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1987 Mercedes Benz 300sdl on 2040-cars

US $1,700.00
Year:1987 Mileage:154991 Color: Gray /
 Burgundy
Location:

Winchester, Virginia, United States

Winchester, Virginia, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6 Cylinder
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: wdbcb25d7ha344640 Year: 1987
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Trim: grey
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: Rear
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 154,991
Sub Model: SDL
Exterior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Burgundy
Number of Doors: 4
Number of Cylinders: 6
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Make sure you read the entire listing. Do NOT bid unless you are serious.
Every specific that I am aware of will be described.

NOTE: The Odometer does NOT work. It lists 155,000, but I have no clue one the mileage.
The fact the the odometer does not work is reflected in the price.


We have a bunch of Mercedes, but this one is the first of a few I am selling.
My girlfriend decided she wanted one after she rode around in my "78 300D.
So, she decided on this one, then decided that she liked my old 240D better,
so I it to her. Now, this car is not needed.

I bought this car about 6 months ago and had it on the road for the first three.

Here are all the details:
As soon as I bought it, I had to do the following:
-Replace the flex tube on the exhaust.
-Put 4 new tires on.
-Adjust the valves.
That's about it, other than change the oil and do a general servicing.

Since, then, I had the vacuum modulator go bad (stopped holding pressure), I noticed this after it had been sitting for 3 months.I installed a new one and I adjusted it enough to make sure it shifts, IT WILL NEED TO BE properly adjusted.  It shifts 2-4 without effort (for those who don't know, most Benz's start in 2nd gear and the kickdown is used for quick downshifts). It needs to be adjusted to get the kickdown working.

Now, here are the good and bad lists:

The GOOD:
-Absolutely no rust
-The interior is average, not bad, just not great.
-The engine runs without issue (good cold starts, very quick)
-The turbo is working.
-The exhaust is good (the CC is gutted, it was clogged-who needs a CC on a diesel?). I replaced the flex tube.
-The entire vacuum system is intact. NO ONE HAS screwed with it.
-The tires all all new.
-New wiper blades.
-All electronics work on the interior, right down to the headrests!
-It passed inspection recently (see sticker on windshield and is good for some time)
-Drives Smoothly
-Everything on the dash works, except the odometer.


The bad:
-No hood ornament or truck ornament.
-Even though the interior is average, it's still average
-No stereo.I pulled mine out in order to sell the car.
-The AC does not work. Don't ask me, I don;t use AC so I've never cared. The compressor is there.
-Sometimes, the heat blows cool (probably the monovalve).
-No hood ornament.
-No Benz symbol on the truck.
-The clear coat has peeled in places (see pics).
-The gas pedal is gone (I have one that I'll give with the car), it broke, as all old Benz pedals do. The accelerator arm is there, so no problem with driving it.

I will have this car available at my business in Winchester, VA upon request. Just call and make an appointment if you would like to see it.

Also, feel free to call me with questions. My daytime number is 540-667-4777. My cell is 540-532-0250. Ask for Erik
Email me directly: kerouac.down@gmail.com

I bought this car for a dime, so I'm starting the bidding at what I paid for it, before I put money into it.
The Buy it Now price includes what I have spent on the car.

I require a $500 deposit at auctions end. You MUST pick this car up within 10 Days.
If it will take you longer, you must make arrangements.

I make ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY, but I deem this car to be safe and it runs well.
Good luck, this is a very good deal.

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