My brother has a 1991 350SDL he picked up from a friend. The car is immaculate show room condition, except it needs the engine overhauled. I was told the oil pump drive rod (?) broke and one or more bearings are spun. The oil pan was removed and at least the bearings and the oil pump were inspected. The engine will start but there is no oil pressure. Car is in St. George Utah. I was told the outside color is offwhite. Mileage = 155,000.

So here is your chance to rebuild the engine with the proper rods and have a great road car.

Add'll information: I haven't seen the car. My brother is in the used car business in SO CA and lives in lower Utah. He comes to SO CA about 3 times a month. He is not interested in hauling this car to the auctions in SO CA. I talked with him at length about getting this car to an enthusiast through this board.

I can get you pictures, I have the Utah title in front of me. I have the VIN number. My brother has access to nationwide transportation. This has been a Salt Lake City car and is very clean.

I don't want to be involved in the transaction, you can deal directly with him. If you've got the time and space this would make a great car once the engine is repaired (replaced).

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)

What's he asking for the car?

i have interest!! any pictures and how much?

I think you ought to see the pictures of the car, but in discussions with him, we're thinking around $4,000. That should get you an almost showroom car (except the engine). I think the service records may be available but that isn't a promise from me, I don't want to lead you down that path of disappointment. I do however think the stamped maintenance book is still in the car.

Keep in mind this is his personal side project and this isn't a commercial listing. He has good access to nationwide vehicle delivery.

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)

I don't know how much of a premium the 350's bring... but I doubt it will even bring half of that at auction. Any pictures of this car? Service records would be a plus

I agree, 4K for a 166K mile 350SDL with a blown, partially disassembled engine is about 3.5K more than I'd be willing to pay.

I would think around $1500 to $2000 at the most.

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91 350 SDL
91 300 E
85 300 D (sold)
79 300 CD (sold)
91 300 CE

I may be wrong here but don't replacement engines for those cars sell for around $12,000?

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)

The car is not worth $4,000 in its present condition with a blown motor. At auction it might bring $1,500 or so.

-George

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'81 300TD (White) 225,000 miles
'85 300SD (Burgandy) 239,000 miles
'86 300SDL (Silver) 340,000 miles

I Have A Non Computer Literate Friend Who Is Interested In This Vehicle. Do You Have A Firm Price And Can You Help With Getting It Shipped To Central Ohio? Send Me A Telephone Number So We Can Call Whoever Has The Car.

What he said. Sad but true.

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One more Radar Lover gone...
1982 VW Caddy diesel 406K 1.9L AAZ
1994 E320 195K

Good Chance This Car Is Not An "sdl", But An "sd". Title Says Sd.

Not likely, I go to auctions weekly, see running MBZ selling for that much.

Easy enough to tell if you have the title. 350SD VIN begins with WDBCB34. SDL VIN begins with WDBCB35.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

According to the title its a 350SD. I've never seen a 350SD only a 350SDL. After seeing the owner manual front cover that said "350SD or 350SDL" I did a search here and found that a 350SD does exist. Apparently only about 2,000 of them were imported ???? Anyone know the difference between a 350SD and a 350SDL?

Easy please, remember I haven't seen the car.

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)