Detail Info for: Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series 1984 MERCEDES BENZ 300TD TURBO DIESEL WAGON 123 "NO RESERVE"

Transaction Info
Sold On:
10/25/2011
Price:
$ 1499.00
Condition:
Mileage:
206502
Location:
BLOOMINGTON, IL, 61701
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1984 Mercedes-Benz
Submodel Body Type:
Wagon
Engine:
3.0L 5 Cylinder Diesel Fuel Turbocharged
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
WDBAB93A6EF015919
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
YOU ARE LOOKING AT A 1984 MERCEDES BENZ 300TD TURBO DIESEL WAGON. I BOUGHT TWO(WAGON AND SEDAN) OF THESE CARS FROM AN ESTATE SALE. I DROVE THEM BOTH HOME PLANNING TO KEEP THIS WAGON. AFTER DRIVING BOTH AND TALKING WITH THE MECHANIC AT SHOP NEXT DOOR, I DECIDED TO KEEP THE SEDAN 300D BECAUSE IT NEEDS NO ATTENTION. MILEAGE= 206, 502 THE BRAKES SEEM TO BE SOFT (POSSIBLY AIR IN LINE?). SOME RUSTING AS YOU CAN SEE IN PICS. THE HOOD AND A FEW OTHER SPOTS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND NEAR REAR WINDOW. IT IS IN NEED OF REAR TIRES AND WINDSHIELD BLADES REPLACED. THE FLUIDS HAVE NOT BEEN CHANGED. THE FRAME IS SOLID. STARTS UP JUST FINE, BUT AT IDLE IT SEEMS TO RUN ROUGH. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDS ONE MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED. THE BLUE LEATHER INTERIOR SEATS ARE IN GOOD SHAPE EXCEPT FOR THE DRIVER SIDE HAS A TEAR THAT IS NOT ALL THE WAY THROUGH (SEE PIC.). THE DASH HAS A CRACK IN IT. THE FLOOR BOARDS ARE SOLID AND IN GOOD SHAPE. THE WINDSHIELD HAS A CRACK ALONG THE BOTTOM. AC WILL NEED TO BE CHARGED. HAS A NEW BATTERY. ALL 4 POWER WINDOWS WORK AS WELL AS THE MANUAL SUNROOF. NONE OF THE WINDOWS OR SUNROOF LEAK. HEATER WORKS. I KNOW BY DRIVING THE 300D SEDAN THAT I AM SOLD ON THESE 27 YEAR OLD CARS. I HAVE DROVE A WEEK AND A HALF AND HAVE ONLY USED A HALF A TANK OF FUEL. GREAT FUEL MILEAGE! WOULD MAKE A GREAT CAR FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN FIX THE MINOR THINGS THAT ARE WRONG WITH IT. I AM SELLING THIS CAR AS IS WITH NO RESERVE. ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO EMAIL OR YOU CAN CALL 309-275-8243 (LEAVE A MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER). WINNING BIDDER RESPONSIBLE FOR A $500.00 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTION ENDING. THE BALANCE TO BE PAID IN CASH ONLY UPON PICK UP. MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION ENDING. PICK UP OR I DO TRAVEL A LOT, SO DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU ARE LOCATED I CAN POSSIBLY DELIVER FOR A FEE. THANKS FOR TAKING A LOOK!!! ***I went to the shop this morning, 30 degrees out here, and after the car not being run for 4 days, it fired right up*** On Oct-24-11 at 17:10:21 PDT, seller added the following information:AS it appears there is not much interest in this auto..so if you would prefer to purchase the 1984 300d (THE PRICE WOULD NOT BE THE SAME) turbo that is ready to drive anywhere with new tires and rear shocks just call and I will sell that one and have the needed work done to this one...thank you