I know ebay is a host for scammers, but there are exceptions.
I was suprised to see a 300d w/110k in great shape with
6 hours left and the current bid $1,425, the clean engine
makes the stated mileage possible.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2413814598
Also a 82' 240 4spd in Md, claimed to be very driveable
and no opening bids at $500 for three days now.(2414107579)
In Chicago a 78' 300cd with $30k in reciepts in great shape
for $2,300. (2413840360) These are nonturbo models
and don't appeal to everybody. It looks like I may have to
sell my 82' 300Sd if the sale goes through on 2413720926.
With a new trans, 1k in new parts well over $4,000 invested
(one year) I would expect to get half that on ebay after
checking out deals like the ones mentioned. I guess
$1,000 for a good looking SD that needs a trans is was
not the best buy on a MB Diesel.

IMO, that '78 300D has more than 109k miles on it..

Yes. It has a really bad "not original color" paint job on it.

Wreck and repair shop.



Ken300D

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1982 300D at 351K miles
1984 300SD at 217K miles
1987 300D at 370K miles

What really surprises me is how the vinyl window frame moldings aren't wrinkled. Maybe they were replaced, or the car was never exposed to the heat.

I think the diesel-oil black brake fluid is an indicator, that even though it is probably that low of a mileage car, It probably hasn't been well cared for....just my opinion

Yeah, a gas-fired hot pressure washer will do MIRACLES for any engine bay.

notice no pictures of the trunk. When i look at an older mb. i want to see the truck. i almost climb in to look in by the trunk hinge. Out of all the mbs i have looked at. most have rust and signs of water trails. Cooty

I would have to agree that the car has more than 109K miles. I am sure that car is full of rust, and probally lots of Bondo under that fancy paint job.

I feel better now thanks to all your ideas on why the
78' 300d is not as good as it is portrayed. I like the
4spd 240d better for $500, two days+ left and nobody
wants it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2414107579
There could be numerous faults here and it is even more
a gamble trying to register it in a state such as MD that
has inspections, since passing the inspection may cost
so much it wouldn't be worth it. Still, if I was at all able
to buy another car I'd take my chances with this one
for $500. Thanks to everybody for all your insight.

The seller of the 240D is a little more honest, but the buy it now price might be a little high.

I bought my 240D for $500 a few weeks ago. But the one on Ebay is probably in better shape.

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2014 Tesla Model S
2018 Tesla Model 3
2017 Nissan LEAF
Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2414807692&category=6330

Check this out....

They adjusted the valves on the OM603(?) I guess those hydraulic lifters need adjustments every now and then

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I thought the 1991 was a 350 (3.5 litre) SDL. Did they also make 300 (3 litre) SDL that year?

I am sure the person selling that SDL doesn't know a thing about the car. It's clearly a 350SDL if you look at the pictures, and the many typos. Oh, and they have a shop and they have gone through the car, that makes me feel much better, and that vavle adjustment makes me feel even better

Ahh, there it is. The pic. of the left rear - 350 SDL. Yeah, these fellas are all over this one. It's not often you can find a XXX shop to adjust you hydraulic valves. Maybe while you have your head under the hood they'll check your oil for you...