I am looking to trade my 83 300td for a more "modern" car. I have the car posted in the for sale section here:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-cars-sale/332618-sale-trade-my-83-300td-your-300sd-sdl.html
Here is an excerpt form the ad:
190,000 miles
Great Driver. Take it from coast to coast now.
Previously owned by forum moderater
No frame rust, very little body rust.
Good A/C and heat
Cruise works
New or newer: Calipers, pads,front rotors, injectors,transmission fluid and filter, transmission mount, front flex disc, accumulators,tires,passenger window run, A/C compressor,turbo drain tube grommet,
Needs work: drivers rear window (needs regulator) rear wiper, drivers seat height adjust, sunroof drain pan, wood trim around climate control.
The car currently has a greasecar wvo system installed at 180,000 miles, with copilot and additional flat plate heat exchanger. Always run on quality waste oil from my trusted sources for the past 11,000 miles. I would like to keep the greasecar system for use in my future car.
I have an interested party with a 1987 300sdl. 290,000 miles. #16 head. With Maintenance records. Daily driver. Original vacuum pump. No structural rust. 2 quarter size surface rust spots on front fender. Nonoperational, non leaking sunroof. Non functioning cruise control. Non working r-134 AC. Driver seat height adjust inop. I have not seen this car, though I have a test drive scheduled in a few weeks.
I realize that there are so many variables and unknowns to consider. I am soliciting any opinions on this trade or about my vehicle in general. And please don't worry about offending me. Be as honest as you feel. I think I could use a dose of reality.