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1991 Mercedes-benz 350sdl Base Sedan 4-door 3.4l on 2040-cars

Year:1991 Mileage:394000
Location:

Pasadena, California, United States

Pasadena, California, United States
Fuel Type:Diesel
Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.4L 3449CC l6 DIESEL SOHC Turbocharged
For Sale By:Private Seller
Body Type:Sedan
VIN: wdbcb35dxma582739 Year: 1991
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Mileage: 394,000
Model: 350SDL
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Number of Cylinders: 6
Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"Small ding near trunklid, small tear in driver seat bottom, wood has cracking in some of the clear coat, 2 door panels have small cracks near door lock at the top under the window, odometer stopped working 4 months ago, sunroof works but is slow due to shrunken rubber seal impeding it, fabric strip on rubber sear for driver door has come loose, driver side door lock is worn and it is difficult to lock/unlock, power antennae stays up. The brake force struts in the front suspension are shot so the front end clunks under braking and some turning but I have had my mechanic look at it and the ball joints, a-arms, etc. are fine, its just the brake force struts."

 1991 Mercedes Benz 350 SDL.  It is the same as the 1986 or 1987 300 SDL but the engine is larger and more powerful (it is geared a little higher, 3rd redlines at 80 mph and the factory claimed this car could do 115 mph), the turbo is updated, the rear end and transmission are heavier duty.  The car has 394k, a new bottom end around 100k ago, new head (a #22 head) went in 4 months ago.  The radiator, a/c compressor, axles and vacuum lines are all new.  The engine runs like new (it practically is new), transmission shifts flawlessly and a/c blows really cold. Original paint is ok with one ding near trunk lid.  Tires are new three months ago.   Receipts for all items previously mentioned as new.  The drivers side door lock is pretty worn out so it is difficult to lock/unlock on that side but passenger door lock works perfect, the plastic around the headlights has a few age cracks as does the door panels near the door locks and the clear coat on some of the woodwork.    The interior is pretty good except for a small tear in the drivers seat. Everything works except for power antennae stays up.   New pioneer stereo with usb jack.  This car is more of a runner than a show car, while everything is there and works for the most part, everything shows wear.  The motors for these cars go for 8500$ for a rebuilt longblock and that is what this car has under the hood with 100k miles on it, and a good transmission to boot, just realize everything else shows age.  To start the car in the morning, just turn on the glow plugs for 1 or 2 seconds and barely crank the starter for a second and it starts right up with a perfect smooth idle.  The car is very quiet and smooth, never been in an accident, has no rust in the undercarriage.

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