Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy my first diesel car and I'm very interested in the older MBs. Simpler=Better suggested I come over here to get the opinions of you knowledgeable folks to make the best purchase I can.

As you can see from the ad, this is a 1985 300D with a claimed 162,739mi. The autotrader ad said they wanted $3,888 but the dealers website says $6,488. I'm fairly certain they purposefully under listed the Trader ad and put the caveat of "not being responsible for inaccurately listed prices/options" line in the description. This makes me worried for the type of BS they might try to sell, but from the minimal pictures, the body and interior seem to be in decent shape. I know no one can make a determination of the condition of the car from these pics, but what things specifically should I check out if I do go up to see it? I asked for more pictures, what kind of close up shots would be most telling of the state of this car?

What do you all think?

Links: Autotrader Ad
Dealer's website