1983 Mercedes-Benz

300D Sedan

Automatic

WDBAB33A3DB020627

Diesel

We call her Beulah. She runs really well and gets really good gas mileage - around 27 in the city. She has been a bit of a hobby car but it is time to let her go. She is worth $1,400 as a charitable donation. I have about $7,000 in the car. The Good:Really low mileage: 154,444 original milesArizona car - no rust or corrosionVery few dents or dingsRecent paint jobPretty good carpet, upholstery, headliner & door panelsWindows & sunroof all workNew injectors & injector pump 1/10/2001New upper control arms 1/16/2001New brake booster 07/27/2005New alternator 12/22/2006 (147,699 miles)New starter 1/04/2007 (147,715 miles)New brake pads 05/18/2007 (149,100 miles)Transmission rebuilt & new battery 1/08/2009 New tires 04/04/2009The Bad:The transmission rebuild was poorly done. There is a delay after selecting a new gear but shifting is fine thereafter.Pulls to the right - not sure whyElectrical quirks - wipers wave to you once in a whileBlower not running. This is usually a blown fuse but should be verified or tolerated.Rear defroster does not workWindow switch in driver's side rear door does not work. Front switch does.Electric mirror on passenger side does not workAntenna quit working when actuator hooked up to current radioCruise control engages but speed varies 5-10 mph.Central locking only works at full-speedTachometer does not work. The Ugly:Cracked dash, missing/loose vinyl on interior B pillarsPrevious minor rear-end damage. New trunk lid, not-so-great small bondo areas on rear fenders above tail lightsGlove box door is looseInterior wood elements only in fair shape. Right-hand piece on glove box door missingRear window deck fadedIlluminated vanity mirrors missingRear view mirror looseBlack bumper strips need new attachment clipsNets on back of front seats saggingCracked windshield