87 Mercedes 300td Turbo Diesel Wagon, Work Horse on 2040-cars
South Burlington, Vermont, United States
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:DIESEL
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 5
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Trim: TURBO DIESEL
Options: Sunroof
Drive Type: Drive good
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Mileage: 275,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: TD
Exterior Color: Gray
Interior Color: Burgundy
Not a Miss America, but a great work horse, runs and drive nicely, transmission and engine are good, reliable car. In the intent to CLEARLY describe the vehicle sold at this auction and avoid any issues or misleads theses are the pros and cons:
THE GOOD:
- -Almost rust free, the car has most of the time kept inside
- -Engine is strong and runs great, no knocks, no abnormal noises, no abnormal smoke.
- -Transmission is shifting as it should
- -Great in gas (DIESEL I mean)
- -Good tires
- -Straight body
- -very clean vehicle
- -All doors shut and close properly
- -New headlights "euro style" regular bulbs !
- -super reliable
- -great undercarriage
THE NOT SO GOOD
- -The Odometer cease working a year ago, it should be 280k miles
- -Dashboard have cracks on it (I have a replacement that I can sell for $100) and some plastic moldings are broken or missing.Headlights wipers has been removed
- -Ac may need a charge
- -Windows and sunroof switches and antenna are old, some of them don't properly work
- -Left rear seat is damaged as seen on picture
Theses aren't any major issues and the Mercedes should be good to drive anywhere the way it is.Since this is an old car, it is sold with no warranties whereas as is, a $500 non refundable deposit is due at the end of auction, remainder within 5 days. I did describe the car the best of my ability, I may foresee something, but most of the issues has been clearly described and noted.
Pick up within 2 weeks at no storage cost.
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