Mercedes 300tdt Wagon 129k Miles Calif/az Rust Freeloaded/runs Great/3rdrowseat on 2040-cars
Prescott Valley, Arizona, United States
Body Type:4dr Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Turbo 3ltr 1983 engine w max 110K
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:2nd Owner
Number of Cylinders: 5
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Trim: Primrose over Tan Saddle MB TEX
Options: See Desvcription, Block Heater/3rd row seat/tinted glass/Fog Lights, Sunroof, Cassette Player
Drive Type: Diesel in line Automatic 4 speed
Safety Features: Seat Belts, Mercedes Crash Tested Construction, Driver Airbag
Mileage: 129,800
Power Options: @ stage radio Antenna, Rear window Washer/Wiper, Height Adjustable front seats, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: Estate Car (WAGON)
Exterior Color: Primrose (off White)
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: no warantee
This is a SPECIAL Mercedes wagon, and was purchased for my wife as a Valentines day surprise to answer her 1979 wish for a Mercedes Wagon
"If we were ever rich enough" to afford one, after she saw and sat in Kim Novak, the movie star's 79 Mercedes in Carmel that year!
I never forgot my promise to buy her one, which became true when I brought this one home to her in 2002. She now has trouble driving, and so we must
reluctantly part with what is a true joy to drive, and has been a good and loyal set of wheels! I have owned some of the best Mercedes ever made: 59 19SL, 59 220SE sedan, 61 300d 4dr hardtop
limo., 72 280SEL 4.5, to name a few. They were all miticulesly maintained, as has this 1981 Wagon.
Purchased in California by the 1st owner for over $38k and brought to Arizona by him, and was always garaged, and Mercedes Serviced, until\
the first engine failed due to the suspension hydro Pump failure He sold me the car with 110 554 miles on it
on 01 23 2002, and I was able to locate a 1983 Turbo Diesel Wagon engine in Texas which I bought with 85K miles on it
with a Gold Certified mileage warranty. The engine was leak down and compression tested at Tri Star Pete;s Mercedes in Phoenix before installation in the car.
So at the time of the engine install, the car had 110,554 miles on the odometer, and the engine had 85K. I have all the records and
receipts.
While the engine was being installed , I insisted that all other mechanicals be inspected, and repaired or replaced,
So as the Tri Star Pete Receipts will show, there were extensive replacement of parts in addition to the engine install which include:
Left and Right Upper and Lower Arm front suspension repairs, Drag link and steering repairs, Front Shock set, Motor Mounts, Transmission Mounts, Front Main Seal Replacement, Transmission shifter bushing, water lines, belts, water Pump, Turbo repairs, and many other items were replaced to guarantee the safe operation of the car. Receipts dated 02 08 02, and 02 19 02.
On 03 06 02 Big O Tires did a front end alignment, and on 04 22 02 Prescott Imports did a valve adjustment.
On 03 25 02 Tri Star Pete replaced the Master Brake Booster, and both rear Hydro Strut shocks, after which there were several other receipts of minor nature until 04 25 05 KC Auto replaced the front crank shaft seal and serviced the air conditioning receipt in file. after which oil changes were the only necessities. On 05 26 2005 the odometer stopped at 119585 mi with a
broken.drive gear but was repaired in Sept of 2010 with a replacement drive gear for the original speedometer..
In addition to the above repairs, the oil was changed every 3000 miles, re adjusted the valves a couple of times, replaced the hydro shock accumulators, and rebuilt the hydro
shock pump, repaired the alternator, and in general kept the car serviced, garaged and it top condition for my now 72 year old wife.
This year I had the vacuum locks serviced and some parts replaced, which also reactivated the climate controls, and put in a new Air Conditioner Pump, and had the air conditioning system purs ged and put into good working order. I have also cleaned the ALADA control system to keep the turbo working well
This is a well cared for GRAND-MAW CAR
We, have other Mercedes to drive, and as such have not put many miles per year on this Mercedes. It has been my wife's get the groceries car and go play with the girls car, and has had little mileage put on it because of that. I am estimating 2000 miles a year for from 05 05 until 10 10 when the odometer was fixed. 5years 10000miles..for a total on the car of 129K plus or minus. and 105K on the engine. .This is a best estimate of current miles. I can stress that this is the original numbers matching speedometer.
The accessories include: Third row seat, Fog Lights, Tinted Glass, Chrome Fender arch Moldings, Engine Block heater, Side rubber molding,New White wall radial tires, Sun Roof, AM/FM/Tape Radio, Roof Rack, Rear window washer/Wiper, Dash Mat, 1st Aid Kit, Sony AM/FM/Cassette Radio, rear window defroster
She starts right up on the coldest mornings, uses no oil, does not show any blow by, Shifts correctly, runs Quietly, Looks like almost new inside and out, and gets 31 plus miles per gallon.
Has no rust, and only a very few minor paint blemishes on the original paint. There is a very small ding on the hood, which can no be seen, unless right on top of it, and several small door dings in the body from parking lot events. Mechanically the only flaw I am aware of is that the cruise control works when it wants to, otherwise everything else is in good order.
This is as close to a turn key car as I have seen on eBay, and with care could last quite a few years with out much further investment. The engine should go many.many more miles,
I am open to questions, am trying to be as good with my description as possible. The pictures will tell more of this story, and I can e mail more if necessary.
Ask any question for a quick response except "What is your reserve"!
Here is a link to my YouTube video of the car starting up and running. This video also shows shots of the interior and exterior: http://youtu.be/5d94R3MFCWQ
On Jan-09-13 at 12:43:18 PST, seller added the following information:
Car Fax Rated it a 63 when 36 is the highest of the norm! You don't get that rating for no reason!
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