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1986 Mercedes-benz 300sdl Base Sedan 4-door 3.0l on 2040-cars

Year:1986 Mileage:267240 Color: Silver /
 Burgundy
Location:

Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States

Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:Turbo Diesel
Body Type:Sedan
VIN: WDBCB25D4GA233753 Year: 1986
Model: 300-Series
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats
Mileage: 267,240
Power Options: Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Burgundy
Number of Cylinders: 6
Trim: SDL
Drive Type: RWD
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. ... 

1986 Mercedes Benz 300SDL Diesel. 
Great to convert to Bio-diesel.

I bought the car from my Father-in-law, hoping to try my hand at bio-diesel. Since my wife and I have a young son, we have decided to get a small travel trailer. I have too many autos and one must go, so it is this one. My Father-in-law got the car from Mercedes of OKC and was told he was the second owner, so I am the third. The reason it shows four owners is that my in laws got divorced and it transferred from my mother in law to father in law.  

First of all what has been done to it recently: 
NEW GLOW PLUGS - Mercedes charges $1000 alone to do this.
NEW BATTERY
NEW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS
OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
AIR FILTER 
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
NEW SEAL ON DIESEL FUEL THERMOSTAT
SOME FUEL LINES REPLACED
NEW FUEL FILTER

The front and rear seats power adjustments all work. 

I drove the car about 50 miles last week at 80 mph and it ran great for an old diesel and the ride was smooth. When I pushed the accelerator down, the car responded and really moved down the road. It hauls butt.

Now the rough part of the car. I am trying to list everything. I have not had the car long.
Right side lower plastic panel is slightly bent and scratched, paint on trunk and roof is needing repainting - since in OK - only small rock chip spots rusting - as you can see from the photos -  it looks pretty good though, truck lock will not lock, radio taken out, needs new antenna, driver and passenger cushion cover needs work, back seat top of lean back splitting, driver lean back cover needs work, blower motor works - but ac is not working, sunroof tilts up and down - but does not slide. The interior has rough things here and there. I tried to cover as much of the car in the photos as I could.  

I do not have the original ignition keys. I had keys made from the emergency key.  The emergency key is the original. My in laws has several newer Mercedes they drove. They moved before I got the car, and the keys got misplaced in the move.

My Father-in-law said the motor was rebuilt in 2000 at Mercedes of OKC. About 100,000 miles ago. 

In about 2002 My father in law was in an accident. The windshield, hood, both front fenders and bumper was replaced and repainted the factory color. No frame damage. You can not tell that the work was done. The body work was performed at a body shop recommended by Mercedes of OKC.

I have owned the car myself for about 6 months and have only driven about 100 miles.

This car was about $43,000 when new in 1986. A Mercedes shop told me the engine alone is worth about $4000. NADA shows low end of the car is about $6000. The starting bid is well below the $4000.

The car is not perfect or mint. The price would be higher if it was. Not bad for 27 years old. 

I have the car listed locally too. If I sell locally before I get a bid, I will end the auction early. If there is a bid on the car, I will sell it to the highest bidder. 

I will not give you a signed paid receipt and title until it is paid for.
Please email me if you have any questions.

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