Notice the guys feedback. Only needs $600 worth of bodywork and paint. It looks way worse than my 300TD did and I can tell you know $600 isn't going to buy you much in professional body work. Read it all, what a laugh. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&category=6330&sspagename=FavMerch_SO%3ASI%3AIT&viewitem=&item=330163035063

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Currently driving a very clean 1985 300SD from the West Coast.

hoo wee, if that's a palomino interior that car has seen A LOT of sun..either that or a bad camera..and with those rust holes who knows what it looks like underneath

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1982 300TD 210K miles ("The Replacement" aka "The Anvil") - SOLD
1979 300SD 245K miles (never ending project)
2007 Pinarello F3:13
1995 Ducati 916 (SOLD, sniff)
1999 Ducati 900SSie (SOLD)

I was looking at that auction yesterday and I swear that there was only one bid and it was at $3000. Today its 5 bids and its at $1125.

I'll be watching this one closely, since I also have an 85 that I need to sell in similar condition.

FWIW, the exterior on mine is covered with rust, but there are no holes into the cabin, except under the spare tire (floor pans are fine). The rust is a real heartbreaker, because the engine, tranny and interior are so nice.

Agreed that this guys description is full of it. He's not lying per se, but he does omit things. He's also hyping meaningless crap, but there is no law against the use of adjectives in car sales.

Hey, what's a little rust? After all you are buying a "maintenance free" car according to his claim.

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1991 300D 2.5 Turbo (185000 miles)
2002 BMW 330 cic (65000 miles)
2000 Vulcan Classic 1500 (47000 miles)

Guys, Im looking for a wagon, preferrably 3 seat, I'm in nj. If the rust isnt to bad I think this one would be ok for around 2k. Snow is your red one still for sale? Don , how bwd is your rust?? Rick

How about this one? Looks pretty good to me! Interesting to see what this one brings...

OOPS! Tried to copy/paste URL for the ebay auction but it wouldn't work. Here is the auction # if interested:
160152821801

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Dale

What the hell is up with that hitch ball bolted into the bumper?

Good way to lose a bumper.

It`s not the rust you see that is the problem, it`s the rust you don`t see that is the problem.
I think the guy forgot to add the extra zero to the body repair.

typical e-bay words. "ever so powerful, bullet proof, maintenance free, easy fix, surface rust, etc...

charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I bet the extra ball on top, is just there for storage or something... probably just sitting there in the space between the body. I don't think the rear hatch would open with that ball mounted there... that hitch installed under the bumper looks fine to me. VERY nice example of a TD... L.A. of course... and WAAAAAAAAY out of my price range.

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Mine ends Monday, no third seat, structual rust has been cut out and new metal welded in. This took a lot of time last summer and I will never do it again. I'm actually getting good at it, making up templets, cutting, welding, etc... but it takes time and is hard on my 44 year old body. I've got 3 kids, twin 2.5 year old boys and a 7 year old daughter. If someone came to me with a car and said hey do this for rust repair and paint it for $600 I'd say ya right. FYI, my reserve is only $1,600 on my car which seems fair to me. Its a good beater wagon for someone who wants to experiment with WVO and is here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-300TD-Diesel-Wagon-WVO_W0QQitemZ320153792922QQihZ011QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Currently driving a very clean 1985 300SD from the West Coast.

Hah.

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Andrew

1989 Volvo 745- 202K

I hope your wagon is still up for grabs when I get the cash Anowsquall..I lust for one(w124)

You should read some of this seller's neg feedbacks.

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DJ


84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012

I'm digging that glopy fiberglass repair job. Looks like somebody coughed up a hairball on the car!

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

"somebody coughed up a hairball on the car!"

Why is it some of the wagons rust there? Does the trim vibrate and rub, or just moisture hangs out?

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Currently driving a very clean 1985 300SD from the West Coast.