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   PID: Synchronet 3.19a-Win32 master/b81540481 May 18 2021 MSC 1928   
   TID: SBBSecho 3.14-Win32 master/b81540481 May 18 2021 MSC 1928   
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   A local car lot has a 1985 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel with 180,000 miles.   
      
   Body is about 90% good, there's one bad ding fixed with touch-up paint and   
   some loose rubber around one corner of the bumper. Otherwise, it's nicely   
   straight.   
      
   The engine is good, but "the turbo is shot". His mechanic is in Mexico for a   
   week or two, so he's not advertising it yet.   
      
   The upholstery is a little faded, but no tears. Carpet is faded, but clean.   
   One small crack on the dash.   
      
   I asked the price, the dealer said he's "asking $3000". I'm tempted to see   
   what I could haggle him down to (most of the other cars on his lot are   
   American SUVs)   
      
   After having my local MBZ mechanic give it a once over, that is.   
      
   I've always loved these cars. I'd rather have an estate model, but the prices   
   on those are going sky high.   
      
   I bet I could put a little work into it and flip it in a year or two for twice   
   the price.   
   --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32   
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