1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD

This aging oil-burner was bought on a whim for $300. Can we drive an S-Class for used-Neon money?

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1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD

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1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Specs
Body type:
Sedan
Country of origin:
Germany
Original price:
$39500
Purchase price:
$300
0-60 time:
15.0 seconds
Displacement:
2998cc
Stock horsepower:
125 bhp @ 4350 rpm
Torque:
170 lb.-ft @ 2400 rpm
Engine configuration:
Inline-5
Transmission:
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain configuration:
Rear-wheel drive
Suspension:
Independent (front)
Independent (rear)
Brakes:
disc/disc
Body width:
73.6 in.
Curb weight:
3613 lbs.
Wheelbase:
115.6 in.
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