Hey Guys,

So I went and looked at an 83 Eurospec 240D 4 speed manual over the weekend. I'd like your guys opinions.

The engine has 110k on it and runs nicely. On inspection of the motor I did see that the injectors looked like they were wet from fresh fuel and he couldnt provide me any explanation for that. Transmission shifts good, but it feels like when its in third if I get on the gas and let off and keep my hand on the shifter it feels like it wants to pop out of third.

When going down the highway it wants to pull to the right up until about 60 mph. There is a slight shake in the front from 30-60 or so then it goes away. He claims its a ball joint and has a new one to put in but hasnt yet.

The interior is a mix of a couple colors (but thats not a problem because I have the entire interior to my 240D that rotted out that is in mint shape). It is dirty inside but nothing a good cleaning wouldnt fix. I never can understand why anyone who wants to sell a car would not at least make it presentable.....

The guy said it had no rust underneath, but I found a hole through the floorboard on the passenger side (right where the seat bolts down on the right) and its getting that way on the drivers side as well. There are a few rust spots on the fenders but they are mostly surface rust. No holes that I could see. The paint is somewhat faded and I'm not sure how much a wax job would make it shine.

So anyway, he claims he's got tons of parts like all the components to give it AC, which ill never do because i dont care for AC, hubcaps, interior pieces, manuals, etc. What do you guys think? Is it worth $2000? I'm following ebay and good looking cars (and Im talking about the 240s, not 300s) dont seem to be bringing what people are asking. This search for a manual 240 in decent shape is starting to drive me crazy! Seems like all anyone has up here are rust buckets and they want top dollar for them! I think this biodiesel/veggie oil fad is whats doing it!

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1982 240D - 251,000 miles (all parts pulled and for sale, body crushed )
1983 240D 4 speed manual - 233,000 miles
2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4WD

Not with rust holes. But most everything you're going to find at your location of that vintage is going to have rust holes. Buy one in the SouthWest and drive it home.

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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

With corrosion damage as described I'd say it's about a $500 car. For $2000, you can fly to Atlanta, buy a rust free 240D in decent shape, drive it home, and probably still have money left over.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

I'd say rust holes in the floor automatically drops it below $1200 if it were my decision. The condition otherwise and questionable transmission drops it below $1000. The only thing really propping up the price on this car is the fact that it is euro, but in an objective sense, what is that really worth to you? The relatively low miles of the engine make it a good donor for a body in better shape, but how much would you pay for a parts car?

I have bought two 123s and a 126, all for under $2000, and none had as bad of rust as you are describing (two were purchased in WI, which has the same winter salting conditions as NY).

The wet injectors could just be leaky return lines which are about a 15 minute, $5 fix, you could check to see if the lines are wet to verify this (they are the cloth covered lines looping from injector to injector).

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Thanks guys.

I told the guy I couldn't give him more than $1200 for it and he acted very offended. He even told me to think about it!!! Isn't that what the buyer is supposed to say? lol

I just wanted to make sure I wasn't the one going crazy here.

Looks like I'll have to broaden my search!

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1982 240D - 251,000 miles (all parts pulled and for sale, body crushed )
1983 240D 4 speed manual - 233,000 miles
2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4WD

5-800 tops.

Grill the owners, if it looks good have them take it to a dealer for inspection, if it's still good, train, airplane or greyhound, drive it back.

http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/1093282550.html

Search nationally, use www.crazedlist.org

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CC: NSA

All things are burning, know this and be released.

82 Benz 240 D, Kuan Yin
12 Ford Escape 4wd

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a cell phone.

www.kiva.org It's not like there's anything wrong with feeling good, is there?

If you want rust free, then I invite you to visit Memphis, Tennessee to see what cars look like here.

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
Cluster Needles Paint
New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

Rust in the floor pan is no big deal. Rust under the seat mount = new floor board. $1200 sounds more reasonable.

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

Thanks for the crazedlist link. I was wondering how people were searching other areas easily. It works great!

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DJ


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

ok, I purchased my car (240D) in Cooperstown NY about 2 years ago, paid $2,000.


and most people here have listened to my financial rants ever since.

i've done the floor pan change, not fun. nor cheap.

honestly, look south, or west, or south west

<<<< Realizes he screwed up.

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Matthew McIvor

2016 E350 4Matic Black/Black
2007 GL450 4Matic with Off-Road Pkg Silver/Black
1995 E300 Diesel White/Gray
1994 S600 Euro Black/ Black Velour
1986 560SL Blue/Blue/Gray
1986 190E Blue/Blue 93k

Stay out of the southwest!

I'm gonna be looking for a 240D as soon as I sell my truck . . . so . . . don't buy mine!

One thing to look at down here in the SW is paint faded & dash cracks . . . but they are down here . . . so . . . come on down . . . in a few months!

Crazedlist link is great! Thanks!

Guess I'll use that to try and locate something decent.

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1982 240D - 251,000 miles (all parts pulled and for sale, body crushed )
1983 240D 4 speed manual - 233,000 miles
2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4WD

There is a Website that combines all of the craigslist, and e-bay listings throughout the country. It is updated daily. I find it by going to Google and typing in the word "Jaxed site mash" Good luck, Dave

Interior is not much of an issue for me. I have the complete interior to my 240D that has absolutely no cracks, rips, or tears in anything and the carpets are spotless so I would just use that if need be.

I cant wait months!! The race is on!!!

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1982 240D - 251,000 miles (all parts pulled and for sale, body crushed )
1983 240D 4 speed manual - 233,000 miles
2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4WD

http://www.craigshelper.com/

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RT


1984 300D---Sold
1995 E420 - 106K - Brilliant Silver Metallic/Orion Gray --- Sold
1984 300SD - 151K Manganese Brown Metallic/Mostly Black --- Sold
1982 240D - 79K - Manila Beige/Palomino---Sold