I have aleady given my sworn promise that any vehicle she chooses remains an automatic. (I did add the qualifier 'unless requested')

Rust free definitely, or as close as I can find. Criteria are things like transmission and engine work properly, a/c needs to work or needs to be reasonably fixable. Interior needs to be tan.
This would definitely be her car though, my role will be maintaining it and looking around for a good one.

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Go up & get that one from Boston with the velour! I might be able to go check it out for you tomorrow... it would be a good excuse just to see the thing!

Oh, and PM me as to whether or not next Saturday works for picking up seats. I have been given clearance.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Next Saturday is benzfest! I could do Sunday if that works though.

Is that boston one still up? Didn't come up recently

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The Boston one is still available, though it is not on CL right now. I'll PM you the guy's phone # -- it turns out the car is in New Bedford, so it's actually not that far from you.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

That Seattle Benz DeliveryValve linked to looks pretty nice and has the tan interior you were looking for. Seems to have a nice dash and clean engine.

A bit far from you though...

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1981 240D ChinaBlue (Got her running with a donor engine.)
1983 300DTurbo w/sunroof.
1984 300TD manual sunroof. (Electrical Gremlins)

Yeah it is, wow. Little to steep right now, but what a nice car. Despite owning these cars for years, I'm still constantly amazed at the number of really nice ones there still are floating around

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I'd figure west coast cars are not realistic for you, but I figured I'd give a shot for enticing you to at least be saved from rust hell in one w123.


Oh definitely! Here is another very nice one out of you range.

Near Mint Condition, Classic Mercedes 300TD- Diesel Station Wagon!


Perhaps this might be in your range, two for one a little further south of you..
Mercedes 300td wagon. 1984 &1983


Or just a bit over your range close to you.
For Sale or Trade: 1983 Mercedes 300td


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East coast car. Doesn't have a working drivetrain, but appears to be reasonably fixable ( ha!) and supposed rust free car that was posted a few weeks ago in benzworld.
Rust-free '83 Wagon Body and Engine for Sale - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum

Seems like your type of car. Maybe you can add in a six speed auto to feed your compulsive modification disorder!


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Not much of what are the differences between the years, but my favorite models are first the 1983 model year and second the 1984 Federal ( not Cali). Mainly because I think they provided the best equipment in the most simplistic form. No funky vacuum system and electronics to fail.



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Lol, tempting but that was the other prohibited idea I forgot to mention. She wants to find a running car that she can immediately use, not a project for me to plan with endlessly. Almost direct quote there, I think the word "No" was in there a few times.

We may also have a partial trade idea as well. A family member wants the 97 wagon, and in return will buy it off us and give us an 89 volvo 240 wagon 5-speed. This we will either partially trade towards a 300TD, or just sell to add funds to our budget for a 300TD

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