These are always so subjective, but I though I'd get some reality check type comments on this: I've been searching around for a reliable mid-80s or early 90s diesel to replace our NOT reliable 87 diesel. have not had too much luck but I did just get a line on a beautiful '78 300D with a new engine (60K on the engine, 260K on the car), new tires, newly rebuilt seats, new enviornmental system (incl AC), and new shocks. The interior is near perfect and the exterior is also with the exception of a few dings here and there.

In my mind, I thought they'd be asking about $4,500, but instead he started at $6,000. I got him to come down a little, but I really this the car's value is less than $5K. Negotiations have gotten no where and I'm worried about losing the car, which I think would be perfect for my wife.

Any thoughts on the value of a car like this? It is not a collectable and I've never seen many of these on craigslist for over about $4,500.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks -harv