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07-07-2014, 06:35 PM
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what do you all thunk a one owner 60K 87_300D value?
I'm evaluating one for a guy and it looks too good to be true...
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "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! 
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07-07-2014, 07:23 PM
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I'll upload an engine shot and a dash shot and console shot... A real cremepuff here.
I've asked tor an additional 50 or so angles, to get an idea if it's ever had salt exposure... Typical white spots on the intake has me cautious...
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "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!
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07-07-2014, 07:25 PM
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Seller is asking $10K, so it deserves a real thorough inspection... I'm afraid to advise the guy one way or the other without hands on look...
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "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!
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07-07-2014, 08:14 PM
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If it's essentially perfect, I don't think the price is out of line. Perhaps a bit on the high side.
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14 E250 Bluetec 4Matic "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 154k miles 06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 172k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU 91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver on Tan, 142k mi, wastegate conversion, ALDA delete 19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi Fourteen other MB's owned and sold 1961 Very Tolerant Wife
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07-07-2014, 08:19 PM
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10k is ebay money for a diesel W124.
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07-08-2014, 07:04 AM
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What's the guy going to do with it?
If he plans to drive it, he's going to lose the premium he paid for it. If he's going to save it, why? For 10K, you're knocking on low end of the CDI range. After owning a 87 300TD for 13 years, and a CDI for less than one year, I know which one I'd choose. Jim
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14 E250 BlueTEC black. 45k miles 95 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 66k miles 94 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 152k miles 85 300TD 4 spd man, euro bumpers and lights, 15" Pentas dark blue 274k miles
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07-08-2014, 07:09 AM
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I think the reason people would pay that kind of money is a nostalgic commitment to the W124. But I agree completely that, for that money, a CDI with 175k miles would be the smarter choice for most people.
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14 E250 Bluetec 4Matic "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 154k miles 06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 172k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU 91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver on Tan, 142k mi, wastegate conversion, ALDA delete 19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi Fourteen other MB's owned and sold 1961 Very Tolerant Wife
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07-08-2014, 07:34 PM
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There are a lot of nice 98 and 99 W210 E300DTs out there with twice to 3 times the mileage and 3/4 to 2/3 of the asking price. Early to mid 2000s with CDI are around the asking price.
I would not want to spend that much on that model knowing what I know will need to be done to it. I don't care if it has only 63k miles, the rubber parts in the front and back are likely shot from age and that is $$$$ and a lot of time. Been there done that big time.
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The OM 642/722.9 powered family Still going strong 2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD) 2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD) both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023 2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles) 2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles) 1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh 1987 300TD sold to vstech
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07-08-2014, 08:18 PM
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I told the guy your story on your wagon, and explained it's gravity and time that kills most rubber parts...
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "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!
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07-08-2014, 08:21 PM
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07-08-2014, 10:34 PM
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I'm advising him to offer 6 for it, due to the need of the car, the age of the car and it's depreciation. Unless I get some AMAZING pics...
I would LOVE to have it, but I'm realistic... She's gonna scoff at the offer, and put it on eBay... If she sends me all the angles I have asked for, I'll post them here.
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "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!
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07-08-2014, 10:56 PM
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Makes sense. If I were buying it, $6K beats $8K and $10K. Selling? $10K - firm!
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