Still looking for a mercedes 300d in saint louis. Just found this one on Autotrader... http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=214841349&dealer_id=100005170&car_year=1982&num_records=&model=&make2=&start_year=1981&engine=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=0&search_type=both&distance=200&make=MB&color=&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=yearDESC&address=63105&advanced=&end_year=1988&transmission=&doors=&max_price=&cardist=10

if the car "running out of fuel" is correct, would the only thing you would need to do is make sure the battery is charged and the glowplugs working, and then put some diesel in it and use the primer pump? This car probably has a few other issues as well, plus some cosmetic issues. Could be just dusty, and a detailing could clean it up. What do you think this car would need to start, or does it just need fuel and to be primed and the seller does not know? And if anyone knows of a 300d for sale in saint louis, please drop me a PM, i'll be buying one soon now. Thanks

The filters could be clogged also. Watch out for used car dealers, they are notorious scumbags. If the car is in good shape that is a good price.

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1987 300TD x 3
2005 E320CDI

hard to tell anything about this from the listing, but I also found this http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/253235320.html in the St Louis craigslist...
John

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"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

I find the story suspicious. If it was as simple as refueling and priming would the used car dealer not do such a simple task rathing than taking a big $$ hit by selling a non-running car.
The dealer could be stupid but I'm guessing he's not and he's looking for a stupid buyer.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13