It may or may not slip regularly......but if it does....thats when its most likely to happen.

At $4,500 I would get a mechanics inspection........

I just paid $2,800 for an '83 300D with 142,000 miles and no rust and nice interior....

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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Section 609 MVAC Certified
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