1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series

3.0L 5 Cylinder Diesel Fuel

Automatic

WDBAB93C7FF035504

WE LOVE OUR VINTAGE DIESELS HERE!!! This auction is for one of those very special cars. One of those Holy Grail vehicles that is almost impossible to find these days. It is also one of those cars I honestly hate to sell. This auction is for a 1985 Mercedes-Benz W123 300TD wagon! This 300TD being offered here: IS AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING UNRESTORED SURVIVOR! HAD A FRESH VIRGINIA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION! SCORES WELL ABOVE AVERAGE WITH AUTOCHECK! IS THE LAST YEAR FOR THE W123 DIESEL WAGON! HAS THE THIRD SEAT OPTION! IS GORGEOUS INSIDE AND OUT! HAS WORKING COLD AC CONVERTED TO R134A! RUNS AND DRIVES LIKE A DREAM! AND COMES WITH OUR 100% MONEY BACK WARRANTY! And, to make this auction interesting, we are putting this Last Model Year Classic Diesel Wagon up here in a NO RESERVE AUCTION!!! NO RESERVE means just that. We pride ourselves in honest auctions and ALWAYS start our bidding at ONE PENNY! W123 diesel wagons in this kind of condition aren’t easy to find and interest an awful lot of people! This 300TD is one of those rare auctions that don’t have an untouchable reserve or stratospheric buy it now price. Any bid you make might be the last one. So please be extra serious when bidding. You bidders are going to set the price in this auction, not us! And, to make this a very safe bet for you, you have 50 miles to drive it. If you can honestly show it has been misrepresented, we’ll happily refund you your money! Recently we’ve had to start requiring that our bidders have a Paypal account to bid. We’ve regretfully had to do this because of the sharp increase in deadbeat, non-paying, bidders since eBay has changed their feedback policy. We still ask that zero feedback bidders and bidders with no recent account activity contact us before bidding. If you don’t have a Paypal account and wish to bid, please contact us so we can add you to our bidding exemption list. PLEASE take the time to read the whole description and the Terms section after it. 95% of the questions we get on our vehicles can be answered by simply reading the description and studying the pictures we include. We get very worried when we see that bidders aren’t reading things because it makes us wonder what other important details they've missed. VERY few dealers take the time we do to give complete descriptions simply so that our bidders can make educated decisions and not be surprised when they pick up their new cars. Work with us here and at least read what we’ve written. 240D 190d 220d 350sd 350sdl 300sdl e300 e320 jetta golf passat tdi grease car veggie bio-diesel conversion vegetable We’re one of eBay’s top sellers of older diesel cars and trucks. Normally we specialize in older diesel Mercedes like this one, Geo Metros, and classic Volvo 240s. Mostly we like listing the interesting cars people like as opposed to the cars people are forced to drive. One important thing about our auctions is that we’re one of the very rare dealers that lists everything we have in true no reserve auctions where the bidding starts at one penny! Other sellers hate us because they look foolish with their astronomical buy it now pricing but our buyers love us because we let them set the final selling prices! O.K. Lets approach the elephant in the room head on. This 300TD has 316K miles on it. That normally would scare the daylights out of any prospective buyer. We all know the longevity reputation of these cars and it is great to see one that is proving it! I knew with this car, because of the miles and also because of its high desirability in the market, I had to approach it and represent it VERY carefully. We already knew this car scored very well with Autocheck with no accidents or anything odd in its history. The first thing I did was have our mechanical shop go over it thoroughly before doing anything. And, to ensure the overall condition, I kept it and drove it myself for the past 5 1/2 months and 1000 miles in every driving condition out there. The end result of this is that now I do NOT want to let this 300TD go. It is one of those cars I would be very happy keeping for several more years because it is in such beautiful condition, because it runs and drives so beautifully, and most of all because it is a workhorse and so darn useful to have around. It is as reliable as any Mercedes diesel I’ve ever owned and I wouldn’t hesitate to drive it cross-country in a minute. The car feels great on the road and cruises well at any speed I put it at. I haven’t taken it over 90 m.p.h. but it cruised like a dream at 85! It is a workhorse and has never let me down or fallen below my expectations. We just had the oil changed earlier this week and had the car safety inspected as well. I purposely went to a State Inspector who is a stickler for detail and he was very surprised to find zero issues with the car especially with the brakes, steering, and suspension. You will be getting an extremely fine automobile! We know the market on these cars and know the 300TD wagons are the most desirable and in the highest demand. Mercedes only made about 27,000 of them worldwide in a 6 year period so they're pretty rare to find these days. People paid about $33K for them new in '82 so they were VERY expensive and owners did their best to get their money's worth out of them. If you've been shopping for one then you also know the crazy prices people are asking for them. Money is tight these days, even for one of the highest quality cars ever made like this. You will not find a nicer, more issue free example anywhere selling in a no reserve auction like this one. The exterior of this 300TD is in excellent all around condition. Quite honestly, from living with it for several months, the exterior looks like it is a well kept 100K mile car. All the trim is there and looking good. We were most impressed with the aluminum trim that still polishes out beautifully. The car is rust free except for some bubbling on the back portion of the left rear fender lip. This bubbling is minor and has not come through the paint. The only other rust I saw was some on the inside bottom of the driver’s door. We did notice where some repairs were done in the past on the same place on the right rear. The rocker panels and jacking points are looking very nice. From what we can tell the blue paint is original. I like this blue because it is an exact match to the 1985 300D sedan I owned and was dumb enough to sell last summer. The chrome roof rack is looking beautiful and the screws on the adjustable cross members are not locked up or stripped. If you use the third seat when traveling then you’ll probably need that roof rack. Even taking the miles into consideration, this 300TD is a beauty and I’ve gotten a lot of comments and thumbs up on it while driving it around locally. I’m very proud to tell folks just how many miles are on it. We always like to show some closer in pictures of our cars so you can get in idea of just how nice they are. Look at how nice the original grillwork is and how nice the front lights are! You can also see the cord for the accessory block heater. There is nothing but good to see on this car! Here you can see how nice the rims are and what the tread is like on the tires. If you look close you can see the little rust bubbling issue on the bottom of the left rear wheel arch. We’re not into hiding anything so here you can see the condition of the underbody! You have to admit how nice it is for 27 years old and over 300K miles. I’ve put a thousand miles on this Mercedes over the past six months. I know I’m going to regret selling it but I don’t have the means to purchase it from the dealership at the moment. I wouldn’t hesitate to drive this car coast to coast in a minute. I’ll show this beauty off and let you see if you can picture it in your garage! Everything about this 1985 300TD Diesel Wagon screams quality, pure class and luxury, and longevity! It’s so rare to see them in this kind of condition AND also in a NO RESERVE auction! Here’s your chance to own one of the last true classics! No one is building ANYTHING in the market with this degree of build quality anymore and we couldn't afford to buy it were they able to. For a 27 year old non-smoking interior we were stunned! The tan MB-Tex (Mercedes-Benz Texturized Punctured Vinyl) seats are all in beautiful condition! The pictures do NOT lie. There is very little abnormal wear showing. If I didn’t know the miles on the car, by looking at it I would guess it was about 120K. The seats are all still reasonably firm and comfortable. The folding center armrest is not damaged. All three of the rear detachable headrests are there and looking great! The carpets are looking good as well considering their age. This is really a beautifully kept interior for its age! Good luck finding a nicer interior on an unrestored 300TD! The inner door panels are looking just as great! The dash area is about as nice and issue free as you’re ever going to find! The dash itself is not dried out or cracked and all the wood trim is there and looking super for 27 years old. All the gauges work well including the VDO clock. The stock Becker stereo works great, all the LEDs are bright, the fader works, and the power antenna goes up and down properly! The climate control system is working and the AC is blowing cold. While going over the car for us our shop converted and modernized the AC system over to the newer r134a. All the blower fan controls work and the blower motor is not squealing. This 300TD has the manual sunroof and I love the super high quality of the latching mechanism. When closing the sunroof the little wind flap does need to be held down for the roof to slide over it. The headliner looks great! All the power windows work as does the right side power mirror. The cruise control works though it could use an adjustment because it doesn’t hold speed that well over time. Even the cigarette lighter works! About the only issue I noticed with the interior was that some of the interior side trim is a little loose in places. You can see the miles on the odometer. I kept on driving it after I took the pictures. Properly kept, we see no reason why this 300TD won’t go another 300K! We sell more of these older diesels than anyone else here and this car, both interior and exterior, falls into the upper 10% of the cars we can compare it to. Considering it has twice the miles as our other cars average, it is a standout! All the original manuals are included! The best part abut the 300TD wagons is the back half! They will carry just about anything! The rear seat folds up and totally flat so it will carry just about as much as a pickup truck. You can see how nice and spacious everything is back there. And, under all the covers, is the very rare and desirable third seat option. It is in great shape and looks like it was only ever rarely used. The carrying capacity is what makes this car so great to own! I’ve had it loaded to the roof with boxes and love it! The oil adjusted rear suspension is working well. This is one of those suspensions where the car will rise a bit once it is started in the morning and, depending on how long it’s sat and how cold it is, it might sit lower some days as opposed to others. We had it serviced at our shop because, when we got the car, the left side had collapsed. It was just a proportioning valve and everything is working well now. This type rear suspension feels great on the road but is not known for being able to carry loads of heavy bricks. This is a stunning interior considering it’s age and the mileage on the car! The older Mercedes diesel wagon like this normally get hard use from their owners and it is very RARE to find an interior in this kind of condition! Under the hood is the famous Mercedes OM617a five cylinder turbo diesel! In 1985 this was the 125 horsepower and best version. I refer to this engine as being the highest quality motor ever produced my any automotive company ever. Just by looking at this car it proves the reputation that they will run forever with only simple maintenance. It starts and runs great with no leaking or smoking! While by no means a fast car, it gives great torque and is still rated to return excellent fuel economy even by today’s standards! You can see how clean everything is! The automatic feels great on the road for its age. It does feel a little clunky on downshifts on quick deaccelleration. I’ve put a thousand miles on this car and I normally drive these older Diesels in the "S" position locally and only upshift into D when approaching highway speeds. Our service shop went through this 300TD thoroughly and we all strongly believe that this Benz will easily go for several more years without any major issues. And here is the VIN plate just so everyone can do their due diligence! I hate to sell this car and sincerely hope it goes to a loving home. I know this car will grow on the auction winner the same way it has on me. So if you have EVER been in the market for a Mercedes Diesel Wagon and miss out on this NO RESERVE auction, you MIGHT be tempted to do this! Because there is only going to be one lucky high bidder here in this NO RESERVE auction! Everyone else is going to be very disappointed because they missed on this extremely clean, fully inspected, last year model, Mercedes 300TD Diesel Wagon with the third seat option! So don’t be like this guy! Run and place your bids Early! And please bid high, bid often, and bid in confidence! Because THIS Jewel of a car awaits the lucky high bidder! And you know you’re NOT going to see another one of these here in a NO RESERVE auction very often (unless it is us selling it!)!!! If you have any questions, please feel free to write US by clicking here! For the Terms, Conditions, Return Policies, and other Pertinent Information for this auction (everything you need to know about bids, warranties, fees, and delivery!) PLEASE keep reading! Or forever hold your peace (‘cause it’s not our fault if you don’t read them)! PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY PRIOR TO PLACING YOUR BID. MOST OF YOUR QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED HERE! YOU ARE NOT BIDDING TO BE ABLE TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE OR TO DECIDE IF YOU WANT THE VEHICLE OR NOT YOU’RE ALSO NOT BIDDING TO WIN A VEHICLE SO YOU CAN TAKE IT TO YOUR MECHANIC AFTER THE FACT FOR THEM TO TELL YOU IF YOU SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT IT OR NOT. YOU ARE BIDDING TO BUY THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR WISH TO VIEW THE VEHICLE BEFORE YOU BUY, PLEASE DO SO BEFORE YOU PLACE YOUR BID. WE WILL TRY TO SHOW ANYTHING TO ANYBODY BY APPOINTMENT DEPENDING ON WHERE WE HAVE THE VEHICLE STORED! AFTER YOU HAVE WON THE AUCTION IT IS TOO LATE TO ASK QUESTIONS, HEM AND HAW, ASK YOUR SPOUSE, OR ROB APU AT THE QUICKIE MART TO GET THE MONEY! A $500.00 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE AUCTIONS ENDING (EITHER BY PAYPAL, BANK WIRE TRANSFER, OR MONEY ORDER). FULL PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 10 DAYS UPON DELIVERY OR BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SHIPPED. AFTER 10 DAYS, IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR FULL PAYMENT, AND OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE, WE WILL RE-LIST THE VEHICLE AND YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR DEPOSIT. O.K., all that being said, we’re the nicest, most understanding people on the planet and wish to work with everyone to make their purchase a happy, comfortable one. We understand fully that buyers have jobs, families, responsibilities and distances to travel. What we are big on is communication. As long as buyers keep us apprised of what is going on with their plans then we’re happy. Please understand that, as stated above in the auction, we would like vehicles picked up within ten days of the auction’s end. This isn’t because we like making buyers jump through hoops. Vehicles that don’t get picked up prevent us from bringing more cars into our lot to offer up for sale. Vehicles that aren’t picked up within 12 days will incur a $20 per day storage charge. As of February 1, 2011, we can no longer be nice and absorb storage fees for buyers after the pickup deadlines. In the recession profits are down and we’re noticing more buyers announcing to us AFTER the auctions that they expect us to hold cars for them gratis an extra 2-3 weeks. We’re making very little money on eBay offering cars in true no reserve auctions and the storage fees we’re charged remain the same regardless of what we make. So, if you intend on delay on picking up your car, expect to receive a storage bill. We’re NOT going to start selling cars here with higher buy it now prices that punish all buyers that can work within deadlines that have worked for us for many years. Please show just as much willingness to work with us as we do with you! eBay’s New Feedback System As many know, eBay’s new feedback system doesn’t allow sellers to give buyers anything but positive feedback regardless of what they say about us. Being a long time, dedicated, eBay Seller that specializes in vehicles that average 20 years old, even the eBay Motors Support Staff tells us that it is going to be impossible for us to maintain a perfect record. They tell us that we’re easy targets for feedback extortion and nasty things of that nature simply because older vehicles are the most difficult to describe exactly. As always, we continue to offer vehicles here represented as honestly as we possibly can without bankrupting ourselves having them checked out or having every flaw addressed. Please understand that we’ll own a vehicle for a few days and write a description based on our opinions of it. Having a buyer own it for 3 months, have mechanics take it apart, drive it for several thousand miles and then judge our description based on their greater experience is rather unfair but does happen. Generally, whenever we might receive something less than positive feedback, it is an indication that a buyer has shown an unwillingness to either let us know about an issue, or a refusal on their part to exercise their option to return a vehicle that they feel might have been misrepresented. We know that the vast majority of buyers are reasonable and know that there is always a risk in buying an older used car long distance from words and pictures and that there are always differences in opinions based on personal experiences. In a world when a dealer is more than willing to take back a car and refund the purchase price for misrepresentation it is actually very difficult to receive negative feedback though it does happen. This reflects more on the integrity of the buyer than the seller. Feedback abuse, extortion, and/or disputes will be adjudicated in the West Virginia Court system. Vehicle Shipping Shipping arrangements/charges are the responsibility of the buyer. We’re a used car dealership and NOT a shipping company ourselves. So PLEASE don’t ask us to obtain a shipping quote for you. Again, this is YOUR responsibility as a buyer and easy enough for you to obtain. If you’re serious about a car you should get your own quotes and not trust one obtained for you. To help you out, we have had very good luck over the years with buyers using Arrow Auto Transport at 877-602-7769. Jim is the manager there and a really nice guy! We are more than happy to help anyone load and strap down a vehicle! Also, depending on the season and fuel prices, Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS) has been giving some very decent rates as well! These are one of the shippers that eBay has a link to in the Shipping portion of the auction. We can arrange to have the vehicle transported to their terminal in this area for less than they will be able to do it for you. We strongly recommend NOT hiring United Road Services regardless of what they quote you. We’ve had nothing but problems the few times we’ve been forced to deal with them. We’d almost rather refund your deposit and cancel the sale than deal with them. Please read the following carefully Dealership Information After having been Amoco Auto in Washington, DC for 21 years, we’ve transitioned over to being Ameracan Export Pre-Owned Cars. Our new address is 736B Williamsport Pike, Martinburg, W V 25401. American Export is a licensed Motor Vehicle Dealership in West Virgina for automobiles and motorcycles. All sales conform to the State of West Virgina Motor Vehicle laws. By bidding, buyers agree that any legal arbitration will take place in the West Virginia Court system. Viewing Vehicles/Test Drives While our physical address is in Martinburg, for logistics we’ll usually have the vehicles we auction stored in other locations. Most commonly our vehicles are stored in the Northern Virginia area to better accommodate buyers flying into either Dulles International or Reagan National airports or shippers traveling the I-95 corridor. Generally 95% of buyers opt to pick up their vehicle from an off site location closer to the main transportation hubs. Because all the vehicles we list here are in no reserve auctions we do NOT offer test drives. While this might sound odd, please understand that, in a no reserve auction, a vehicle is technically sold the instant the first bid is placed upon it. We take our eBay business very seriously and will not betray the trust of those who have entrusted their bids to us. Even we don’t drive cars up for auction unless it is absolutely necessary to take it to a service facility. This policy protects vehicles for whoever the high bidder is going to be and we will not risk the condition of a vehicle for someone who only wants to see if they might (maybe) make a bid. Test drives are designed for more of a traditional retail buy it now/high reserve environment. Not the no reserve wholesale auctions we do. Temporary License Plates As a West Virginia dealer we can provide temporary tags to assist with the drive home. The West Virginia Temporary Tag is good for 60 days and can be issued to buyers with proper identification and proof of insurance. The fee for a temporary tag is $100. We can also provide temporary plates for our motorcycle customers. For both in and out of state buyers: $50.00 Administrative processing fee This fee IS non-negotiable and non-refundable. THIS FEE APPLIES TO EVERY AUCTION REGARDLESS OF WHO THE BUYER IS. EVEN DEALERS MUST PAY THIS FEE! This fee covers the title reassignment, reporting costs, and paperwork maintenance fees every dealer incurs when selling a car. Because all our auctions are No Reserve, we are never guaranteed to make anything on a vehicle (and quite often don’t) yet still incur the same costs. This is why this fee is disclosed and added onto the back end. Before complaining, please note that the vast majority of dealers offering cars on eBay at high Buy It Now pricing or reserves still charge a similar fee even though their profits are guaranteed. Payment Types Accepted: We will accept Paypal for the deposit ONLY! Please do not try to pay in full using PayPal! Balances are accepted via Cash on Delivery in person, Certified Check, Bank wire transfer, or Postal Money Order. These are the ONLY accepted forms of payment. Please do NOT offer us chickens, children, credit cards, or other items. Please don't ask us to set up payment plans or to allow you to pay us Tuesday for a hamburger today. By bidding on this or any of our auctions you agree to our terms of sale and, you also agree that if you are the winning bidder and do not contact us or send a deposit within 48 hours, we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle and/or sell it to the next highest bidder, and report you to eBay as a "Non-Paying Bidder" in accordance with eBay’s Unpaid Item Policy IF YOU HAVE A FEEDBACK RATING OF 0, PLEASE DROP US AN EMAIL BEFORE YOU BID We do not want to discourage anyone from bidding, only to verify that you are serious and to answer any questions you might have about the process! Buying a car on eBay for the first time can be exciting, scary, and confusing all at the same time. We want to help make it as easy as possible for you and answer any questions you might have. Zero Feedback bidders, according to eBay rules, cannot be blocked, but if you have zero feedback and do not contact us before bidding, we do have the option to cancel your bid. We rarely ever do this but if we notice that you’re bidding on 15 other cars at the same time as ours we might wonder about your level of commitment to our no reserve auction. We take our eBay sales seriously and go to great lengths to protect the trust buyers place in us. ABOUT OUR DESCRIPTIONS & VEHICLES First off, the cars we list average 20 years old! THEY ARE NOT NEW OR ANYWHERE NEAR IT! Our descriptions are based on our basic inspections of the vehicle. Descriptions of cosmetic condition are based on our opinion of what we see and may differ from your personal opinion. We have worked with hundreds of vehicles and base our comments on comparison and the age of the vehicle. A vehicle that is described as "very nice", "Excellent", "beautiful", etc, is described that way based on similar vehicles of that age and mileage. Some buyers are “experts” on some vehicles while we are not. These buyers might be comparing our cars to the totally perfect, mint condition, 250K mile, show car they own or have owned in the past and be very anal retentive. If you are this type of buyer, buying a car online that you can’t inspect in person might not be the right thing for you because nothing will ever meet up to your standards. No used car is 100% perfect, no matter how well it was cared for. Remember that small blemishes or issues may exist that we have not noted. We do NOT examine every vehicle under a microscope, so small dings, scratches, chips, paint fade, windshield chips, washer motors, bushings, defrosters, loose trim, previous rust or damage repairs, missing trim, loose headliners, missing radio buttons, etc. may not be noted, and we will not discount a vehicle because something like this is not noted in the description. Because we offer all our vehicles in no reserve auctions we are NOT in a position to have them extensively gone through by certified mechanics or body and paint experts to assess their complete mechanical and structural condition. If we notice something is wrong with a vehicle in the short time we have it before we list it we will have that issue addressed or disclose it in the description. After a vehicle is purchased and then put under a microscope by the buyer after the fact doesn’t mean we knew of, or can take responsibility for, flaws that we were not aware of when listing the vehicle. Issues we were not aware of can’t affect feedback. Please don’t say after the fact that we HAD to know of this or that flaw. We disclose what we’re aware of and don’t play those games. We also may neglect to mention a cosmetic flaw that is clearly visible in the pictures. Please look at all of the pictures carefully, as they are part of the vehicles description and ask questions if you have them. Unless otherwise noted in the description, the vehicle is in running, drivable condition, although we can never make any guarantees nor do we warranty any vehicle to pass a state inspection in ANY state unless noted otherwise in the auction description. Our return policy covers misrepresentation of the vehicle. We will not refund a purchase price or take back a vehicle just because it doesn’t pass your state inspection or your personal mechanic’s inspection after you have taken delivery! Also, be warned, if you purchase ANY older used car and then take it to a new car dealer for an assessment, expect a $2000 estimate regardless of how nice it is. New car dealers are out to screw you fixing older vehicles! We have seen dealers give $2500 estimates for what turned out to be $78 repairs! Don’t moan to us if this happens. The cars we list are generally low tech and any inexpensive garage can work on them for much less. Concerns and/or issues that we are not aware of may exist with this vehicle (including but not limited to mechanical and/or cosmetic) that are not listed in the description. We make every effort to fully disclose any major mechanical issues we find with a vehicle (engine, transmission, safety), but other issues may and probably still exist. Remember this is an older USED vehicle and will have blemishes and or problems that are normal for the age and mileage or common on that particular vehicle. (Please keep in mind that some cars have inherent issues...ie: Neons all have bad head gaskets, Taurus’ have bad transmissions, older convertibles tend to have some dampness and mildew, etc. These issues may exist now or in the future with the vehicle you are purchasing. (We don't build them, we just sell them!) Examples are (but not limited to) dings, scratches, etc, trim pieces that are not in original condition, and/or but not limited to features/options that do not operate or maintenance that might be required. Lack of cleanliness is not a defect! Please use common sense before asking us silly questions like if a car has been in a flood, a major accident, or if the title is clear. We are very upfront in our descriptions and disclose everything we know about a car in it. It is insulting to us that someone would think we would violate federal law and not disclose that a car has sat on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. Our descriptions, including vehicle features, are listed as accurately as possible, although we are not responsible for typographical errors in the listing. We cannot/will not guarantee systems like Air Conditioning. A vehicle’s air conditioning system may operate fine when we check the vehicle and then not when you come and pick it up. This happens if a system has a small leak that we have no way of knowing about, especially when a vehicle sits. The same thing applies to stereos. Many aftermarket digital stereos are difficult to operate without manuals. We will not reimburse for or perform any air conditioning system repair on any vehicle, even if the system is listed as working and it does not when you pick up the vehicle. This also applies to power options (windows, locks, seats, mirrors, radios, climate control, entertainment systems, etc) Being that these are used vehicles, not all original equipment is always included with the vehicle. Items including, but not limited to, extra keys or fobs, owners manuals, new car smell, spare tires (jacks, wheel tools), remotes, CD changer magazines, and floor mats, may not be included with the vehicle. The seller will not pay for these items if they are not there, or remove them from another vehicle. Most of these items can be purchased from a dealer, auto parts store, or on eBay cheaply. Any issue either currently present or occurring in the future, whether disclosed in the listing or not, will be sole responsibility of the buyer, and the seller will NOT reimburse for any expenses incurred, or discount the purchase price! We will gladly provide estimates to perform minor repairs if you wish us to. Remember that just about ANY mechanic can find SOMETHING wrong with ANY used car. Given time and mileage, something is bound to need fixing or maintenance. We do NOT respond well to people trying to trade positive feedback in return for us fixing their car for them. By bidding, you agree to accept responsibility for buying an older, USED car! Feedback extortion (no matter how nicely it is phrased) is a crime, both in court and with eBay! We take our business and reputation seriously and will go to court to protect it. Please use common sense when determining if you will drive your new vehicle home. A 20-year old car with 150,000 miles, even in the best of shape, is still 20 years old and still has 150,000 miles. Many of these vehicles may have never made a long trip, or have not been driven far in awhile. Even cars with very low mileage might only have been driven locally their entire lives and never on a trip. We do our best to accurately disclose all issues we’re aware of, but we have no way of knowing if anything will fail during a trip. When we list a car on eBay we are aware of it being a national marketplace. We only list cars that we feel are capable of making a cross country trip but, of course, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE ANY CAR TO MAKE ANY TRIP, NO MATTER WHAT THE CURRENT CONDITION! We HIGHLY recommend a AAA membership to anyone traveling cross-country, even in something brand new. No dealer or manufacturer can guarantee this on any vehicle whether new or used. Please don’t expect us to do differently or hold us responsible if a problem occurs. We don’t list vehicles with known problems or try to hide them! About Our Photographs People often ask me about, or compliment me on my photography and how I do the pictures. I work on a system and take basically the same set of pictures for every single vehicle. Check our current and previous auctions to verify this. I try to use the same location every time if possible. I do NOT (and don’t have the time to) get sneaky with angles or lighting in an attempt to hide flaws. While I do not specifically highlight flaws we don’t hide them because they’ll be seen eventually. Some folks are scared that the vehicle pictured might be very different from the one they see. Our photographs are taken with a pocket sized Canon SX-120is digital camera or an iPhone 4. I process them using Apple’s iPhoto version 9. The only modifications I make to photographs are to crop them so they are framed properly. Beyond that, I will only use the program’s automatic Enhance feature and then sharpen the photos so details will be more visible to the bidders in case they wish to download them to their desktops and further enlarge them. Several buyers have flattered me by asking to have copies of their vehicle’s photographs because they liked them so much. IPhoto is NOT like Photoshop and doesn’t give me the ability to alter or cover up huge rust holes in my photos. I take a HUGE amount of pride in what I do and enjoy taking photos and like presenting cars nicely but, when processing 100’s of pictures, I don’t have the time or desire to modify pictures beyond what they are. I’m not in the business of misleading buyers through pictures. I take the photos and I’m the guy that meets you when you pick up the car. Obviously, since I walk with a cane and my ass is easy to kick, it is better there are no surprises. It’s that simple. When you try it, digital photography is pretty simple. WARRANTY INFORMATION Please understand that the winning bidder will be purchasing this vehicle AS-IS with NO WARRANTY of any kind either expressed or implied. We want everyone to be happy with the vehicles they’ve purchased from us. If you can show we knowingly misrepresented a vehicle, please return it to us for a refund! LEGAL INFORMATION BY WINNING AN EBAY AUCTION YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT! DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU PLAN ON PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, OR YOU DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS!!! You MUST have valid ID in order to purchase a vehicle from us. This is the law and we cannot make any exceptions! State law also requires that you must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a motor vehicle from a dealer. If you are under 18 make sure you can have an adult sign for & register the vehicle BEFORE you place your bids! Otherwise DO NOT BID...WE CANNOT SELL YOU THE CAR if you are underage no matter how much you like it! 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