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i am new to the mercedes world but love diesels, i have driven a diesel scince i was 16 and i thought it would be awseome to have an old like and old late 80's diesel benz. just wondered what to look for and what are the things to watch with these cars with automatics and manuals. thanks for your input.

RE: diesel mercedes

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ORIGINAL: fuel4me

i am new to the mercedes world but love diesels, i have driven a diesel scince i was 16 and i thought it would be awseome to have an old like and old late 80's diesel benz. just wondered what to look for and what are the things to watch with these cars with automatics and manuals. thanks for your input.

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RE: diesel mercedes

Excellent choice my first car was a 86 300sdl Great Car. i miss the diesel but space required me to sell her.