Yes , it's actually fairly commn to find these with passably low mileage , also be aware the odometers often break so go test drive it and ensure it logs a few miles , not just the speed you're going .
*_IF_* it's legit , _AND_ you find NO RUST HOLES after COMPLETELY unloading the trunk and spare tire well , and looking closely in the corners underneath the hood hinge pockets , and , the oil filler cap doesn't get blown off if you loosen it with the engine idling , then it's prolly a very good deal indeed .
BE AWARE : you cannot just jump in and go in these cars ! they need regular service and maintenance else it'll become unreliable and a money pit .
If you ever had an old VW Beetle and tuned it and adjusted those vlves a few times a year , this car will be easy and dirt cheap to maintain .
I see the fuel intake screen is dirty so I'm betting they didn't service it much , just cleaned it up really nice .
These cars are fairly slow and if you insist on flooring it to keep up , it'll die soon .
65 MPH MAXIMUM on the open Highway else it'll chug fuel and drink oil like crazy .
I have one of these and I love it for filing jamb packed with kids and SWMBO hen long distance travlig in it out of state but I also don't go batshitdriving 6 hours @ 60 MPH in the killing desert heat or feezing cold winter...
I'd say give it a good close look but be aware , these cars are not for everyone .
If it looks good and everything (AC !!) works O.K. but you find the usual rust holes underneath the spare tire , offer them $1,800 ~ $2,000 for it including tax and tags , this is the WORST time of year to sell cars so they'l proly jump at it .
-Nate
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Daniel Valente <danvprod@...> wrote:
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> Does this look too good to be true? Miles seem super low...
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> http://www.cardinalautosales.com/vehicledetails.aspx?VID=165390001
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> Dan
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> Sent from my iPad
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> On Dec 20, 2012, at 12:45 PM, "J.O." <mnijfo@...> wrote:
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> > I have a 1991 300D with 285K miles that I drive locally daily and on 500 mile trips periodically. It is a great ride and gets 31+MPG on the road trips and 28-29MPG aroulocal driving.
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> > I've had a 1984 300CD and a 1987 300D as well and prefer the W124 series (87-95) for dependability and comfort.
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> > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "danvprod" <danvprod@> wrote:
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> > > Hi Folks --
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> > > Looking forward to your help. Here is my situation. I am currently driving a 2003 Honda Element with 125k. I am looking to acquire either a w123 300d Turbo or w124 300d 2.5 turbo diesel to become my daily commuter to and from work.
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