Got me a new car! Should i say stole? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

mytmousemalibu · #1 07-07-2010, 01:38 AM

Finally got ahold of a diesel MB ive wanted for some time! Here a week ago, my dad (car dealer) snatched me up a pretty clean 87 W124 300D Turbo car! He thought he'd try bidding on it but figured it would go too high, well the other bidder was lollygaggin around with the auctioneer and not on his toes and he got the gavel dropped on him.......Success! I only owe what it cost him, a very cool $1500 bucks

Ive been wantin a W124 for some time, the old SD is gettin tired and eating my wallet, and frankly needed a better car. The 300D he nabbed turns out, in amazing shape for what we gave! It still needs some odds and ends, heck its 23yrs old but overall in real good shape! I went through the service invoices in the glove box... Bought new in wyoming which the owner didnt have long, accuired by the last owners from the Topeka, KS area where it was till i got it. I think it was a new car trade-in. Anyhow, they took real good care of this car by its records. It looks it too, not a hint of blow-by, not any smoke to speak of, lots of regular maintnace, looks clean inside the valve cover, new filters in the trunk, etc. Runs and drives superb even with 229K miles! Has New Goodyears on it! Miles better than my tired SD.

Far as stuff it needs: Few oil leaks, some rattle on the RR, centerlink and align, some HVAC tid bits, cruise cont inop, washer pump grommet, some trim and upholstry work, and some rust/paint/trim work. Overall its not bad at all. Im a european car tech, so labor and know-how it free and i get parts cheap. Already fixed a few things, fan clutch was hosed, removed and converted to electric, ALDA adjust, air filter, B-pillar wires to LR window. Im gonna get it back like new and take care of it! Love this baby!