1983 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

Sedan

3.0 liter SOHC In-Inline five-cylinder turbodiesel

Automatic

WDBAB33A3EA073593

Clear

Diesel

This ad is for a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D turbo-diesel. The car was originally silver and when I purchased it, I had it painted in Mango Green, which is a rare, but factory color for Mercedes of this vintage. The car overall has a nice interior, and the seats are very comfortable. I'd say that the seats are in better than average condition, considering the age of the car. The dashboard is in decent shape, and has only minor cracking. The car also has the original floor mats, and trunk mat. The car runs well, and starts easily even in cold temperatures (even down to 3 degrees). The transmission is in good shape, and has clean, firm shifts. I have done a lot of work to the car since I've owned it, including many new suspension components. Work that has been done, or parts that have been replaced since I've owned the car: -Exterior repainted in Mango Green in 2007 -New inner and outer front wheel bearings (total of 4) -New Bilstein shock absorbers -New steering damper -New Goodyear tires (with less than 50 miles) -New rear subframe bushings -New tie-rods -New front upper control arms -New differential mount -New front brake rotors -New front brake calipers -New front brake pads -New air conditioning compressor, dryer, and expansion valve -New right rear door seal -New left side axle -New right rear window motor -New power window switches (the ones in the center console) -New power steering fluid -Differential oil changed -Dynamat soundproofing on the trunk lid, under and behind rear seat, on parcel shelf, and on all four doors. -Dynamat Hoodliner hoodpad The car does have a few issues that need to be worked out. The right side power windows are not currently working. There is a minor leak inside the car. It is never enough to make any standing in the back of the car. The car has the original radio, and it needs the code to work. The car doesn't currently have any speakers installed. The rear speaker openings in the parcel shelf were enlarged slightly, and so the original speaker grills do not cover the openings. The car has some minor bubbling on the bottom of the front right fender, and on the bottom of the left rear fender. Otherwise the paint is in excellent shape. The odometer isn't working, and hasn't since I've owned the car. The windshield has large crack, and may need to be replaced to pass inspection. The check-strap is missing on the right rear door. The driver's seat cushion has spot where the vinyl has separated from the canvas backer. The vinyl is not in danger of peeling off, and the rest of the cover is in excellent shape. However, the car as a whole is excellent considering the age. The car has the upgraded H4 headlights, which are more modern and have a wider beam pattern than the sealed beam lights that this car came with originally. The left side windows and sunroof work properly. The car has no shakes, shimmies, vibrations, or rattles. The headlights, marker lights, brake lights, and signal lights are all properly functioning. All of the gauges are properly functioning. Overall, this is a very solid car, in a very unusual color. I would not hesitate driving the car anywhere.