I may go to look at a W201 190D for sale that has been sitting "for a few years" (3 to 4). It's supposed to run and drive, but hasn't been started this whole time. I'm wondering if i should just drop a good battery in there and fire it up. Or are there some things i should consider first. Like the fuel in the tank for one. Does diesel go bad like gasoline when it's that old? Should i not turn the engine over with this old diesel fuel?
What other things should i be concerned about since the car has been idle for so long?