I stumbled upon an 85 300DT (wagon) in the paper. I checked it out, and I'm thinking of making it my second car (with my 83 300D). It has 250K miles. The body has no rust anywhere. The downsides: the whole brake system is shot (master cylinder, lines, two calipers) and the windshield is broken. I've done brakes before with junkyard parts. The engine and transmission seem ok. Some oil on the outside of the block. He wants $500 for it. 250K isn't alot for a diesel I guess but it seems alot compared to mine (170K). What do you guys think? Is it going to cost me a lot to fix it up?

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Andrew

1989 Volvo 745- 202K

how about the SLS? that can cost a fortune. could be a good parts car for someone with a wagon, though

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1984 123.193 372,xxx miles, room for Seven.

1999 Dodge Durango Cummins 4BTAA 47RE 5k lb 4x4 getting 25+mpgs, room for Seven.

I don't know about SLS. I have not dealt with wagons before, just sedans. What should I look for? I'm thinking also of putting my engine in its good body since my engine is in pristine condition.

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Andrew

1989 Volvo 745- 202K

Wont work without switching heads since the wagon engine has a hydraulic pump built into the head for the rear suspension.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

if the engine runs well it is worth 500, probably. if the sls has a glaring problem the car might sit low or high in back. if you cannot drive it because of the brakes you wont be able to evaluate it very far. if you can drive it the suspension should provide a superior ride to a sedan. and no bounciness.

the brakes are fairly easy to repair so dont worry about that, but not being able to drive it will prevent you from checking tranny driveshaft and rear end function. of those things the tranny is the most likely to be a problem and the most expensive to repair.

good luck.

the wagons are sweet when everything works but there is more to keep up on them.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.