I'm listing this for a co-worker. He just bought the car and ran into money problems, so he has to sell. He's asking $500.

Car is white with light gray interior. Paint is ok with some small dents and a few spots of rust. Interior is mostly there and in good shape, but needs thorough cleaning. Seats aren't cracked, but rear panel of driver's seat has come off and is sitting in back seat. Right rear door does not close properly. The car does not have a battery, and has not run in six months, reason unknown. I checked the oil, and it is not over or under full and does not have coolant smell. Tires and BMW alloy wheels are in good shape.

The car is located in Carson City, NV. If interested, call (775) 246-7076. Ask for Joseph.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

Is that a gray market car?

Reason I ask, is because that exact model is HUGELY popular in Europe and the UK, you used to see them everywhere. Diesel BMWs are highly sought after over there.

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

I don't know. How can you tell if it's gray market?

I do know that it's only the second 524Td I've ever seen.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

I doubt it's a grey market car, BMW imported the 524TD in the mid 80's and that engine was also used in Lincoln MK VII's and small motorhomes as well during that time.

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TXBill



Former owner of a few diesel MB cars
1998 Lexus ES 300 In Chicago We Trust

These are nice cars. This series of BMWs is really fun to drive. If anyone wants to buy this guys car, my mechanic has a "parked" 524TD that needs a diesel fuel system cleaning, fluid change, etc. to run. Automatic (yuck) but the two cars might produce one really nice BMW oil burner.

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Charles Cleaver
1975 350SE + 1992 300CE-24 SportLine 5-speed + 2002 SLK320 6-speed + 1974 W114 280
1986 190E 2.3-16 (Decomm rear self-leveling suspension; Euro-code headlamps) sold
2004 Audi S4 6-spd - sold
1969 (2) and 1980 Porsche 911T, S, and SC - alas gone
1987 300SDL - Graf Spee; Euro-code headlamps; 16-inch 8-hole wheels - sold
1994 E420+(E500 suspension/E-code headlamps/PAD chip) sold
1968 250SE 4-speed (NICE car) - long gone
1962 220S 4-speed/column mount - long gone

I'm told they only imported the automatic...couldn't justify testing 2 gearbox combo's for federal OK, since the automatic was the only gearbox in the Lincoln Conti and Mark VII, and the little motor homes. There was a 5 speed on ebay recently, that was clearly a gray market import.

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2002 Ford ZX2
2 x 2013 Honda Civics

$$$ timing belt cost.

Is it a belt or chain? My 325e had a belt that needed changing every 60K miles to be on the safe side (BMW recommended 90K). It wasn't a costly item, parts or labor - but I can't say for the diesel.

I love the Five-series BMW's. Much sportier than a 123 M-B. The 124 cars leveled that playing field.

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Charles Cleaver
1975 350SE + 1992 300CE-24 SportLine 5-speed + 2002 SLK320 6-speed + 1974 W114 280
1986 190E 2.3-16 (Decomm rear self-leveling suspension; Euro-code headlamps) sold
2004 Audi S4 6-spd - sold
1969 (2) and 1980 Porsche 911T, S, and SC - alas gone
1987 300SDL - Graf Spee; Euro-code headlamps; 16-inch 8-hole wheels - sold
1994 E420+(E500 suspension/E-code headlamps/PAD chip) sold
1968 250SE 4-speed (NICE car) - long gone
1962 220S 4-speed/column mount - long gone

It is a super wide belt that costs big $$$, and the labor isn't cheap. Figure arouf $400.00 to change the belt. If the belt breaks the car will make a good doghouse.

Or a better home for a Mercedes 5cyl and a stickshift..

Seriously, hope I can find one of these localy one day..

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

I'm interested if this car is still available. I'm just over the hill in the Sacramento, Calif., area. Please let me know!

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'81 300TD turbo <<sold 12/05 to another diesel nut

For you Midwesterners, I found this one for sale in the Cincinatti area:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?threadid=284920

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'81 300TD turbo <<sold 12/05 to another diesel nut

I talked to Joseph yesterday, but forgot to ask if the car is still for sale. I know he planned on working on it today.

Update: He's gotten over the short-term money problem, but is getting frustrated since he hasn't gotten it running, so it's still for sale.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.