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Wagon question.
Hello guys. Im new here and have been reading alot. I have an 83 300d that i have been slowly working on. I read on here quite a bit and wonder about the wagons. What is the big fascination with them? My friends grandma has one that has been sitting for years that she wants to sell. I haven't asked what she wants for it yet. It is tan an older woman before her owned it and had to go to the nursing home and it has been sitting for years before my friends grandma acquired it. What could it be worth and is it worth purchasing? Thanks guys im not trying to start anything i just have noticed they are the ones everyone wants.
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Probably not worth much at all. Let me know where it is and I'll tow it to the junkyard for her
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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 |
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Wagons in good condition are very rare, for every wagon out there, there's about 8 or 9 sedans (just a guess, I'm waiting for someone to refute this statistic). The storage space is a solid benefit, and lots of wagons came with a manual sunroof (another huge plus). Before I bought my sedan, I seriously considered a wagon, but it turned out to be well above my budget.
FWIW, I really like my sedan a lot. When I told my friends I almost bought a wagon, they thought I was nuts. But I definitely see the charm in a 300TD. If it can be had for an affordable price, go for it!
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Never be ashamed to ask for help. 1985 300D 1987 300SDL 1970 Jaguar E-Type OTS 2002 Dodge Intrepid (Traded In) 2011 Ford Crown Victoria |
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So would like $500 be a reasonable offer for it? I tried to buy the car one time before she got it and had no luck finding who owned it. It looks straight and has been in the sun like my d.
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I would ask her what she would want for it, and see if she'll bite on a slightly lower offer. What are some stats on the car? Mileage? Maintenance records? Straight body?
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Never be ashamed to ask for help. 1985 300D 1987 300SDL 1970 Jaguar E-Type OTS 2002 Dodge Intrepid (Traded In) 2011 Ford Crown Victoria |
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I haven't looked at it in like a year and i just walked around it. I know the body is straight and don't know what the mileage is on it. I can see if my friend will look at it for me. The car is 45 miles away from me. Is there any other particulars to look at to determine value to repair it or part it out?
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We don't have enought info to really come anywhere near a true value. If you are interested I suggest you consider going to have a look at it and make detailed notes about what works and what does not. The surest killer of value is rust. OTOH if it is not too rusty and you just want a driver for a few years it still might make sense.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC] ..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis. |
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A lot depends on location. If it's been sitting on sand in the Arizona desert it's one thing. If it's been sitting in a field outside of Boston, it's another.
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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 |
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Its in the dirt plains of new mexico. I wouldn't think there is much rust if any on it.
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Wagons are terrible. That's why I have two of them.
Really the versatility. I can take the whole family, the dogs and luggage in one vehicle. Easy to fit groceries or car parts in, etc. Plus as stated they are somewhat rare. We need more info for value. It could be a couple hundred dollar parts car it a$3k+ if low mileage and good shape.
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2009 ML320 Bluetec 1985 300CD 1981 300TD Past Mercedes 1979 300TD 1982 300TD 2000 E320 4Matic Wagon 1998 E430 1984 300SD 1980 300SD |
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Our Land Rovers do that well though. Until I can afford a new G wagon, the Rovers will have to do |
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That's what I have the diesel suburban for.
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2009 ML320 Bluetec 1985 300CD 1981 300TD Past Mercedes 1979 300TD 1982 300TD 2000 E320 4Matic Wagon 1998 E430 1984 300SD 1980 300SD |
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any idea what year it is? the older non turbo models are a pain to use on the highway, but decent in town. all of them have hydraulic suspension that is unequaled in any other vehicle (aside from citroens... which also have it) if it has the third row of seating, you can haul 5 adults, and two children comfortably, and the rear seats fold down, or completely remove them for massive storage. even the front passenger's seat folds down... I can fit more in the TD than in my suburban LS... (the suburban holds more passengers though...)
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! |
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There would be plenty of members on here ready with cash in hand at the front gate!!!! A well looked after 300D is as scarce as hens teeth !! Even if it needs a clean & a polish, you will have a very reliable & functional car !!
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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort.... 1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket. 1980 300D now parts car 800k miles 1984 300D 500k miles 1987 250td 160k miles English import 2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles 1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo. 1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion. Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving |
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Many Examples
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1982 Mercedes 300td Diesel Wagon Mercedes Benz Diesel Wagon - 1985 300TD 1980 Mercedes Benz 300TD Mercedes w123 300td wagon 1982 Mercedes Benz 300 Turbo Diesel Wagon (2) Mercedes Diesels::1979 300TD Wagon and a 1972 220D Sedan 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD diesel stationwagon WVO 1982 Mercedes 300TD Wagon 1980 Mercedes Benz 300 Touring Diesel wagon 1983 Mercedes 300td low miles diesel 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD Wagon Euro 300TD wagon turbo diesel 1983 Mercedes 300TD station wagon 1985 Mercedes Turbo Diesel 300TD. 220k. ready for love. greasecar kit! 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD '83 Mercedes Turbo Diesel (SVO) for Sale . |
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