'84 300cdt
 

I have a 1984 MBZ 300CDT that would be ideal for restoration. It has only 62,000 original miles. It has not been registered since '94-95. The person I purchased it from had done most of the work(change fluids etc.) to get it on the road. The Paint is faded, the interior has some sun damage, it has a few vacuum leaks.. so the ac vents don't blow cold (the ac compressor is new and working) it will not turn off with the key. This would be a great project or use it for low mileage parts. Best Offer. I'm just north of Houston, TX. If interested, email kp_rookie@hotmail.com

What's the price? Pics too please...

300CDT???? Sometimes I just don't have the will...........:rolleyes:

I'm not used car salesman. I reply doesn't reflect "diving right in":D

Sorry, we get that all the time, and without a posting history there isn't that familiarity.
Besides, now you have 2 posts.......:D

Oh, and since you're now an old pro, walk back behind that CD, look on the trunk and see if you can find that rogue "T", or see if it just says 300CD.......

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...illigan2-1.jpg

Ahhh ... now there's the Jimmy we all love.:D ibtl

I get the sarcasm. It doesn't say CDT on the trunk lid, but the title says CDT. I was hoping to clear any confusion... it backfired. I didn't want a dozen people asking if it had a turbo. I am asking $1700

No confusion and you did fine. Some of us eaten up with OCD believe the world rotates better when certain things are "proper". The rogue "T" somehow has become my Kryptonite!
The fact that your CD is an '84 makes it a turbo. Clerical folks added that god-awful "T", engineers gave us the Trunk Badge of Truth!!
Good luck on your sale, and props on your demeanor.

How about pics, as requested before?? TIA. ;)

When I can figure out how to post pics I will post them. Or you can email me and I will send them asap.

JimmyL, this is my first MB anything. A truly cool car. Wife trouble is forcing me to liquidate anything with documentation. I don't mind humorous banter... in fact I enjoy it. Thanks!

sheesh, quit jumping this guy over a "T." When I had my 300CD, I had to tell each and every dealership, auto parts store, etc. that it was a 300CDT. No, its not badged that way, get over it. Maybe he could learn a little about how to sell a car effectively, but lets get on with life please instead of arguing over a letter.

He can't help it... Don't you know its a mental disorder, like schizophrenia or objectophilia? I just try to help him to avoid another "incident". (I'm the other one in the photo, b.t.w)

Many, MANY, MB owners and enthusiasts (outside the US) refer to a W123 300CD Turbodiesel as a 300CD-T or 300CDT basically to distinguish the car as a Turbodiesel vs. Diesel (non-turbo). In fact when I had my euro-version 1984 300TD Turbodiesel, I often had to refer to it as a 300TD-T (or 300TDT) since a euro-spec W123 wagon was available in both turbodiesel and non-turbo variants in model year '84 (from Germany). You'd be surprised how many people outside the US refer to the W123 Turbodiesels as CDT, TDT, etc...

Many of us know the CDT or TDT isn't the correct nomenclature but I certainly don't have anything against it since the seller (hopefully) stated it that way in order to distinguish it as a true turbodiesel model. Hope this helps in any way... to a "T" ;)

I glad the original poster "gets it" as forum banter. Sorry about the wife trouble! We've all been there. [or are there] :eek: Who was that great philosopher who so accurately let us know that "it's cheaper to keep her".....
Weatherford, where to start with you...........:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Any serious arguments about turbos will be deferred to Pumpish (Roman).

He does "turbo pushups" and welds with no shirt on. He is a member here and does awesome mod/upgrade work as well as being a recording artist with the group "Burlak".:eek:

Turbo Pushups:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoV8ePXxFSE

A song for turbo lovers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjjSrkhcQFI

Here are some pics of my MBZ 300CD"T" That I am offering for sale.

Here is the build info. Thanks, BenzBar!


VIN WDBAB53A6EA137394
Model 300 CD TURBO
Chassis 1231531A137394
Engine 617952 12 077402
Transmission 722315 02 494873
Order 0 3 705 56499
Approx. year not defined
Lights BOSCH
Cab 00503
Dealer United States (USA) (705)
Interior leather parchment (254)
Paint
501 orient red (T) (с 01.01.1979 по 31.12.1984)
54 Unknown code
Options
410 electric sliding roof (с 01.03.1965 по 29.02.1988)
440 bumpers with guards, front and rear (с 01.10.1970 по 30.04.1974)
bumper with horn and rubber buffer front and rear (с 01.03.1964 по 30.09.1970)
tempomat (cruise control) (с 01.09.1975)
451 revolution counter (с 01.12.1972 по 31.10.1993)
tachometer
power brake (с 01.01.1963 по 30.09.1963)
windshield (laminated glass) (с 01.01.1964 по 31.05.1972)
467 central locking system and instruments with english lettering (с 01.04.1970 по 31.10.1993)
461 + 462 + 463 (с 01.07.1968 по 31.08.1969)
491 USA version (с 01.01.1963)
504 outside rear view mirror, right, electrically adjustable (с 01.11.1978 по 29.02.1986)
outside rear view mirror, right, electrically adjustable (l.h.d.)
taxi version, f.r.g, and outside rear view mirror on the right
500 + 503 (с 01.02.1966 по 30.06.1968)
501 + 502 (с 01.08.1968 по 31.10.1974)
519 Becker radio Grand Prix electronic cassette - USA (с 01.08.1980 по 30.11.1990)
Becker radio Grand Prix LW/MW/SW/USW - USA (с 01.01.1963 по 29.02.1972)
Becker radio Grand Prix stereo MW/USW - USA (с 01.10.1972 по 31.12.1976)
Becker radio Mexico Grand Prix, electronic (USA)
531 automatic antenna (с 01.01.1963)
543 exhaust-pipe cover trim (с 01.01.1963 по 28.02.1963)
seat adapter between the front seats, and halogen lamp unit (с 01.01.1967 по 31.12.1972)
sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right (с 01.11.1978)
551 anti-theft warning system (с 01.11.1978 по 31.03.1998)
anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system with anti-towing system (с 01.04.1998)
steering wheel, ivory-colored (с 01.01.1963 по 31.05.1973)
570 folding armrest front w202/210 stowage box front with armrest (с 01.04.1970)
front folding armrest w202 - housing at front with armrest
588 Thermoking air conditioner and electric window lifters (front doors) (с 01.04.1970 по 31.12.1972)
automatic climate control and electric window lifters (front and rear doors) (с 01.01.1977)
592 wyellow foglamps (с 01.01.1963 по 31.10.1965)
heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), band filter
heat-insulating glass, side window panes (с 01.02.1967 по 31.01.1971)
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - tinted strip (с 01.01.1972)
639 radial-ply tires, elimination of warning triangle (с 01.11.1973 по 31.10.1974)
elimination of first-aid box and warning triangle (с 01.08.1977)
640 aluminium disc wheels with radial-ply tires (с 01.10.1969 по 31.12.1989)
tires with tube (с 01.01.1963 по 31.08.1965)
15-hole light alloy rims (с 01.01.1990)
673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)
804 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year

Still for sale?

uhmm your mercedes looks fine.. have anyone gotten it?

Sorry that I've not been on in a while. It is still for sale. $1500 now as I have been laid off. Kevin

I really like that car and I have some money!
A few questions......
Does it have any rust, and how is the interior?
Do you really think the mileage is correct?
Would a person (me) be able to drive it to Missouri?
It's okay with me that the "T" is missing, I'll just go to the "T" store and buy a new one.;)

Email sent - I'm in Houston.

An update on this car is the mileage looks legite,pick it up 2 days ago ,it happened at the right time ,almost missed it with tight funds on hand but its parked in the garage and Im happy to own her.Carfax has very little info on mileage but it backs up the Statement of Fact letter in the file of it not being on the road since 1995. The 1994 state sticker on the windshield varifies it .The paperwork follows the ownership story with a sell to the 2nd owner in 2001 ,a lost title document and Statement of Fact with signatures and details gives the state info for retitlement and finally the documents follow the 58k car to its new owner ,A police officer who owned a car lot.The 2nd owner put a primer coat on the top half of the car and removed alot of the trim and chrome off and put it in the trunk.Condition is a 9 exterior(needing only paint) ,6 interior (weathered sun damaged leather ),but a new paint job and replacing seats I have sitting in my garage makes it an easy restore.A theory on the 2nd owner and the low additional mileage is after taking alot of the window seals off it got very little outdoor time ,old tags kept it around home base.If he was trying to sell it in the condition it was in ,to an untrained eye, it was a basket case. The Holy Grail of coupe finds and rests at just over 63k miles.

Sounds like you found a "diamond in the rough" at a very good price. Congratulations.

Nice Car

Bummer this car was wrecked, Now there are only two this color in Texas im aware of--mine is one. The --501 "orient red" color--- my original window sticker calls this color "desert red"