I've not seen it yet, but the buyer claims it's in immaculate condition. His asking price ($6k) seems unconscionably high to me. I've long desired a Mercedes diesel casually, and with my company moving its offices into the burbs I now need a daily commuter, preferably one I could one day convert to biodiesel.

Don't know a lot about the cars, and I'm wondering if the aficionados here could tell me

1. What's a good price for this car, assuming normal wear but no visible physical defects?

2. How DIY-accessible is this car? I've little car experience beyond changing oil, but have an engineering background. I've heard that when buying a 300D from the '80s, you can expect to spend $3k on repairs alone in the first year, but much of the work can theoretically be done yourself.

3. How long really do these last? 250k miles seems to be pushing it, for something that'll be going 130 miles per week minimum (probably 10k/year).

Sing, do a little research. Use the search key. And forgive me, but when selling a used car, in my opinion there is no such thing as an "unconscionably" high price. It's a free market, and anyone can ask anything they want for a car. They may not sell it, but it is their right to ask any darn price they choose. It's your right not to buy it, too. But "unconscionable? I don't think so.

Sorry for the small rant, but I get tired of people complaining about the asking price of used cars. You don't like it? DON'T BUY IT!

Rgds,
Chris W.
'95 E300D, 232K, and clicking them off at 110 per day