Dallas 300TD - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 01-31-2002, 03:34 PM

I found this car on Autotrader today:

http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=84996430&dealer_id=&drive=&certified=n&max_price=6000&start_year=1982&end_year=2002&address=80210&body_style=WAGON&search_type=used&make=MB&engine=&model=&min_price=0&distance=any&fuel=DSL&advcd_on=y&advanced=y&transmission=&doors=&max_mileage=&color=&car_year=1985&ac_afflt=none

I e-mailed the owner and she's in Dallas. Supposedly it is in very good condition with only a few minor cracks in the dash. Don't know about the maintenance history though.

Any of you Dallas residents willing to check it out for me?

Thanks, Scott

#2 01-31-2002, 05:43 PM

More info:

Apparently the A/C is not working right now. No indication what is wrong. How hard is it to work on this system?

She has all the maintenance records and evidently everything else is in good health. No major service has been done on the car.

-- Scott

engatwork · #3 01-31-2002, 08:26 PM

Set aside between $500 and $1000 to make the a/c work - this is with you supplying the labor and taking it to an automotive a/c shop to charge it upon completion of the work (compressor, dryer and possibly a pushbutton unit).

Capt Kirk · #4 01-31-2002, 11:32 PM

I guess I could take a look at it next week end after 5:00-6:00pm on Friday or Saturday.

#5 02-01-2002, 07:33 AM

Have you found where she is located in the Dallas area? Let me know and I'll try to help.

Have a great day,

leathermang · #6 02-01-2002, 10:12 AM

Capt Kirk, As per your request I have wired money to the closest Western Union for the car, don't tell Scott we decided to buy it in stead of just ' checking it out' , he seems like a trusting sort of guy... Greg

#7 02-01-2002, 12:12 PM

The owner live in a neighborhood called Garrett Park just North East of downtown Dallas.

Apparently the a/c compressor operates, but usually doesn't blow much cold air. Sometimes it will put out a little after a while.

Thanks for having a look for me, guys! I really appreciate it.

Scott

Capt Kirk · #8 02-01-2002, 04:55 PM

So you want me to look at it????

If so set up a time, it has to be after 5 next weekend since I have drill.

#9 02-01-2002, 05:44 PM

Capt Kirk,

That would be great if you could have a look. Do you want her phone number so you can contact her directly? I can contact her too. Would Saturday (Feb 9) or Sunday (Feb 10) be better?

Larry, would you rather head down there and have a look?

Thanks both of you for the offers!

Scott

Capt Kirk · #10 02-01-2002, 05:56 PM

Saturday I guess would work better, I could even go on Friday but the time limit would be the same.

#11 02-02-2002, 01:56 PM

I can probably get to it one day this week. If you will email the contact information, I'll try to do it as soon in the week as I can. I'm really buried at work right now getting ready for a worldwide promotional tour we're doing. I only have three more weeks to prepare, but I can probably go in mid morning or early afternoon when the traffic is light and fit it into my schedule.

Let me know,

Capt Kirk · #12 02-02-2002, 04:45 PM

email me the contact info and I can try and take a look at it.

aphillips@ix.netcom.com

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