Weberman3

I found a 1980 300SD for sale and it doesn't run. I went to look at it and drivers side door panels are off because the windows are slightly down I guess. Went to look at the engine and first thing I notice is the fuel filter is off and laying to the side. Other things include the accelerator pedal is off the rod and was wondering how that attached. Also the grille is a bit broken and wondering how hard that is to get/replace. They're asking $400. Would you all pass on it?

Carsy

$100

kajtek1

Even junk yards will not pay for it and will charge you for towing it away.
However W123 RUNNING wagons still sell for 6 grands.

Weberman3

I went back to look at it and cranked the engine. It sounds good. I don't know if the bolts are there, but the door panels are in back. The body and paint is in great condition. Besides the pinstripes coming off, there's really only a couple scratches. I also noticed that the glow plug light doesnt come on, could this be a relay?

kajtek1

Sounds good, but did not fire?
If you really like the car, offer whatever you are comfortable with on the condition that you can make it running.
Buy new filter, can of fresh fuel, bring extra battery and starting fluid.
If you can't make it running in 20 minutes, walk away.

Plutoe

Hey if you have an extra 3 or 4 grand and loads of weekends you have an excellent retirement project----wada deal!!