things to watch for? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

dunl · #1 01-15-2006, 04:44 PM

Found some info, so edited the title now....original thread below.

In a 1975 Mercedes-Benz 300D, 5 cyl. inline diesel.

Thinking of looking at it.original interior, motor and transmission. Driven through the summer and spring months. Has not been stared over the last year. It has four new tires, rebuilt top-end of motor. There is minor surface rust around the rear bumper.

Or so they say....what should I be looking for? And price range would be good, too.

Palangi · #2 01-15-2006, 07:38 PM

First thing to check is see if it starts in January in Alberta.

If it starts, see if the heater fan works. Fixing the heater fan would exceed the value of the car.

dunl · #3 01-15-2006, 07:58 PM

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First thing to check is see if it starts in January in Alberta.

That's what I was thinking.

I'm looking for this model-specific type of problems to watch out for....ie. on my 300sd you usually watch out for chassis rusting, as that model is prone to do that.

Thanks,
Dunl

Palangi · #4 01-15-2006, 08:08 PM

Think of it as sort of a primitave 123.

Seat pads may be shot, including seat backs.

Check for steering box bolts loose or broken.

Not kidding about the heater fan.

Rumbling noises may indicate bad engine Mounts.

Certain things on that car are hard to service, oil filter, water pump, etc.

dunl · #5 01-15-2006, 08:28 PM

What's the price range for one of these in good running order, without visible problems, and minor surface rust (I drove by it, large spot underneath side rear bumper).

Thanks,
Dunl

Palangi · #6 01-15-2006, 08:38 PM

I think it varies quite a bit regionally. Fact is, the only buyers would be hard core MB diesel enthusiasts or wvo dreamers. Definitely a buyers market, except possibly on US west coast. I would say not more than $1500 for one without major issues.

coldwar · #7 01-15-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dunl

What's the price range for one of these in good running order, without visible problems, and minor surface rust (I drove by it, large spot underneath side rear bumper).

Thanks,
Dunl

I paid C$3500 for mine, bought from Waterloo Ont.- a little too much perhaps, but it has been very good to me. 158,000 miles and no major problems besides driver's side rusting front of floor, and howling speedometer on cold days. I have a replacement, but too lazy to put it in.

Dave
1976 300D