Classic 1983 300D Mercedes Benz Turbo Diesel, two owners, service records from 1994.
- Always correctly maintained by current owner, running well, cold AC- Rebuilt transmission (with bills)-Southern California car from new.California smog exempt
Overall—while not perfect—this is a very presentable classic Mercedes that if looked after will, I'm sure, offer hundreds of thousands of miles of driving pleasure.
I would be confident to drive it anywhere - I brought it from Portland, OR to Laguna Beach, CA in early 2015, over 1,000 miles. It handles well and looks good. I feel the 300D represents one of the best eras of Mercedes Benz, where the money you paid translated directly into the highest quality of engineering and safety. The styling is quiet but classic and elegant, and attracts manyfavorable comments.
Due to its larger windows, the 300D offers much bettervisibility than many modern cars, making it a good (and safe) starter vehicle for younger drivers. It's also noticeably roomy inside, wider I feel than many modern cars.
THE DETAILS...
• Family ownedsince 2002, acquired at about 179,981 miles.Have service records from129,587 miles (Dec 1994). Non-smokers.• Car on salvage title since 2011, due to minor rear end collision ($850 total to repair left trunk area). Have bill and photos if you wish to see damage.• Issuance of the salvage title required installing brand new OE light clusters all around, and new OE brake calipers, as well as a full safety inspection.• Transmission was rebuilt professionally, has 41,771 miles over 5 years of service. Life of these units is usually 150,000 - 200,000+ miles.• Car has been repainted, and roof and trunk were repainted in November last year due to sun wear on the UV coating. Some minor marks here and there, e.g. hood, but overall looks very good. Good chrome.• Interior shows some signs of wear but is still perfectlypresentable. Dash is cracked (but has quality dash mat), one crack in drivers seat back, some wear to varnish around gear shift.• All instruments work except rev counter. Sunroof operating correctly. No tears in headliner, which is clean. Rear screen heater not working.• Hood props correctly at full 90 degree open, butrequires support when partly open.• Pirelli P4 tires have plenty of tread left. Spare in trunk.• Has fairly recent Pioneer radio/single CD player. Later-spec Mercedes power antenna just serviced and is operating correctly.• AC has been retrofitted with the correct, legally required R134 freon and is blowing cold. Fan requires to be started on full blower (top switch).• Oil was last changed at 267, 021 miles. There are one or two drips from the engine but it doesn't use oil. No leaks I have seen from the transmission, power steering or cooling systems.Engines starts readily. Brakes are excellent.• Apart from what's noted here, there's nodeferred maintenance I know of. No warranty offered.
INSPECTIONS & SHIPPING:
With a little notice, you can have the car inspected locally, at your cost. I'd also suggest you come and see it, and test drive it, in person.
I will cooperate with shipping, including internationally, but it must bearranged and completely paid for by the buyer.
NOTE: The car is also for sale locally, and so it's possible I may end the auction early.
Questions? Ask before you bid.