Right now I'm in the market for a nice wagon. While a 123 wagon with a turbo (I believe 81-85) would be most desireable, they are a tad hard to come by. Any other good wagons made I should look at? I'd like to use it for a mobile detailing business.

what is your budget?

I'd like to keep it under $4000.

Expect to be patient to find a decent example in that price range....and don't end up jumping at the first heap that comes your way....The wagons bring a higher price than the Sedans or coupes do.

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1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche

Have you considered a Subaru wagon?

Tad small. If I can't find the 300TD I want, I'll probably find a nice Volvo wagon. Any decent domestics out there I am overlooking?

Had to chuckle to myself since I originally started looking for a Volvo wagon and then found my '87 300TD. No regrets here . . .

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Steve
'87 300TD - 132K - Soon 4-Sale
'84 300D Turbo - 122K - Driving
'77 VW Type II - 77K - Restored
'08 250EX Ninja
English Bulldog (Brier) - My best friend. Passed away 12/02/04 while in my arms.

300TD.
Took me about six months to find mine at $3200 with 135k miles. Dealer had mistyped the number on the internet ad by a couple of grand but once it went out at that price, had to sell it at that price. Dealer also thought the mileage was inaccurate but I found paperwork in the car confirming the mileage. Sometimes you get lucky. Patience helps.
If you can live without a turbo, the 79-80 models sometimes bring a lower price. At altitude, I couldn't live without a turbo.

Use oodle to see if you can find one off the beaten track. Or, wait for the cold weather. Someone in a northern clime will want to rid themselves of one once the bad glow plug stops it from starting below freezing.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

volvo 850 wagon $1000-$2000 range

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Jennifer
90 350sdl

here's a wagon idea.....