Since you are a HS student and probably don't have big bucks to spend for an upgrade ride, could you tell us what would be (in your thinking) better basic transportation and what do you think would be easier and less costly to maintain and operate. The problems you mention on the 77 300 D are not very difficult to correct. Is that all that is wrong with your 77. How is the body? Is it decent or is it a rust bucket. Where do you live? If we knew that maybe we could find someone to help you.

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!