Been dreaming about my next diesel and found a possible candidate. Not too much work needed to bring it back to 'purist' form but need a input as to how much I should offer.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/1015035780.html

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"84 Mercedes CDT. Turbo Diesel. Good Condition.
Two tank grease system. "


Zero!

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

x2

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Bama1


2008 SLK 280, Firemist Red - "Hurricane"
2001 F150 Lariat 4x4, Black on Black - "Badboy"
1982 240D 4 speed survivor -"Pearl" - Donated to Vietnam Veterans
1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 -"Gertrude"

1954 model original owner - ~2.5M
Gray softtop/solid exterior/modified chassis

Did you see the ebay link for it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290293016760&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:MOTORS:1123

Depends on how long he's been running it and if he knew what he was doing. From the ad it seems that he's been using it for a while, and is fairly conscientious. Those under hood pictures show otherwise, though.

The horrible pictures just scream neglect, and the odometer is highly suspect. If he can document the mileage, and trace the ownership history, then perhaps its possible.

With the AC ripped out, body damage, and signs of neglect, I would only risk a couple of grand on the car if the mileage seems accurate.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Seeing a car like this, sitting out in the snow,
just makes me sick. I would have nightmares
about rust................


Take a trip down south, find a nice rust free
example and go from there

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project

If they can get an honest $4500 start
bid on that, then it may be the right time
to put SLOWRIDE back up for sale..............


For $6k someone else would have a nice ride,
and I would have the money for an SD

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project

"AC has been removed to reduce weight"
This is why I still see an AC line on the engine?

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

Suspiciously low mileage and priced too high for the condition.

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

If you're wanting a diesel Benz, my SD is for sale for the right price. PM if interested.

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1981 300 SD 213k miles "Stock for now"
1999 Super Duty 7.3L 113k miles
1981 300 SD 180k miles "Heavily modified" SOLD

But... But... But... It has pinkomino "leather" interior! Sure looks like MB-Tex to me... The real leather doesn't turn pink the same way.

I love how he states, "1 Rear window does not work, the worm gear is worn out. It's in up position." He then almost immediate states, "Aircond was removed to save weight. With the sunroof opened & the 4 windows down this car is cool." Really? Shouldn't that say 3 windows down? Hmm.

All of this is after he says, "If a part was not working, it was replaced immediately." Right. Sure. Uh huh. Why are so many things being disclosed as broken if that is true?

I have to be honest - my BS sensors are tingling like mad! I'd steer clear of this one, because that "rust-free" car probably has rust somewhere. Who knows what else the seller is glossing over or just plain lying about.

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- K.C.Adams

'77 300D Euro Delivery
OM617 turbo / 4-speed swap
404 Milanbraun Metallic / 134 Dattel MB-Tex

Current status:
* Undergoing body work

My '77 300D progress thread

Yikes, my post is the most positive about this car so far... That's not good.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

One TLA describes this one: POS

Easy description for the ad also: BS

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Gone to the dark side

- Jeff

To me it doesn't sound like he is hiding anything. It sounds as if he is embellishing his car and has an unrealistic expectation of the demand for a 'grease car'. Perhaps when gas and diesel get closer to $5/gallon again more people will be looking for one, but right now the demand for an already converted one is pretty much not there.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

thanks for the input gentlemen.

I found another 300SD (1983) with 135k miles. The odometer looks straight (no tampering) and the car has no rust. Runs good but will need the usual maintenance items. The paint is original and good. The interior is in good condition but can use some cleaning. A/C and interior switches dont work.

no records either..
What should I offer? they are 'asking' $2300.
could this be my next diesel?

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No records, electrical/CC problems?

Run a carfax, and offer them what you're comfortable with. A compression test wouldn't be a bad idea either. How's the blowby? If the paint body, and interior is as nice as you say it is, and the mileage matches the vin check, their asking price is reasonable. Keep in mind you could be spending 2k+ right out of the gate to get the car sorted out.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!