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1987 300D - MERCEDES-BENZ - 07-23-2012
So im thinking about getting this 300D http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/3151355936.html
do you guys think this price is good should i jump at it and get it or what never owned one of these cars but i want to so help me out. Is there anything i should inspect while im test driving it? just anything i should know.
RE: 1987 300D - _siim_ - 07-23-2012
Hell,they are expencive there,in my country(Estonia) have one for sale right now 1988 w124 universal,and the biggest suprise is 1996 om606 allready installed,automatic gearbox and the price is 1200-. euros...
RE: 1987 300D - aaa - 07-23-2012
This is pricey even by US standards.
RE: 1987 300D - vstef_is - 07-23-2012
A w124 300D is generally a very good car at a (very) good price.
This one though seems to be quite expensive for the US market, which kinda takes it beyond the point.
RE: 1987 300D - MERCEDES-BENZ - 07-23-2012
well this is the best deal i can find in a relatively close area how much should i offer him? what should i look out for?
RE: 1987 300D - aaa - 07-23-2012
Well that all depends on the condition.
Here's a good one for $3000:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-cars-sale/321427-1987-mercedes-300d-turbo-%243000-san-jose.html
You should check the head number, and look out head gasket/head issues. Check for rust, look for knickknacks that don't work.
RE: 1987 300D - larsalan - 07-23-2012
I'd say in my opinion I'd like to be on the road with that baby for 3k
like take 3k subtract title swap/licence fees, 6 months for your insurance premium then that is the jump of point.
so what maybe like 2600? Dude may not like to hear that, who knows. I guess you gotta look at what it's really worth to you. The problem with there being so few, like you say, is that then the seller kinda has you by the balls.
and from that single photo that car does look cherry
RE: 1987 300D - MERCEDES-BENZ - 07-23-2012
I know the car looks great from the pics but if it still has the big football thing on the manifold forget the name think i can talk him down since taht needs to be changed how do i check the head numbers? i want a #18 or #22 right? not a #13
RE: 1987 300D - benzguy300 - 07-23-2012
(07-23-2012, 01:12 PM)MERCEDES-BENZ I know the car looks great from the pics but if it still has the big football thing on the manifold forget the name think i can talk him down since taht needs to be changed how do i check the head numbers? i want a #18 or #22 right? not a #13You mean #14 and good numbers for the head are #17,18,20, and 22