Forum member 83240D (David) did the motor swap. Went through it very thoroughly after the previous owner got shafted on a bad eBay deal. He claimed to have $6000 into it after a year of ownership. I'm waiting to here from David as to exactly what he did and will report back.

Jack points have some surface rust, as does the door jams. Missing some exterior trim pieces. Dash is cracked up, seats look fine but have some spring sag. Runs and drives fantastically. Really good pep. Shifts are a bit stiff...

$999.99 REDUCED to a forum member. Put rock solid firm on my prices on CL to avoid the lowballers. Gave $1500 in trade. Not enough time to mess with this one.

***1987 Mercedes 190D Diesel Drives great 30+ MPG***

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

$999.99

Drive it anywhere. Make it go away.

Replacement engine with 130k
Brake work
Suspension work
Climate control work (no AC)

Takes a long time to rack up $6000 in repairs at David's 45 an hour. Drives great.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

PM sent.

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Strelnik
Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

Can't believe this has not sold yet.

curses! Strelnik probably nabbed it

Very tempting. Only a 5.5 hour drive from Dallas.

YES HE DID

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Strelnik
Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

Congrats! Looks like a nice one!

I keep waiting for Tyler to contact me, so we can get the deal going.

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Strelnik
Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

Well why not call him out publicly??? Oh wait.............

It's not like he just had a baby or anything!! Oh wait again.........

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Unfortunately my time is more limited and my performance is diminished. I simply did not have the time and energy to devote my usual diligence to this car which is needed for an out of town buyer. I regret listing it here.

Craigslist is just too easy, and the reason why I rarely list cars for sale here anymore. 3 photos, brief description, BAM! Sold locally within a week or two. Someone stopped by yesterday with $1500 cash. He needed a work commuter so he could finally start a supra engine swap on his Lexus.

Sorry to lead you on, Strelink. Though I made no indication that you snagged it, I know you were looking forward to more information on the car and perhaps completing a deal based on that information.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Yes.

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Strelnik
Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

man that can be a bad situation. i had a verbal agreement (via PM's on another board....also, not implying that existed b/t you fellas) w/ a guy to buy his SPG and he sold it to a local buyer from a craigslist ad while i was waiting to go to pick it up. i was a little irritated but nothing i could do....i'm glad to see you guys are handling it like gentlemen!!

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James 4:8

"...let us put aside the blindness of mind of those who can conceive of nothing higher than what is known through the senses"
-Saint Gregory Palamas, ---Discourse on the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ


Centrally located in North East Central Pa.

BTDT......nothing you can do except chalk-it up to experience.

Unfortunately, it's not something that's enjoyable to be put through......