1980 Mercedes 240d Diesel, Only 95,000 Miles, Clean And Excellent, 36 Mpg on 2040-cars
Willoughby, Ohio, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:2.4L 2404CC l4 DIESEL SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Diesel
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: 240D
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 95,150
Options: CD Player
Sub Model: Diesel
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks
Exterior Color: Gray
THIS IS A NO RESERVE LISTING.
This is my 1980 Mercedes-Benz 240D Diesel sedan with only 95,150 original miles. Most of these cars have over 200,000 or even 300,000 miles on them by now, and it is extremely rare to find one with under 100,000 miles.
This is without a doubt one of the lowest-mileage, nicest-condition 240D models for sale in the country. I would not hesitate to drive this car cross-country tomorrow. You could drive this car every day if you wanted.
This is the all-time longest-lasting, most-durable vehicle ever produced in automotive history. A 240D lasted for over 2,800,000 miles as a taxicab in Europe. Every list of the longest-lasting cars always includes Mercedes Diesels at the top.
This was originally a TEXAS car- that is where it was sold new. I have the original owner's manual and service booklet with the car.
This car is a 2.4L 4-cylinder diesel with 4-speed automatic transmission, power steering and power brakes, MB-Tex leatherette upholstery, power central locking, cruise control and was equipped with factory A/C though it is not working.
I just took this car on a 260-mile trip and got 35.8 miles per gallon. This is totally reliable, dependable, great-driving car. This is the quietest, smoothest-running Mercedes diesel I have ever encountered (and I've had many). Because it has so few miles, the engine has no valvetrain noise or clatter.
This car has the new-type "fast" glowplugs which have recently been replaced- instead of waiting 45 seconds or more, it takes only about 10 seconds for the glowplugs. The car starts perfectly every time.
The interior is original and in very presentable condition. The factory radio has been replaced with a CD player that works great.
The paint is ORIGINAL, and in very reasonable condition for the age. It carries a decent shine and looks good. There have been a few areas of minor rust repair- only a few small spots on the lower part of the body. The body is straight and clean, and the underside and underhood are clean, solid and great.
This is a great classic dependable car but of course it isn't perfect. The exterior is good but certainly not perfect or show-car new. The driver's seat belt receptacle doesn't latch- you can buckle your seatbelt in the passenger side or just buy a new receptacle. The driver's seat and the back seat to some degree have had the original seat stuffing deteriorate so you can see the outline of the wire frame beneath the upholstery within the seat back. I believe there is a minor vacuum leak, though the vacuum-operated power locks work perfectly. The cruise control will accelerate the car but doesn't hold it at a constant speed (another reason I suspect a minor vacuum leak). There is some minor whine from the rear diff, but I have changed the fluid to full synthetic and I have no worries about it. This car was equipped with air conditioning but the compressor and a few of the lines were removed, presumably to increase fuel economy after it stopped blowing cold. The parts are in the trunk, if someone wanted to get the A/C working again.
This is a clean, great-condition classic Mercedes diesel in very reasonable condition for the age- much better than most. I am confident this car has many decades of life left in it.
This car is kept in my building in Willoughby, OH.
You can fly in to Cleveland (CLE) and drive this car home. Alternatively you can have the car shipped- I highly recommend Angels Moving Autos at 530 245 0481.
This is a no reserve listing, but I have a number in my head that might buy the car now- call me if you're interested in this possibility.
Email me or call/text me at 440 339 4341 with any questions.
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