NPorCP: "Dat Benz Diesel Doe" Edition

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno) 06/23/2014 at 23:08 • Filed to: None

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1980 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Turbodiesel

I've never been a Benz guy, but holy crap this car interests me.

Black on black, with an automatic.

230,403 miles. Which is nothing for these old Benzes, right?

Seller wants $3,250.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/4534730207…

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/23/2014 at 23:18

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Pure class. Has about another 200k miles before engine-out service due. :)

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 06/23/2014 at 23:20

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Another 200k? That's another 30+ years of driving I could get out of it. Awesome.

Nibby > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/23/2014 at 23:20

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GIMME

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Nibby 06/23/2014 at 23:21

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MINE

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/23/2014 at 23:24

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Nice price.

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/23/2014 at 23:29

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Wouldn't surprise me. I know someone with 330k on theirs, and they frankly are not the best with maintenance. This one looks cared for.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/24/2014 at 00:23

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This chassis doesn't normally work for me, but that car looks great. I would buy it, especially if I had to drive a bit on an open road more often. Great cruiser. May need basic service work in the next 100k, g-plugs, filters, fluids.

Bad Idea Hat > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/24/2014 at 07:51

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*sobbing uncontrollably*

RacinBob > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/24/2014 at 07:53

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They are interesting, driving one is more nautical than automotive. The suspension travel is so long than they drive like a boat. The power delivery is so limited, they accelerate like a boat. Its a lotta machine, just like a diesel boat.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > RacinBob 06/24/2014 at 09:54

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Minus the diesel part, you described what I already drive, so no change there!

DipodomysDeserti > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 06/24/2014 at 11:36

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Not sure what the CL market is like where you live, but if its in good shape that's a good price. My brother had two that were in good shape in and out that he got for about $3k. Very fun cars to just cruise in. Examples in not so good shape but running can be found every other week here for around $1k-1.5.