1970s 300D

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/1976-300D-ftopict179903.html (1976 300D)
I am looking at a '76 300D with 59,000 miles in perfect condition. What flaws should I look for? Is $5,000 US a reasonable price? gmcop1
« $5K is a bit steep. She better be cherry with origional paint and all maint records. You can't do a CarFax on the VIN (too old and the VIN.. »
« Agree... too much money. »
« Overpriced by a factor of 10? DAS For direct contact replace nospam with schmetterling --- "Tiger": »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/1976-300D-ftopict179902.html (1976 300D)
I am looking at a '76 300D with 59,000 miles in perfect condition. What flaws should I look for? Is $5,000 US a reasonable price? gmcop1
« This car is 30 years old; what's the fascination? Old cars don't get senior discounts at repair shops. $5K can buy a substantially newer c.. »
« Too easy to roll back the mileage on older cars. »
« Tiger: You are right! Regards, Mauro »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/1978-300D-123-ftopict201156.html (1978 300D 123)
I have a 78 300D Benz and I Have oil getting into my air cleaner box where the air filter is. My dad and I rebuilt the vaccum pump figure that was the problem but it wasn't because I still have oil ..
« The pipe that has the oil in it - does it come from the vacuum pump or the top of the valve cover? If from the vacuum pump do you suspect.. »
« 300d: What's the mileage on the engine? After the diesels get up over 250K or so, they started having some cylinder blowby caused by worn .. »
« My car only has a little over 174,000 though »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/1979-300D-Turbo-ftopict169292.html (1979 300D Turbo?)
Does such a factory-born beast exist? Some "guru" guy says no, 1981 is earliest 300D Turbo. True? C
« The first 300SD Turbodiesels were 1977 models - all of about 55 cars. The 1980 was the last year of the 116 body 300SD, a fine vehicle th.. »
« The 300D 123 body Turbodiesel started in 1981 or 1982 and was sold thru 1985. »
« You can convert that car into a TD... but not factory... maybe in Europe they might have it earlier... »

http://Mercedes-Benz.autoboardz.com/78-300D-benz-123-ftopict201449.html (78 300D benz 123)
I have a 78 300D Benz with about 174,000. I Have oil getting into my air cleaner box where the air filter is. My dad and I rebuilt the vaccum pump figure that was the problem but it wasn't because I..
« 300d: My '79 TD has a light film of oil showing up in the air cleaner box also, and my mechanic says that's 'normal.' I'm not sure what t.. »
« Yea but it socks my air filter. Everyday I'm done driving it I take it out to let the oil drain out of it. »
« Too much blowby....the rings are no longer sealing to the walls. "300d": »