I had a second look at this 83 300d here on PEI - see previous post:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=30089

The car had been plugged in all night as it was -14C here. Glow plug light didn't come on. But motor started okay, minimal blow by, it ran a bit rough (when cold & warm) but this disappeared when rpms increased. There was no oil in air filter compartment - no coolant in oil - but coolant level was down.

The heater fan wouldn't work regardless of position of fan\auto heat. Car was a bit fun to drive as it was icy and the brakes were dragging & the gas pedal was real hard to press.

When I parked the car, I noticed coolant leaking from under the waterpump - maybe weep hole?. I couldn't locate the actual source of the leak. Also I seemed that when shut off there was a lot of pressure in the cooling system.

The car has been sitting for a year so I expect some problems, but am worried that some of the above (heater & cooling system pressure) may cost me big bucks!!

The car also comes with extra rims & used parts such as Ip, ps pump, starter, calipers.

What should I do?? Run the other way real fast or perhaps give the owner a low offer as the amount of MBs here are minimal?

All suggestions & advice are greatly appreciated!!!

Sorry for being so long winded,

Aivars