1983 Mercedes 300 D Turbo Diesel on 2040-cars
Cumberland, Rhode Island, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.0 TURBO DIESEL
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 5
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Trim: SEDAN
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Drive Type: AUTO
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 225,000
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Tan
Up for sale I have this 1983 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel 5-Speed Automatic with approx. 225,000 (young) miles.
I have been commissioned to sell off this car as part of a "down-sizing" of private stock of various vehicles.
This particular car is a 2-owner car. The person I am selling this for has had the car since 1986, bought from a local dealer, (still has the original odometer check and the bill of sale).
The Good: Moon roof, Power Everything, Kenwood 10-disc CD Changer, removable faceplate. (Original radio is included with the car), 5-Speed Automatic, tires are in EXCELLENT condition, newer battery (from AAA). Owners manual, and other original manuals are included, clean car inside & out.
The Concerns: Couple of rust spots near passenger front tire and passenger rear tire. AC & Heat will have to be checked out. The power antenna does not go up (though you can hear the motor when you start & turn off the car). It is currently not inspected.
The car is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. Please ask any questions prior to bidding and I will attempt to answer them for you.
This car still has PLENTY of life in it. Excellent for first-time car or someone who can put on another 225,000 + miles while enjoying cruising around town.
I will sell ONLY within the Continental U.S.A. Winning bidder is responsible for ANY & ALL shipping charges. Payment MUST be made in FULL before car is released to ANYONE.
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