1980 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

280GE SUV

6 - Cyl.

Automatic

46023217011748

Clear

Gasoline

This is the most bitchin G wagon on ebay in a long time. In fact, the last time there was such a fricken awesome G on ebay was when I bought this same one 4 years ago. So let me just say right off the bat that I had an excellent experience buying this truck through ebay so I am extending the same courtesy to the next buyer. This truck has been amazing. The phrase "head turner" does not do it justice. You should NOT buy this truck if you do not like having people come up to you on a daily basis (literally) and asking you about it. You SHOULD buy this truck if you want a vehicle that will never let you down, be surprisingly affordable to maintain, and instantly make you the coolest guy or gal on the block. This is not a Europa Int. truck, this truck was brought over from Germany during the summer or 2006 and I have all the documentation for that. However, since I live in Albuquerque and many of the ex-Europa staff still live in Santa Fe, I have had them take care of the car since I have owned it (they are the experts). Specifically, Anthony at Executive Automotive (505) 474-7500 can tell you anything you want to know about "Jesse's Green 1980 280GE in Albuquerque." Everything works great. Engine, tranny, transfer, diffs, diff locks, 4x4, breakes, everything works excellently. The transfer case shifter does not rattle (that is a good sign). The car is very very smooth and fun. Smooth shifting and smooth riding. It is an off-road beast, but if you are reading this then I don't have to tell you about what its like off-road. It gets about 12 city and 15 highway mpg (at high altitude). The interior of this truck is where it really wows people. It is beautiful inside. The plastic is in excellent shape all around, the seats are awesome, look and the pics and you will see. The paint is in good shape and buffs up nicely. I have had this truck for 4 years, I have put over $9,421 into repairs ($6,000 at Executive) and only 12,000 miles. That $9421 may sound like a lot but I've got a lot for it. Here it is: March 2007: Bridgestone Dueler A/T LT265/75R16 (11,000 miles ago) $708 March 2007: At Executive Automotive Replaces ignition coil and wiring Valve adjustment new spark plugs new fuel injectors set base timing and fuel mixture (for high altitude) cleaned out fuel distributor new valve cover gaskets new fuel accumulator and filter new rear fuel lines new fuel pump new ignition ballast resistors and wiring repair new water pump and thermostat complete front axel overhaul new bearings reseal front diff. Service left CV joint and new boots on both sides new steering dampener new throttle pivot bushing $5522 June 2007: New battery $132 June 2008: New Alternator (no receipt) $90 June 2008: Warranty replacement on battery free July 2008: New headlight switch (no receipt) $30 Oct 2009: right and left interior door panel repair $235 Nov 2009: Pre-sale checkup dignostics engine service front wheel bearing adjustment fuel system cleaner $340 Jan 2010: 4 new Bielsteins and install $600 Jan 2010: 4 new exterior rub moldings and rear vents $300 Jan 2010: New (referbished) front drive shaft and install $500 Feb 2010: wheel balancing $50 March 2010: New driver door latch $72 March 2010: New rear wheel cylinders and brake pads $300 March 2010: New front break pads (not installed) $80 April 2010: repair two windshield dings free April 2010: New U-joints for rear drive shaft $135 May 2010: Install U-joints and refurbish rear drive shaft $92 June 2010: Adjust new brakes, flush diffs and transfer $120 July 2010: New black locking gas cap, fuel gasket, ROZ 91 sticker (not pictured) $115 total: $9421 To be completed before delivery to new owner: tranny flush, radiator flush, oil change, new wiper blades (3), tire rotation , alignment and balance. Issues that I know about: Like I said before, this car is incredibly reliable and I have fixed all the things on it that need to be fixed. My plan was to convert it to a 300td, so for that reason I have not fixed a small rust hole in the muffler or some corrosion in the fuel tank. However, I just run fuel system cleaner every 6 months and that keeps it in good shape (according to Executive Auto). The engine, tranny, and transfer case are in very good condition, super smooth, and do not burn oil. However, most of the seals are a bit old, they seep a little bit, so every oil change they (the tranny and engine) have lost about 5%. Again, not a big deal for me, I just make sure they are topped off every 3 months. The power steering pump is the same way, 5% lose every 3 months, so is the cooling system since the hoses are getting old. Like I said, this slight lose of fluid due to older hoses and seals is minimal and I just deal with it since its such a small amount, every 3 months I check them and top them off. There is a small amount of rust, along the lower edge of the rear quarter panel and under the driver door. Under the driver floor mat there are a few quarter sized spots, and under the driver door lower edge. The left front quarter panel has a few spots under the molding. There are a few other spots but just look at the pictures because I photographed them all. There is no rust under the passenger floor mat and under the rear cargo mat! The windshield has two dings that were filled in at Safelite, I am holding a quarter next to them in the pics. There is a small (<1cm) crack in the dashboard by the passenger vent. One of the locking diff indicator lights has had the white rubbed off so I bought two new ones and there are pics of those. Small tare on the driver seat (see pics) and a few small tares on the interior walls. There are a two small dents on the hood, by the license plate, and on the sides (see pics). Rear window sprayer doesn't work. The clock doesn't work. The blue button by the heater switch does not do anything. There is no A/C. Front seat belt connection strap included. I can't think of anything else but if I do I will ad it in. Follow this link to more pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/117931775388316594123/1980280GE# FREE SHIPPING TO THE LOWER 48!! I am so confident in the reliability of this truck that I will drive it to you. Anywhere in the lower 48. You just have to meet me close to an airport that can get me back to ABQ. The buying process: A $750 deposit is required within 24 hours of auction end. If you want me to deliver the truck to you then the deposit is non-refundable. If you want to pick it up yourself, then the deposit is 90% refundable. The balance is due upon receipt of the vehicle via Paypal, cash, cashiers check, or financier's check. International buyers can be accommodated but the truck will not be released until the payment has cleared, and that could be a couple of weeks. All buyers need to allow for a few weeks for the title to arrive in the mail from Washington State where it is held electronically. If you have any questions, email me before bidding. Cheers. On Jul-13-10 at 15:50:47 PDT, seller added the following information: INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME!!Shipping is at your expense, free shipping is only for buyers in the Lower 48 USA. I will deliver the truck to an Albuquerque shipping facility or pick you up at the airport. All payments must be cleared before I release the truck so use Paypal or cash. For international buyers, the $750 deposit is non-refundable.