Helping lady friend sell 1985 TD Wagon; perfect interior; 130K miles; all options work; new paint; diesel or veggie fuel; lady owned perfect turbo; I know pictures are a must; we'll try to get some. Lady wants $3,500 for quick sell to buy new car; Diesels are not my thing so is it a good price to move it fast?

130k miles for $3500? You'll have it sold in about one second. For these old cars, condition is everything, and the only way you can prove condition is to have lots of pictures - underhood, body from all angles, interior (dash, seats, console, rear seats). "New paint" is the only glaring variable - why was it repainted? how well was it repainted? If it was repainted for under $2000, you'll get your $3500. If it was repainted for $5000, you'll be able to get more.

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1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600

To get top dollar the car needs records to show the mileage is authentic.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

All the above comments.

Carlos, get some pics posted up on here and ask about the maintenance!

why does it have new paint? and what is this "veggie fuel" she is using?

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'98 E300 turbodiesel

Carlo(s) are you out there? Assuming the vegoil conversion is already done, or are you saying it's 'ready' for conversion?

I really miss my 1984 300TD wagon, Max. What a great car.

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OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Anyone heard from Carlo(s) again? Doesn't seem to be answering pm.

Been out of pocket for a few days. The wagon is already converted to run either diesel or veggie. I took it to an indie to adjust the fueling (smoking a bit) and repair rear axle noise that turned out to be loose mounting for the rear right accumulator. Gave it back to my lady friend and guess what? she liked it back again and changed her mind about selling for now. My take is that prices of new cars scared her!. Alas it is a woman prerogative to change her mind.