240d Runs Decent No Reserve on 2040-cars
Aplington, Iowa, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:DIESEL
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 200-Series
Trim: 4 door Sedan
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Drive Type: 2WD RWD
Mileage: 271,866
Exterior Color: CREAM
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Brown
Number of Doors: 4
Number of Cylinders: 4
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Up for sale is a 1983 Mercedes Benz 240D with 271,866 miles on it. I haven't had it for very long but as far as I can tell, this is a good car that I think will run for a very long time as long as long as it is taken care of. It has a fresh oil change and a new fuel filter put on last week. This car has leather seats, automatic transmission, power windows, manual sun roof.
The body has some rust on it on the drivers side behind the back tire, on the passengers side back door and right behind the back door and a small spot at the bottom corner of the windshield on the drivers side. There is 2 very small dents in it. One on the bottom of the drivers door and one on the rear quarter panel on the drivers side. The tires are almost new and I don't see any signs of weathering. There is a small crack in the windshield at the bottom coner on the passengers side. I didn't even notice it until my wife pointed it out. The whole car needs a good cleaning and probably a good buffing. The cruise control doesn't work.
It runs good but could still use some work. There is a squeal that come from the engine and I think it is either the alternator or the alternator belt. It seems like it is at tight as it gets but there is still a squeal. The diesel engine in the car seems like it runs the way it should. It is under powered like they all are in cars like this. You won't win any races with this car but it will get you where you want to go. The car doesn't smoke when starting or any other time. The car is in Iowa and I had it plugged in and didn't have it running for 3 days, I went out and it started right up with no problems and it is COLD outside.
I have heard of these cars having well over a half a million miles on it and I'm pretty sure that this one is no exception.
Like I said before, I haven't had the car for very long so if you have any questions or want to make an offer, send me a message and ask and I will do my best to answer them. The car is for sale locally for $1500/obo as well so I reserve the right to end the auction early if it sells before the auction ends. I require a deposit of $500 within 24 hours of the auction ending and the balance due in cash at the time of picking the car up. The car must be picked up within 7 days from the auction ending. Thanks for looking!!!
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