Low Low Mileage 1978 Benz 300d (w123) In Good Condition - Low Reserve on 2040-cars
Farmington, Connecticut, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:3.0 liter I-5
Vehicle Title:Clear
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Number of Cylinders: 5
Model: 300-Series
Trim: Blue
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof
Mileage: 103,274
Power Options: Power Windows
Exterior Color: Silver
Up for sale is my Mercedes Benz 300D with exceptionally low mileage. I had sold it locally but the buyer was trying to get a loan and was unable to obtain the loan so I decided to list it here. This 1978 Benz 300D (Diesel) sedan is in excellent shape. In all honesty, it is not in mint condition but has some rust spots which can be repaired. However, the mileage is exceptionally low (about 103,XXX miles) and runs great as should be expected since most of these cars run 400K - 500K. Fuel consumption Mileage is also pretty good and regular maintenance was recently done with all new glow plugs. For a 35 year old car, the body of this car is in fair to good condition and the interior is clean. I will list the good and the bad below and you be the judge:
GOOD:
Quality car with very low mileage - ideal candidate for a bio-diesel or veggie conversion
Painted about 4-5 years ago so paint looks great
Runs great
New glow plugs (2 extras in car)
New rear brakes with new caliper
New rear shock absorbers
Newer radiator
Newer exhaust
Great mileage
No cracks in dash
All electronics work with the exception of the radio antennae
BAD:
Small rust spot (will include more pictures shortly). Not critical.
Transmission shifter doesn't go into Park immediately and sometimes needs to be moved up 1-2 times - needs cable adjustment. Not critical.
Will need two coil springs in the back - I had the shocks replaced but the mechanic told me the springs could also be replaced. Not critical.
Little crack in dash by ignition
A/C does not blow cold and will probably needs to be charged. I just open the sunroof when I need to.
I bought it to convert it to Bio and Veggie oil but my commute is dropping and I just could not justify the expense of the conversion since not sure if it is necessary for me to do that - this car is a perfect fit for a veggie oil conversion. The reason I am selling it is because it's an extra car for me. I still have it listed for local sale and reserve the right to end this auction if it sells. However, if an eBay buyer uses the Buy it Now price or the reserve it met, the car will be sold to the eBay buyer.
Deposit is due within 24 hours of the end of the auction.
If you have any questions, please drop me a line here or call me at 8605736447.
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Bidding!
Note: I entered the VIN number (as listed) but it appears that it is too old for Car Fax or Autocheck.
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