81-85 300 TDT vs DT

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MK - 29 Nov 2006 15:33 GMT

Hi,

I have been searching for an '81-'85 300 DT. I've come upon a '81
300TDT with 175000 miles for $2000US. I think the price is a little
high, but the guy has done a lot of front end and suspension work, as
well as fluids, hose and belt replacements.

I'm looking for reasons as to why I should get a wagon versus the
coupe/sedan.

I've search this group, and will keep sifting thru the search results,
but it appears the TDT has similar issues relative to the DT.

TIA,

Mark

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T.G. Lambach - 29 Nov 2006 17:06 GMT

Both models use the same engine and transmission. The wagon has a hydro
pneumatic rear suspension which includes a hydraulic pump on the motor's
cylinder head. More things to break; OK if you need a wagon, otherwise
opt for a sedan.

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Tom Plunket - 30 Nov 2006 19:44 GMT

> I have been searching for an '81-'85 300 DT. I've come upon a '81
> 300TDT with 175000 miles for $2000US. I think the price is a little
> high, but the guy has done a lot of front end and suspension work, as
> well as fluids, hose and belt replacements.

'round here the TDs tend to start at $5000 due to "desirablilty."

Myself, I wanted a wagon and I'd been looking for a long time. When one
came around that was listed for $2800 I went to look and bought it for
$2500. There are some fairly common issues with it and I'm slowly
fixing it up, but wow if you could get one for $2k you could resell it
in California for twice that if it's driveable.

...or send me the info and I may do just that! ;)

-tom!

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tweaks - 05 Dec 2006 02:14 GMT

I bought my '81 300TDT a few years ago, and I love it. It has more room
than my Explorer for cargo, 22 MPG (probably more when I do the valves
this spring) and it runs and runs and runs. There are only a few around
town, and I love the look and ride.

And, it's a conversation piece in it's own right.

Go for it if the style fits ya. There's nothing like going down the
highway with that MBZ star in front of ya.

Tweaks

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