1984 Mercedes-benz 300sd Base Sedan 4-door 3.0l on 2040-cars
Gainesville, Virginia, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.0L 2998CC l5 DIESEL SOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300SD
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 325,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Beige
Number of Cylinders: 5
For sale is my 1984 300SD. I am selling it because it can no longer pass inspection due to rust issues. HOWEVER this car has several new or recently replaced parts making it a great parts car, and if you have the ability to get it passed in VA or whatever state you're in, it will be a good car to drive.
The odometer broke at 288,000 miles, and I have put 45,000 miles on it since then, driving to/from my vanpool pickup location and short trips around town for the last 3 years. Prior to that I used it to get to/from school in Atlanta, GA, and also for work-related trips to Chattanooga, TN, Wilmington, NC, and Columbia, SC.
The engine and transmission are original, and I have maintenance records from the previous owner, but all maintenance after I purchased the car in 2009 was done by myself, with receipts for big items and oil done every 6 months or 5000 miles whichever came first.
List of new and/or recently replaced parts:
AC Compressor @ 243,000 miles ($450 new)
Brake Booster and Master Cylinder @ 275,000 miles ($310 new)
Vaccuum Pump @ 250,000 miles ($360 new)
Blower Motor and Heat Pump @265,000 miles ($300 new)
Oil Cooler and Hoses @ 279,000 miles ($1000 new)
Alternator @ 285,000 miles ($150 new)
Air Filter Bracket @ 290,000 miles ($50 new)
Belt Tensioner Bolt @ 300,000 miles ($100 new)
Driver's Side Motor Mount and Engine Shock @ 305,000 miles ($100 new)
Shutoff Valve @ 315,000 miles ($100 new)
Driver's Side Lens Cover @320,000 miles ($50 new)
Headlight Assembly Driver's Side @ 320,000 miles ($75 new)
Unused/Unisintalled Parts included in sale: (These are new parts that I simply will not use)
2 Flex Discs, with nuts and bolts ($100 new)
Drive Shaft Support Bearing ($50 new)
Drive Shaft Support ($75 new)
Passenger Side Motor Mount and Shock ($100 new)
Assortment of Filters ($75)
Real Tire and Wheel with Mercedes Hubcap as spare ($100)
Brake Pads ($75-100)
I really do NOT want to get rid of this car, but would happily give it to an enthusiast who would use it as an "organ donor" of sorts or even drive it himself/herself if you can get it to pass inspection. The rust is a real issue.
Problems with car:
1) Rust
2) Exhaust needs to be hung by wires. The brackets and rubber exhaust hangers no longer support the exhaust.
3) The car's acceleration is bad even for this make/model. I think the engine and turbo simply need a good cleaning, but it takes a significant amount of time to get to cruising speed. It's not a safety issue.
If you are local (within 30 miles) I will help arrange for transporting the car to your location.
The parts only go with the car. I will not sell the parts without the car.
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