Hi this is my first time posting here, though I have been reading for a little while. I am realy interested in purchasing a 1980-85 300SD. But I have a few questons first. How much does it cost to maintain one of these a year? I drive 10,000-12,000 miles a year about 50/50 city/highway. I am in highschool and only 17 so my budget isn't huge. But I can do most of the work myself. I do all of the work myself on my current car, a 93 Toyota Camry so are the 300SD's any harder to work on? My Toyota never breaks though I have put a lot of work into it. I like to keep my cars in really good condition, so I will have to take that into account when figuring out what a 300SD will cost me. I figure if I am going to work on, and work for a car it should at least be a cool car that I like. I am doing reserch now and plan on buying one in the spring in the 5k range give or take. So any information about what to look out for will be greatly appreciated. Also I need this car to last me at least 6 years and 80,000 miles because I will be going to college in 1 1/2 years.
Sorry for the long post but I will appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.