1987 Mercedes 300 Sdl W126 on 2040-cars
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:300 6 CYL.DIESEL
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Year: 1987
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: S-Class
Trim: 4 DOOR
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 265,300
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: PALOMINO
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 6
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
For sale is my 300 SDL. Bought in 2009 from the 2nd. owner.(Always in Florida). I looked at several before going with this one. Even saw one with the trap oxidizer still in, that became a recall item. This car has a chief feature that I havent seen listed with other SDL's, and thats a crate engine acquired at the dealer in 2000 for 12K.! This engine has the -20 cyl. head, much stronger than the original -17 prone to crack mostly as a result of the high temp. generated by the trap oxydizer. This car probably had the cyl. head cracked, overheated to the point of damaging the engine but the original owner decided to keep the car and invest. So the dreaded 300 SDL cyl. head is not a case here. As preventive maintenance I changed the thermostat, flushed the system using only ZEREX G05.
Around the same time the transmission was rebuild at the same dealer too. I serviced the transmission twice with seal and filter also installed and upgraded vacuum modulator valve. This car doesnt run like a diesel, merging into the highway is the answer why in the back it says just TURBO! Very unique, long wheelbase 6 cyl. diesel only build 86 to 87 for the US only, came back in 91 as 350 and with a history of engine damage due to rod bending. This model is probably the most interesting of the Sonderklasse W126. Now the 126 had issues with rust under the rear windshield and this unit has it extensively. See pic. I listed as options leather seats, it actually has MB tex, much better option, probably the reason why theres no cracks or tears. Only the forward armrest has cracks. All the options work including cruise control. I have worked on all the windows at least once, and they function smoothly. Clearcoat is pealing all over I only focused on the mechanics making it a more reliable car than before. Michelins have 60% + treat left. Recent work, changed seals on IP, no leaks Rebuild power steering pump, before it had high and low pressure lines changed plus flush and filter. Serpentine belt, pulley and belt tensioner shock are about 3 years old. AC serviced, blows cold. Since 2009, engine mounts, fuel lines delivery and return, tank strainer, inline filter and filter. Star tron additive. Some front end and front brakes. Feel free to contact me with any questions that may rise. |
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