I inherited an 83 300sd last winter and the wife has demanded that i rid our front curb of it asap. (As in, last summer or sooner).

I know this isn't the sales forum, but it is the "old diesel heads" forum, so I thought I'd throw it out there, just in case.

I put it on CL, and a guy drove 3 hours, only to have the engine start knocking when he got here.

So, I've dropped the price to $550 to recoup my 400 mile towing trip and the parts and time I've invested in it.

Here's the list- First of all, it has no rust.
Good tires and spare. Euro headlights.
Power seats, windows and sunroof all work.
Interior is clean, but the seats are a bit worn.
I've changed the oil & filter, both fuel filters, belts, turbo drain tube and grommet\O-rings and the check valve next to that inlet.
New K&N style air filter (the type that was on there already), and removed the oil pan to make sure the uptake screen was clean and good.
The transmission and engine were good last spring (last time I drove it), but the engine is now knocking and the tranny gets 1st and reverse, but won't upshift.

Some of you guys seemed pretty certain that the throttle linkage needs adjustment, so that's what I'm going with.
Anyway, aside from some faded paint, it's a pretty clean car, from the engine compartment to the trunk.
The previous owner used it for his daily driver, and it has a lot of newer parts on it, including motor mounts, engine shocks, hoses, etc.
Rear cv joints need replaced, but other than that and fading paint in a few places, it's a pretty decent car.

I just need it gone.

The wife has been real patient, but she says she doesn't want it out there past Christmas.
I don't blame her.
If I can get $550 out of it, it will recoup the parts and towing expense, and about half of the labor I've put into it.
If anyone is interested, either reply to this or send me an email.
I can call you if you give me your number and you're interested.
I live about an hour south of St. Louis, Missouri.
It will need to be towed due to the shifting problem.
If it's within a hundred miles of here, I'd be willing to have it towed for you with my AAA.
Thanks, guys.
Lee Butcher

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