My Bro-In-Law called me a few minutes ago, and is all excited. He found an 85 300CD, 4-spd. $3500.

1985 Mercedes 300CD 4-Speed Manual Tran.

1985 Mercedes 300CD 4-Speed Manual Tran. - $3500 (hayward / castro valley)


So tomarrow afternoon we are going to take a look at it. I know it is just a W123, but does have some coupe specific parts. so we`ll see what it is when we get there.

What do you think?

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

late model coupe.. cant go wrong with that. wonder why its got a salvage title...

For a car with a salvage title- I'd be very leery. Even though it looks great from the pics, I think the price is out of line for a car with a junk title. IMHO. I'd also check with your insurance carrier before you make the drive- I looked at a "salvage/junk title" car in Texas- (got water in the intake and needed/got an engine swap) and they would not even insure it.

That looks like a very sweet car.

I guess the insurance angle is worth checking out but as far as value goes it looks nice and rust free, the interior looks pretty sweet and the body looks straight and complete. The transmission has already been done the way I would want it too.

I would like to have it.

I would not waste any time getting there and would take cash along. You'll be lucky to get it before it is gone, IMHO.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Sorry for the hijack, Charlie. Wanted to b sure Tom saw these:

I saw this one in person, about 185Kish miles and the paint is in very good condition as are all the rubber window seals. I found the interior wood to be interesting --- Very Nice condition. This car probably has spent a night outside nor without the MB cover on it (it's in the trunk)
1979 mercedes 300cd


And this one is from the guy I bought the parts wagon off of; although I didn't look at the CD:
Mercedes 300CD Diesel - Rare Car!

I don't know how rare it is, but I like the exterior color better than the yellow one.

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
Cluster Needles Paint
New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

The one in Memphis cost more, but comes with an extra engine cylinder !!!

I have always had a interest in a CD, and the one in Hayward appears in great condition. I can't justify plane tix across country, plus $600 fuel to bring it home, then the salvage title issue.

One question, is the headroom less than the 300D ?

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Gary
Experience is something you get, Just after you needed it....
'99 E300 295K, '83 300D 220K, '75 240D 185K sold
'80 MCI Bus Conv DD 6V92TA, w/4 cyl. Kubota diesel GenSet 12.5KW

Well, the roof is 2" lower but the seat bottom is tilted to give that back to you so the answer is probably about the same.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I wasnt aware of the tilted seat but your right.

I know a salvage title can be from minor stuff. a little fender bender, and submitting an insurance claim, can total these cars.
Buy the car back and fix the damage, then getting it retitled can give it a salvage title.

we`ll see what it is when we get there, I`ll go over it with a fine tooth comb. I do know talking with my Bro-in-Law from the conversation with the owner, the guy has only had it 2yrs or so, and the 4-spd was in it at that time.
also the egr was deleated, so we know nothing is original under the hood to some degree.
This is just another 27 yr old MB with issues like they all have. No rust is the #1 thing to look for, and a magnet to check for Bondo repairs on the panels. windows, AC, Sun Roof, axles/boots, oil leaks, front suspention, look under the floor mat for MC leakage, brake fluid color, check under the Battery tray for rust etc.... and the list goes on.

It only 65 miles to by Bro in law, then about 35 miles to hayward, so not all that far. and it is the hunt that is the challenge.

Thanks for the replys, know it is the week end and 1/2 the guys are off doing wifey things so a little slow.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

i've not had personal experience with this, but some CL users list cars with salvage titles and claim the reason they're salvaged is that at one point someone stole the car.

i noticed the glovebox doesn't match the rest of the dash so maybe someone broke in vandalized the car heavily?

I noticed that also, and the wood piece on the right end is a lighter color. but wood can be replaced with good pieces from PNP. the center consol is missing a piece also.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

there is a block off plate on the center console, where the mirror adjust stick goes... why does this car have no passenger side mirror?

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

i think passenger side mirrors were an option on these cars. my 81 300D doesnt have one either

the paint on the outside loks too good for the dash. Seats look OK. MT wasnt ever available. Check all the funky vacuum stuff and klima relay to see if it is really an 85.

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)

Part of the wood has been replaced and part has been refinished. The upper console part isn't installed correctly and appears to have had the zebrano sanded off (note the dramatically different grain). The wood on the cars is matched with a trim number on the back so the parts look similar to each other.