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1983 Mercedes Benz 300 Td Estate Wagon -- Low Reserve! Manual!!!! And Low Miles on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:191000 Color: White /
 Blue
Location:

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Diesel
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WDBAB93A7dn016677 Year: 1983
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Trim: Turbo Diesel
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player
Drive Type: 4-speed
Power Options: Power Windows
Mileage: 191,000
Sub Model: TD Wagon
Exterior Color: White
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Blue
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. ... 

1983 Mercedes Estate Wagon 300 Turbo Diesel Estate Wagon.  This is a very rare 4-speed manual wagon with low miles.  I purchased this car a year ago, thinking it would be a good car for my daughter to drive but she has other interests; therefore, I have never really driven the car as much as I should.  If you know these cars, you know they are built to run literally forever and this one is no exception.  She starts and runs perfectly, and the prior owner continuously maintained her.  She will get right up to highway speed and can cruise at 70-80 MPH with no issue, or around town.  All the original books and manuals are present, full spare tire, interior -- as you can see -- is in very good condition with no headliner drooping and no dashboard cracking with the exception of a very minor crack, which you can see in the photos.  Brand new Michelin tires with less than 10,000 miles them.  All four doors lock solidly, two working keys, and the vacuum door looks do actually work from the drivers side!  I have garaged the car since I have owned it and recently had it detailed which I will do again prior to shipping.  


1" trailer hitch allows you to mount a hitch bike carrier, or tow a light load.  Has estate wagon luggage carrier which looks awesome.  Custom center console cup-holder with wood-grain to match the interior, which sits underneath the console armrest.  When the armrest is in the upright position, you can use the cup-holder.

The car is a beautiful white, very glossy paint, with navy blue boot-stripe accent.  She drives straight with no pull at the wheel.  With the four speed manual, which the prior owner had professionally installed, you get a much better acceleration than the automatic version.  This is why I bought this car -- for the manual transmission!  That is not to say it is fast -- these things are tanks, but there is better acceleration and control with the four speed manual.  

Shifts and brakes with no issues.  Has original working stereo, with automatic antenna (working, new motor) and all four speakers work and produce quality (1983) sound.  The fader rocker knob on the console works too to allow you to balance the sound.  There are new custom Berber car mats in the for the driver and front passenger, which are very cool.  Vehicle passed N.C. inspection last year. Brakes are good, very solid.  Sunroof works great, automatic windows work great, and auto mirrors work great.  

Rear window defroster is good, as are the rear and front wipers.  All buttons and blinkers work.  Cruise control is disabled because of the installation of the manual drive-train.  All the belts, hoses, etc. appear to be in fine condition and I would have no issue driving this car 500 miles, although driving in town is much more fun because fellow enthusiasts will greet you with a "how old is that car?" and you say 1983 they can't believe it!  Heat and air settings all seem to run fine.

If you are serious about these cars, you know they do go forever but also please understand it is a 1983 vehicle.  Not everything is perfect.  I will do my best to list any deficiencies:  (1) The manual brake light comes on intermittently (brake works perfectly, just the light can go on depending on the day); (2) the RPM gauge works intermittently (speedometer has never been an issue); (3) there are two buttons missing from the stereo, which you can see in the photos; (4) you can see a small spot of paint/body rust on the rear tailgate; (5) 4" tear in driver seat along the seam, which you can see in photos, seems minor and can be stitched along the seam; (6) vehicle got bumped on rear bumper last year by a very nice nurse who was looking the wrong way -- I showed a photo of the rear bumper and it is virtually impossible to see the fender indentation, but it is there -- shows you how solid these cars are; (7) the A/C, which worked when I purchased the vehicle has unfortunately stopped -- have not had a mechanic repair, so consider it inop.  

As mentioned in the bidding specs, this is a low reserve "as is where is" auction.  I will try to answer any questions you have but I am not a mechanic or car nut so I have my limitations!  It is pretty rare to find one of these with manual transmission and I hope you enjoy her if you are the winning bidder.  She is a pretty sweet little wagon and my wife is anxious not to sell her because we use her for Friday date night in town!  That said, she is for sale with a low reserve because I cannot use!

I will be happy to assist you with meeting a shipper -- the car is located at a private residence; however, I will meet a shipper in an accessible location to assure the car is loaded and off to you.  Clean title North Carolina title in hand -- no liens.

Good luck, and please post any questions you have!  I am happy to discuss by phone as well if you need to gather comfort about the transaction.


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