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1987 Mercedes Benz 300dt 3.0l 6 Cyl. Turbo Diesel 4 Door Sedan Runs Strong on 2040-cars

Year:1987 Mileage:255403 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.0L I-6 cyl. Turbo Diesel
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WDBEB33D7HA293657 Year: 1987
Model: 300-Series
Trim: DT
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 255,403
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: 300DT 4 door sedan
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6
Biodiesel: Daily Driver
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. ... 

For Sale as is:

1987 Mercedes Benz 300DT 3.0L Turbo Diesel 4 door sedan RWD

Metallic Blue exterior, dark blue vinyl interior.

Power Front seats

Power moon roof

Power mirror

Power door locks

Cruise control

255,403 miles (odometer broken, speedometer works fine) 

Tires: Riken Raptor HR P205/55R16H mfg. date is 08/12 I bought them from discount tire in the fall of 2012, nearly brand new full tread tires.

Wheels: 16" 7 spoke Aluminum Alloys are from newer model Mercedes Benz (I have the original 15" wheels with very worn tires if the buyer would like them)

I purchased this vehicle about 2 and a half years ago. I have a used it as my daily driver for over 2 years. The engine always starts. It does not smoke. The transmission shifts well with a more moderate throttle opening, at low throttle openings it shifts very firm, this is due to the vacuum system needing adjustment. I intended to restore this wonderful example of German engineering like Mike Brewer and Edd China on the BBC hit TV show "Wheeler Dealer" but it wasn't in the cards since I drove it so much.

I did manage to upgrade the wheels and tires, replace the following: battery, front brakes, front inner and outer tie rod assemblies, steering damper, rear shocks, front windshield, inside rearview mirror, coolant expansion tank, radiator cap, fuel cap, fuel return hoses,  power window switches, fuel injector pump seals, power brake vacuum hose assembly, various rubber and hard vacuum lines under the hood, underhood fuel filters and windshield washer nozzles.

It rides great on the freeway, and the more you drive it like you're on the Autobahn the better it feels. I got nearly 30 MPG combined city/hwy. even driving it aggressively. This is the fastest classic diesel you'll find, this is the 3.0L 6cyl. turbodiesel engine you want. The first summer I ran it on some Biodiesel (B10 or less, homebrew and pump) but have put only regular diesel for over the last year now. I performed the "Purple wire afterglow mod" so you only have to cycle the glowplugs once and it starts every time, I did not cut the wire so it may me returned to factory specs in 2 minutes, Temperature gauge rises to the mid range and stays there, never comes close to running too hot. R134a A/C works if direct wired, Mercedes specialist says it needs a HVAC head unit. Only front windows work, not rear. As you can see from the pictures this is not a perfect car with lots of dings, dents etc. there are plenty of quirks or things that could be fixed or just jump in and drive it for many more years. One key locks the central locking doors and sets alarm. Lots of extra parts in trunk.

Clear blue Texas title (not salvage)

Current Texas State Inspection sticker

Registration sticker (Past Due cost $65)

Sold as is

Pre Sales Inspection welcome, if potential buyer can arrange in time prior to auction end.

Questions welcome

Winning Bidder must Deposit $300 within 24 hours and pay balance in full within 72 hours of auction ending.

Winning bidder arranges and pays for shipping

 

 

 

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