I second the notion that this is a $300 -$400 car. If you do
take the plunge, I know where a very nice running motor is
that only has 141k on it ....not a rebuild either, but you will need to swap
heads for the TD.

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project