I'm assuming that you bought this car, as the original post was from Dec.
If so, how's it working out?
Rob
Garden Grove, CA
On 2/25/12 3:16 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re: Re : 1985 turbo diesel
> Posted by: "rwillman18"rwillman18@yahoo.com rwillman18
> Date: Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:49 pm ((PST))
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> Not a CA car..driver's seat shows no wear...all interior knos are pristine.
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> --- Indiesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Aleph93<aleph93@...> wrote:
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>> > I have an '85 300D. You'll enjoy the higher geared differential. With
>> > the '85, check where the air cleaner is, as the CA models have a
>> > particle filter (TrapOx) which takes up the space where the standard air
>> > filter goes, above the manifolds, so the air filter is moved to the
>> > front corner behind the headlights. If it is a CA model, there's other
>> > issues to consider, like if the TrapOx has been replaced (recalled).
>> >
>> > I'd check through the service records to see what maintenance has been
>> > done, and this also shows mileage history.
>> > If the miles are that low, the driver's seat should be close to perfect,
>> > and all the little knobs and switches should be in great visual shape,
>> > due to lack of use. For that price, make sure the AC works well, and how
>> > about the cruise control?
>> >
>> > Nate is right, Carfax and an inspection is a good idea.
>> >
>> > Rob
>> > '85 300D CA
>> > Garden Grove, CA
>> > ==
>> >
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>> > On 12/15/11 10:07 PM,diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
>>> > > Re : 1985 turbo diesel
>>> > > Posted by: "Nate"vwnate1@... vwnate1
>>> > > Date: Thu Dec 15, 2011 1:38 pm ((PST))
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > Yes*IF* ~ the mileage is correct , Mercedes odometers are prone to stop working plus they're easy to roll back so pay the $ for a " CarFax " report and also have some Independent Garage put it up on a hoist and take a hard look at it ~ if it's the real deal , it's a steal @ $5,500.00 .
>>> > >
>>> > > If the seller balks at either the CarFax or the garage inspection , WALK AWAY FAST .
>>> > >
>>> > > -Nate
>>> > > "rwillman18" (forgot to give their name) wrote:
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>>>>> > >> > I am contemplating the purchase of a 1985 turbo diesel with 120,000 miles. The car is tip top...no rust, and aside from a few chips in the paint a great looking car. I am in Wisconsin and I want to know if 5500.00 is a fair price and can I use it as a daily driver? What should I be looking at on this car? Thank for the help!!
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