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08-15-2002, 03:29 AM
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Good deal on an 87 300D
I saw this a few days ago right when it was listed, I had to stop my itchy "buy it now" finger from buying it. I was sure it would be sold already.
Only flaw I can see is the odometer don't work. Looks like a nice example. 
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#2
08-15-2002, 07:16 AM
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You're right, its not bad looking.
I should point out somebody butchered the front with a Euro headlight installation. Looks like they tried drilling several holes to position the headlight wipers and then just gave up. Also the seat border cords are unusually cracked and wavy - not sure what this means but I bet CarFax would show its been in a hot weather state. There is also something else going on, evidenced by the statement "I drove the car several days....."  Dealer? Selling for a friend? Stolen? Always review the title before handing over a check, and verify the VIN on the title matches the car's VIN. It's hard to slow down when you're closing a deal but this is something to be careful about. Ken300D
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#3
08-15-2002, 12:45 PM
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There was a much nicer one, with a 6-month old tranny, on eBay about 2 weeks ago. It sold for $2650. And it was blue/gray, instead of yuck/yuck.
This one looks worn, and with the busted odo who knows what the mileage is! I'd say $3k would be max, and then only if it runs REALLY well and everything works (AC, cruise, ACC vents, etc.)Just my $0.02... :p
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#4
08-16-2002, 12:21 PM
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Compared to some of the interiors I see, this thing is mint.
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08-16-2002, 02:28 PM
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Maybe cars in the northeast are in worse shape than out west. Check out photos of my 87 interior at the URL below. I have 236kmi on the clock (for real - odometer works on mine!):
http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/showlink.asp?CatID=502&parentID=35&subname=1987_300D_Sportline_(Dave_M.)&parentname=W124_E,CE,D,TD_Class My other car isn't quite as nice inside, but still MUCH better than the one on eBay. I need to clean it up before taking photos though. 
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#6
08-16-2002, 03:23 PM
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I agree with GSXer that interior is somewhat rough...look at the seats and the faded wood...and I would bet the seat padding is not in good shape either...I would say thats a $2500 car at best with the odometer issue and the condition its in ..maybe even less
Warren 1992 300SD 145K Columbus Ohio
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#7
08-16-2002, 05:43 PM
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Half your interior is out of a 90's 124, how can you compare that to an 87 300D.
The 300D on ebay isn't in bad shape interior wise, it's quite nice, IMO.
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#8
08-16-2002, 08:44 PM
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No, only the dash is new. My old dash was not cracked and looked fine except it didn't have wood. Yes, the steering wheel and center box are from a later car, but the seats, armrest, carpet, door panels, pockets, etc are all original 1987 pieces. So yes I will comare it to the eBay 87!
My other '87 has Palomino Tex and is bone stock inside except for the steering wheel, and it still looks a lot better than the one on eBay. Maybe you're just not used to seeing cars that are cared for...?
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#9
08-17-2002, 12:29 AM
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I guess so..
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