My parents are in France, taking care of my grandmother. They need a car, but don't know how long they'll be there, and don't want to spend much money. I'm trying to convince them to pick up a 240, 300D or SD. Anyone know what those are going for in Europe? My dad could probably go to Germany or England to pick one up if they are cheaper than in France (which according to the nurse they hired is the case). TIA

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1984 300TD

try www.ebay.de or www.ebay.fr for price comparisons. I would think Germany and France would be similar. the french Ebay is pretty sparse, and I dont speak any french so it was a hassle for me.

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

I really don't know the prices in Western Europe, but I suspect that they are high relative to everything else that may be available. This is simply because they (W123 diesels) seem to be so scarce there. Now, in Eastern Europe, that may be another story- there seemed to be plenty there last time I was in Ukraine (2006).

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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)

The 300SD was not sold in europe. They might be able to find a 240 or a naturally aspirated 300D.....but I doubt it. They'd be better off buying a newer golf or something.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

Thanks. They just need something cheap and reliable. I thought the W123 would work out.

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1984 300TD

Wouldnt recommend buying a car in the UK because of right side steering wheel.
If you're looking for a low price MB, try finding a W201: these are bullit proof and still much around. Except for W124, all else is trouble.
However, being in France, I say a french car is probably the best choice for a good price. A Big size Peugeot 407 or 607 is not bad.

Good luck

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Wife, who is currently in Odessa Ukraine, reports that there are few W123s now, though they were plentiful 3 years ago. Then again, she may not be looking for them as I was at the time....

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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)

Very few 123's left in Western Europe.

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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

Where in France are your parents? Have they got themselves sorted with a car yet?
I'm in France... ...

Small town called Pornic, near Nantes. They haven't gotten a car yet.

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1984 300TD

Here's a well known site to browse for used cars:
http://www.automarche.fr/

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