Patty,<br>Sorry to hear about all the problems you have had with your 300TDT.<br>These cars when properly maintained will virtually run forever. I had a 1979 300SD that had 290000 miles on its original engine and tranny when I sold it 2years ago. It now has 315000 miles on it and is still driving great. I almost bought it back earlier this month.<br>My sister drives a 1984 300CDT with 205000 miles on it and it is perfect. How many miles on your car? Did you buy from a private party? Original owner? The key to these cars is records, records, records. There are plenty of them around so one has to really look hard to find a nice one.<br>One suggestion, who rebuild your tranny? If you are planning to keep the car and are happy with the rest of it, interior, etc, I'd check out an exchange from MBZ, expensive for sure but peace of mind for a very very long time. The other obtion would be to sell it and find a nicer one, remember just take your time. When purchased right these old MBZ'S cannot be beat for value quality and character. Good luck.<br>Joe Brasileiro<br>