and tranny in my 74 240d that the lovely #3 daughter filled with gasoline and drove a hundred miles in. Course that was fifteen years ago I suppose if that matters.
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09-15-2013, 01:20 PM
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IMO
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09-15-2013, 02:29 PM
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I was going to say, it was worth the price....with the nice exterior color....then I seen the two brown doors.....to much money in my eye....both doors would have to be removed....stripped and hopefully color matched.....and sure just needs a valve adjustment and let me guess....the ac just needs a charge.....no photos of the interior.....if that is trashed....more money out of pocket....as it sits maybe 500$....after an inspection maybe 800$.....wouldn't go over a grand though....
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09-20-2013, 09:12 PM
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I ended up passing on the car. A friend ended up getting it for $700. Its gonna need floor pans so, looks like my welder will get some use with the car. It did drive like a dream though.
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09-20-2013, 09:37 PM
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Take lots of pictures. We always enjoy a good repair story!
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2004 F150 4.6L -My Daily 2007 Volvo XC70 -Wife's Daily 1998 Ford F150 -Rear ended 1989 J-spec 420SEL -passed onto its new keeper 1982 BMW 733i -fixed and traded for the 420SEL 2003 Volvo V70 5 Speed -scrapped 1997 E290 Turbo Diesel Wagon -traded for above 1992 BMW 525i -traded in 1990 Silver 300TE -hated the M103 1985 Grey 380SE Diesel Conversion, 2.47 rear end, ABS -Sold, really should have kept this one 1979 Silver 300D "The Silver Slug" -Sold
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09-21-2013, 08:28 AM
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I love how people always misrepresent. This may be nice 1984 mercedes 300d turbo, 102K MILES one owner until may 13--PRISTINE but per the seller:
"This car has not been freshly detailed, it has always been kept in this tip top of shape Recent work i have done in last 30 days, OEM--> Steering box, ball joints, steering stabilizer shock, 4 high end touring tires, front end alignment, oil filter, fuel filters, air filter, front rotors/pads, back pads, compressor/dryer" I've never had steering box, ball joints, tires, AC compressor fail at the same time on any car that I had MAINTAINED for a long time in pristine condition - especially on a MBZ. What else is he lying about?
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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.
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09-21-2013, 10:27 AM
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I had a 75 300D and miss it every day, but I put a TON of work into it. Unless you enjoy doing lots of body work it's not worth more than a few hundred.
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