Added to the herd

[-=DeanstuD=-]

I have added my second Mercedes to my stable, a 1983 300D 326k miles. Astral Silver with Blue interior.

The first owner had it for 150k miles sold the the guy I bought it from in 2000. I liked the idea that 2 people had it for a long time and allot of miles, and that it had regular use and regular service rather than sitting around. Oddly enough, from the records, it seems the odometer has always worked too!

I also like the idea that the last owner had the engine replaced 66k miles ago, and hasn't used anything but commercial b95 in it. No home brews, greases, wastes, or other concoctions. The transmission 56k miles ago with records of having its fluid and filter changed since. I liked the idea the front end components were done 30k ago.

I typed all the records he gave me since 2000, into a spreadsheet gulp. About $24k spent over the years, not including some lost or missing receipts for things like tires, battery, CCU.

Of course nothing is perfect, the antenna got broken off, the A/C doesn't work (but I hear the compressor engage), needs a cruise and tach amp, and only one side of the hazards flash. Oh and the tear in the drivers seat. It does leave a nickle size oil spot at the far front overnight. The trunk lid paint is faded, and there is a dent at the front of the drivers fender.


I attached the spreed sheet I made for those that might be nerdly interested in such info.

Here are a couple pics and videos of it. It hasn't been cleaned up at all, as I emailed a couple hours after he listed it. He was surprised it had so much interest, I scrambled to get him his full $1150 asking price as fast as I could.

Pics

I have been looking for a W123 for a long time. Alas I am to big and fat to be comfortable in it, but then I have the SDL for that.

 

[The Warden]

$2K for a car with a fresh engine, tranny, front end, and full records...even at that mileage, that's hard to argue with

Re: the oil leak, you may want to take a look at the oil cooler hose connections...one would hope that the hoses were replaced when the engine was, but can't say for certain unless it's in the records. Or, if you're not 100% certain it's engine oil, also check the tranny cooler lines.

 

[1994Diesel]

Sweet car man! I'm jealous.

 

[-=DeanstuD=-]

Thanks for the complements. I found the lever to lower the seat, and now I fit in it better than the SDL, which is really odd.

 

[1994Diesel]

Thanks for the complements. I found the lever to lower the seat, and now I fit in it better than the SDL, which is really odd.

haha, huh, That is interesting.

Are the interiors that different to make a noticeable difference in comfort?

 

[-=DeanstuD=-]

Yes the SDL (yeah ya know the big one everyone says has more room) seat is down and back as far as it goes, and I really must drive it with the sunroof up or my head hits the roof. The W123, I can now actually sit with the roof closed and my hair just touches. Probably doesn't make a difference to normal sized people but I am at the extremes because I am huge.


Also, it may be because the SDL has power seats, and an airbag. Airbag cars have knee bolsters that none airbag cars do not.

 

[m67tang]

That's a good find. they are a great car to own, even better when you can take care of them by yourself- the savings is huge. I have found them to be fairly easy to work on.

I recommend mercedessource.com for parts & tools. their prices are fair and service is great.

 

[-=DeanstuD=-]

I enjoy the Mercedes Source videos. I have found that the peachparts forum is just about THE best place for tech help/info, as Oil burners is for IDI stuff.