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Originally Posted by Junkman
There is always much more that needs to be done than what you see expecially if you haven't owned one before. Would you drive it as is with the minimum mechanicals fixed? The guy that bought my 84SD has found lots to address even after I'd done quite a bit.
Plan on all systems needing to be addressed to bring it fully back to specs where it only needs maintenance. You didn't mention a price. I would get a firm price then pressurize the coolant before deciding. It could be simply a hose or a cracked head or head gasket.
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I have owned a W126 300SD, 300SDL and a W210 E300D before, but not a W140. I know they will all need a lot of work, but the seller already mentioned accepting $3k and I would only want it for somewhat less (probably $2500 at most).
I would not want it if the battery drain and non working gauges aren't repairable, the other stuff I would be fine with driving it as is until I could deal with it other than the worst of it (cooling system issues, leaking oil cooler line, bad tires). It's hard to find one of these to even look at, so I am not sure if they are all in this condition or not.
There is one listed in LA for $14.5k that the model and interior are no better than this one, it just has half the miles.