". I'm tired of diesel cars now "..... ok,,, get the title ready and I will be over to pick it up....

I do not think you have to press the pedal on a diesel/fuel injected car....

If it will run with push starting then the cranking speed of the starter is certainly suspect.

You might ought to bite the bullet and do a compression test... that is the best overall indicator of engine condition...

It would be nice to know that you had fresh fuel in it....