Check out this car
http://www.perfect300sdl.com/

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1982 300SD Light Blue
2002 Honda Accord SE
1974 Toro Wheel Horse Tractor
2000 Toyota Tundra Pickup

It is an exceptional 126 However, I wouldn't give $18K for it.

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15 VW Passat TDI
00 E420
98 E300 DT
97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME!
97 S500
97 E300D
86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
86 300SDL
(o\|/o)

I would never ever bring it up into this climate, things tend to rust even in the summer. $18k does seem high but it looks like a gem SDL.

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Adam Lumsden
(83) 300D
Vice-President of the MBCA International Stars Section

Hehe!! I'm really tempted to get me a domain called "www.lessthanperfect300sdl.com" or "www.beater300sdl.com" for Sybill the wünderkar.

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

Yes, that is one exceptional example. If I was the original owner, I'd build an addition to my garage for it! It's a piece of history.

You got to be kidding
18K, doubt he will get that, but that makes my 300SD worth 12K, and I was considering 6K
I am excited!!

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Ron
2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth
2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond
Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING !
99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD
62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD
72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD
71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD
73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace
81 380 SL - Rest in Peace

It is pretty nice, it has a lot of original parts under the hood. I bet that radiator is 1987 vintage. I guess it is pretty clean too, but mine was that clean after I detailed it. My wheel well is still cleaner and I drive mine everyday!

I would say $10k-$14k would be a fair price.

For $18k you could buy a 2001 XJ8 with 60k miles on it, cars don't hold their value these days.

It would have to be a weekend toy driving it everyday would be stupid. And you could never sell it because the value is only going to go down.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I agree about the 14K price. I disagree about the idea of the values going down. These cars have already bottomed out. Exceptional examples are now appreciating assets(although not in the same league as an SL).

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1987 300SDL (324000)

1986 Porsche 951 (944 Turbo) (166000)

1978 Porsche 924 (99000)

1996 Nissan Pathfinder R50 (201000)

You slay me Randy!!! Heh....

Don't be surprised if the guy gets the 18K....look at some of the vehicles that Mr. Phillips has sold...they got some high dollars.

I couldn't pay it...unless he took the last "0" off the price, but there is someone out there looking for this deal.

Anyone got Jay Leno's number?

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1998 W202 C230 - The money pit of late.
1984 W126 300SD (356,800 miles) Gone to the wrenchapart
1984 W123 300D Gone to the wrenchapart
1972 W108 280SE 3.5 (sold but not forgotten)
1986 Buick Grand National 3.8l Turbo (86k miles)
1966 Glassic Model 'A' Replica http://www.glassicannex.org

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Another nice SDL

http://freemanmotorco.com/vehicle.php?vid=1109642304

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'82 240D 160k auto
'93 Dodge Cummins 48k

Freeman probably bought or traded it for about $5000. But, for 7-9 grand, it may be a good deal, if it is in good shape. The engine should be good for another 100,000+ miles. It's hard to find any used car under 10 grand that should last a 100,000 mi. Just my 2 cents worth.

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Paul 1987 300 SDL; 2000 ML; '69 MGB; '68 VW Fastback

Bah the 603 will last just as long if not longer then the 617. I have never heard of someone wearing out a properly taken care of diesel.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Having spent most of my life in the trucking industry (most of the time as a factory marketing rep.), I've seen many diesels wear out. And, something in the engine can break. But, most cars don't go the high mileage as commercial trucks, so your statment as regarding only cars is, in general, true. Just change the oil regularly - and the air filter. Have a great day.

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Paul 1987 300 SDL; 2000 ML; '69 MGB; '68 VW Fastback

I would venture to say 90% of MB's in junk yards are their because of:
1. rust
2. accidents
3. poor/no maintaince

10% or less probably have properly taken care of but shot engines.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200