An '83...

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55432

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

I saw that. Too bad it's not a diesel.

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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

Almost too nice to use...

A few midwest winters and it's a $3500 truck.

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

Yeah, it's real cool and someone will probably pay $12k for it, but I'd be interested at around $7000.

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600

I think it's funny that an 83 is considered old!! Having owned several of that vintage I would stay away from the carburated ones and get the fuel injected model (87 and up I think). The 6.2 diesel was a real turd and I wouldn't own another one if it was free.

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1984 300TD 1981 240D

That thing sure is purty! Looks like the only "electronics" are power locks. I'd rather have the cloth interior but some seat covers could do the trick.

I love the old square Blazers and Subs. In another year or two I'm going to start looking for a nice southern diesel Sub.

I know the 6.2 doesn't have a great rep but I had an '86 K1500 Suburban with the 6.2 and loved it. 4x4, three benches, cloth, AC (interestingly front only heat and AC, a bit chilly/warm in the back seats at times!), 18 mpg. The only issue I had with it was the cheesy aftermarket power moonroof. The heaviest I ever towed was my boat (3500 lbs. with the trailer) and it would pick up speed going uphill, heavier loads might really dog them down. It wasn't any slower than my N/A TD. It was a bit obnoxious with the dual exhaust and glasspacks, but kids will be kids.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

The '92-'99 generation seem to be a lot better in that regard.

Actually, it's probably a good thing that it's NOT a diesel. GM passenger car and light truck diesels of that era left a lot to be desired in all categories.