Hello All,

I currently have 2 w123's. A 300D Euro import 4spd sedan and a 300TD station wagon.

I've been fixing up the station wagon to sell or trade. It has 170k miles and I'm in the process of repairing rust. I'm not sure what it's worth. Any thoughts?

I've had an offer to do a partial trade for a 1996 w210 E300 diesel, non turbo, with 180k. Apparently one of the perch springs has been replaced but not the other one. It has some body rust. The owner wants 4k.

I also know somebody with an 87 300TD with 140k miles on a rebuilt engine and he's asking 5k. His car has no rust and seems to have been very well cared for.

What should I do??

I love the simplicity of the w123 for mechanical work and the reliability of the major components. I'd also like to continue to do 90% of the mechanical work on my next Mercedes. But on the other hand, I wouldn't mind a model that is a bit more refined than the w123 for highway speeds.

Can I find the reliability of the 617 engine in a w124 or w210?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

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'85 Euro 300D - 258k 4 spd manual
'85 300TD Wagon - 180k - SOLD
Always looking