Just picked up a 1991 300D 2.5T with 208,000 miles as a parts car. Really well taken care of, in great condition, only one problem (and it's a big one): the right front spring perch is all rusted out and the part of the car has dropped. That's why the guy sold it for as little as he did.

Since I already have two of these as daily drivers, this will be a great source for parts. Plus it will help me to work on my repair skills with no downside risk (like a medical student working on a cadaver).

It's a shame, though....this thing is nice enough that it needs to be on the road. Wonder what it would cost to fix??

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14 E250 Bluetec "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 153k miles
06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 171k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU
91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion

19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi
Fourteen other MB's owned and sold
1961 Very Tolerant Wife

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