I'm considering a 95 E300D with 198,000 miles. Owned by same family since new; but passed down to teen who is now an adult. This is A "must sell need money" deal.
Dirty inside and out, dented here and there, no rust.
Timing chain rattles at idle, but the rattle instantly goes away when revved a little.
Muffler broke off at neck, and is in trunk.
Transmission supposedly overhauled like 6000 miles ago...no receipts; they are 'back home' with the folks.
Air compressor clutch is on but no cold air....?
Drives smooth, shifts normal and stops straight & smooth.
Some of the glow plugs have been replaced but some not.
He says it won't start in winter if the block heater is not plugged in. (Bad glow plugs?)
Engine is quiet & seems to run nice and pull pretty good for a non-turbo.
(Needs a lot of little niggling interior & exterior things fixed)

Okay I do all my own wrenching, paintwork and have restored & fixed up a lot of cars. (But I am getting a little tired of doing this)

Is this car worth more than $2300 at this point and am I an idiot for considering it?
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