I found an 85 300d with 180K on the clock.

The Good

The body is completely straight, all the trim pieces are there and in good condition with the exception of the grill which has part of the plastic broken around the hood release.

The engine fires straight away and don't even need to wait for the plugs although our daytime high is over 100 right now. Arizona. However feels anemic, prolly needs valve adjust, IP purge, filters etc..

Transmission shifts well although 1-2 is a little abrupt.

There are no oil leaks!!!!

THe engine compartment is VERY clean.

The bad.

Paint has oxidized on the hood and overall is dull.

The finish on the wheels is shot but they are not curbed

AC not functioning

HVAC blower motor not functioning

rear windows not functioning

sunroof not functioning

cracked dash and cracked instrument cluster.

antenna doesn't retract all the way.

I think those are the major issues. I am contemplating trying to rehab this car but seller wants 1600. I think its worth 1K and will need lots of work. Maybe 2K plus. The car might be worth 4500-5K if it were brought back.

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1981 300TD
2005 C55
2004 E500
1999 ML430
1992 400E
1998 C43
2001 SL500
1988 300SEL
1986 190E 16V
1991 190E 2.6

Hey bud not to be rude or anything but your in the wrong section post them at the diesel disscussion section ... according to your discription that car is only worth $750-$800 and resale value is $2500 to $3500 is probally the most you can make off not much ppl like diesel because of the price of diesel fuel... if you do the math you going to make a little pocket money repairs including the price of the car is going to be 2.5K for repairs and parts... anyways good luck...

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Current Garage
2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress
1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs
2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver
1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car
1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap??

Sold
1987 300SDL 200K+
1994 S320 181K mi
2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi
1999 S420 130K mi
1980 240D 360k mi
15+ Others that has come, stay and gone

GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
1995 E320 SE 220k mi
1984 300SD 350k mi

Pretty common issues for the W123. AC and sun roof can be bears to make right and the AC will still be weak even so. Other issues are easy. No oil leaks IS uncommon.

I have a hard time believing AC and some paint make it worth $5k tho.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)