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Old 09-17-2006, 08:14 AM
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83 300D Silver From West Palm Beach, FL

I'm still checking up on this car I am interested in.

1983 300D Silver Color, Blue interior

Its a loooong shot but just in case any of the diesel owners especially down in Florida knew of this diesel. Per MBUSA, it was purchased from MB of West Palm. I am just trying to get some history on it as the seller does not know much about the car. I have already spoken with the dealer and they don't keep records after 2 years. Any help would be appreciated. You may email me or just post reply.

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Old 09-17-2006, 10:29 AM
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If you can get the VIN, I am sure that someone can run a carfax for you.

Florida cars are usually, but not always, rust free. Biggest problem is the heat...it cracks dashes, shrinks and/or discolors vynil trim in the interior, and does a number on the paint.
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Old 09-17-2006, 11:15 AM
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You are right

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If you can get the VIN, I am sure that someone can run a carfax for you.

Florida cars are usually, but not always, rust free. Biggest problem is the heat...it cracks dashes, shrinks and/or discolors vynil trim in the interior, and does a number on the paint.

Larry, I have ran the carfax and disected it as best I could but this one unfortunately is one of those that do not show any mileage record. Although, it does say that it does not find any anomalies in the mileage. However, I do not understand how carfax makes that conclusion when none of the service entries for "emissions inspection" show any mileage recorded.

I had better luck with mbusa... but only reported service was in 1984 at 15k miles. On car itself was oil change decal dated 1989 at 48k.

You are right about the cracked dash and the paint job. But overall it is rust free.

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