I bought TWO MB Diesels this month and I am so happy! I sold my wife's 2002 VW TDI and bought her a 1984 190D in excellent condition, paid $750 for it. She has driven it almost 1,000 miles so far and it hasn't used a drop of oil. I had to put a new A/C compressor on it but that's all. Great little car IMHO.

I ran across a 1982 300SD, tired paint, 127,000 on the odometer( not actual, I am most sure), tranny needs some TLC and adjusting, multiple vacuum leaks, new tires, perfect interior, A/C works but not really cold, just cool....$500! This car starts flawlessly, no smoke, I've driven nearly 500 miles since I picked it up and oil level is perfect.

I am now the proud owner of an '85 SD, '82 SD, and an '84 190D. Man it's been a good month!


Kevin

lucky you. i picked up my 300sd for $300 a little over a year ago.

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Man, I'm jeolous of both of you.....my 84 SD ran $3200....

Not sure if I got ripped ( I don't think so, nice solid Texas car ) or you guys just know how to dicker better than me.

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1998 W202 C230 - The money pit of late.
1984 W126 300SD (356,800 miles) Gone to the wrenchapart
1984 W123 300D Gone to the wrenchapart
1972 W108 280SE 3.5 (sold but not forgotten)
1986 Buick Grand National 3.8l Turbo (86k miles)
1966 Glassic Model 'A' Replica http://www.glassicannex.org

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Luck is far more important then skill.

Also congrat's on getting rid of the car payment and lowering your insurance cost.

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'10 Chrysler T&C Stow-N-Go White. Grandpa's ride.

'13 Chrysler 200 Touring Candy Red. Grandma's ride.

Age and cunning will always over come youth and vigor.

I sure wish I could find deals like that. Sounds like you guys end up being in the right place at the right time.

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1985 300D Turbo ~225k
2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k
1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k

I have been after the 190D for 7and a half years. The PO gave me my first diesel (1981 VW Rabbit, purchased new by them) seven years ago. I saw the 190D in the carport and jokingly said to them that I would own it next. They didn't give it to me but close. I had the privilege to be the PO pastor (my first church) and they have always wanted to bless the ministry. I know that God will bless them.

The '82 Sd was sitting on the back row of a car lot in Taylors, SC. I just happened across it. I told my wife upon seeing the car "if it runs and drives I'll give'm $500 for it. I really wanted it for parts. The salesman said he needed to get $500 out of it so I didn't negotiate. I gave him the money and drove it home (@60 miles one-way). I have been driving it for almost a week and it runs GREAT! No smoke, noises or rattles.

Fuzzball, don't feel bad about the '84 for $3200. I paid $3200 for my '85 SD with 149,000 miles only to find out that there was some significant rust. Too late now!

Kevin

I know of one '34 Packard 12 convertible victoria which the present owner picked up in 1941 from a Baltimore Packard dealer's used car lot...for $65. The guy had it laid up in his garage since 1960, and it just came out for a mechanical "freshening up" two years ago...the old guy took it for a spin and then returned it to repose in his garage for the kids to fight over when he kicks.