My story was the same - wanted a Mercedes diesel, started reading this list to start learning and get the lay o' the land. Was tough to wait and look for the right deal, especially as I noted that these autos are getting real popular (visited Santa Barbara at the time). Finally one fell into our lap (brother spotted it as he was out walking one evening). I think you'll find yours.
I've found that: The 3,4, and 5 hundred thousand mile claims that made me a beliver may be true of these diesels, but only if the thing has been taken good care of. These things suffer from neglect like all cars. The nice rust free 240D I bought suffered from rust inside the engine. Had to get a replacement engine to the same $ tune of the purchase price. There seem to be real nice options popping up on the list from various sources all the time. I find myself saying that if I was still looking, I'd be jumping on this! (of course it helps a bunch if the thing is somewhere near your locale). Wish ya the best. Brian 83 240D On 12/27/06, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm new to the Benz market and joined this list to try and find a couple of good examples and learn a few things before buying. I don't mind paying a fair buck, or even a little more for the right car, but the few I've looked at so far that people have told me are mint, are, well, junk. I'll keep at it another 6 months or so and hope I find something worth buying. This car shopping is tough. :-) Zeb On 27/12/06, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > the market for the 123 TDs has gone berzerk over the past few years. i > bought mine 4 years ago for 2500 and really figured i was paying top > dollar > for it. I recently actually received a call along these lines a few > months > ago: > > > Hello, you know where i can find diesel mercedes for sale. > no, not really, i only have one and i don't really want to sell it > ok, i come look at it > no,no i don't want to sell it. > what kind is it? > 81 300TD > ok, i come see it . when is good for you? > no, no, it's a ratty car. you don't want it. i don't want to sell > it. the > rear quarter is smashed. it leaks a quart of oil every hundred > miles. you > don't want it. > i come see. when is good for you? > > I had to hang up on the dude. > > what a long way this is from when i bought my first benz diesel, a 72 > 220D, > original owner, all books and records, immaculately maintained and in mint > condition. The seller couldn't even get an offers on it besides my $1500 > one in six months of trying. > > 'twas a different world, huh? > > > > On 12/27/06, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > $14k... And some fuck laughed at me on the phone when I said I was > > looking for a third of that. I told him to come back when he was > > serious. > > > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-1985-300TD-Wagon-Turbo-Diesel-Low-Miles-Nice_W0QQitemZ300063109407QQihZ020QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > > Tim > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
