WTB 1981-85 300 TD (wagon) - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

samsudds · #1 02-02-2010, 03:16 PM

Hi
If anyone knows a a solid 1981-85 TD wagon for sale please contact me. Thanks!
Sam

sd300td · #2 02-02-2010, 03:33 PM

Location and budget would be helpful.

Say for example you are in Socal and have 10grand to spend. I may have a wagon for you.

ashedd · #3 02-02-2010, 04:38 PM

I wouldn't mind passing my TD off to someone in exchange for a w124 TE

daw_two · #4 02-02-2010, 05:03 PM

If you are looking for a 1980 with the following:

Near virgin 3rd row seat (with factory installed seatbelts & shoulder harness)
2nd row seat with headrest
Original wagon first aid kit
Original wagon warning triangle
40K on a rebuilt engine
Working SLS
Newer front shocks

Then I have the perfect car for you. I have it advertised here for $1200.

Really needs paint and probably a few other things.

ImBroke · #5 02-02-2010, 06:01 PM

PM Dee8go. More specifics would be nice.

JimmyL · #6 02-03-2010, 01:50 AM

PM me if interested in a rock solid yet very homely '81 wagon. It has been my daily driver for about a year and a half.
As stated above, a little more about your preferences for price and condition would be helpful. As far as location, car would make it anywhere.
You certainly have a wide range of possibilities.....

FYI, car doesn't have near as much paint as the pic above makes it look like.

daw_two · #7 02-03-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyL

You certainly have a wide range of possibilities.....

FYI, car doesn't have near as much paint as the pic above makes it look like.

Jimmy -- I wish Chameleon had half the paint (finish) that your wagon has and (only) twice the dirt.

I really ought to at least spray off the engine ONCE.

samsudds · #8 02-03-2010, 01:27 PM

Sorry i should have been more specific!
I am in delaware (dont laugh)
looking for something decent not perfect with little rust.
price range depends on car but 6000-7500.
I would prefer the car to have less than 200K
Cheers!

TylerH860 · #9 02-03-2010, 01:35 PM

Very realistic expectations. You should have no problem finding what your looking for in that price range, it just may require a trip down South. If anything of interest pops up far away from you, post it in the Diesel discussion section. Maybe a forum member in the area can take a look and give his unbiased opinion.

You could also buy Jimmy's wagon, which is excellent mechanically, get a paint job, and have an incredible wagon within your budget, or even a bit below.

I don't think daw's could be brought back, but the rebuilt motor is arguably worth his asking price.

daw_two · #10 02-03-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerH860

Very realistic expectations. You should have no problem finding what your looking for in that price range, it just may require a trip down South. If anything of interest pops up far away from you, post it in the Diesel discussion section. Maybe a forum member in the area can take a look and give his unbiased opinion.

You could also buy Jimmy's wagon, which is excellent mechanically, get a paint job, and have an incredible wagon within your budget, or even a bit below.

I don't think daw's could be brought back, but the rebuilt motor is arguably worth his asking price.

Oh, come on, Tyler; the 2nd row seat with headrests, the near virgin 3rd row seat, working SLS, and a replaced (and then rebuilt) engine with 40K miles on it makes it worth bringing back. It even comes with a rare wagon first aid kit and even more rare wagon warning triangle. Even has the correct rear bumper with intact lights in the bumper.

I could probably part it out and make twice what I'm asking.

samsudds · #11 02-03-2010, 02:37 PM

yeah sound advice.
I am from the South and alas always enjoy going home..
there is another car in maryland that someone just shot me an email on as well. The problem with daw_two's for me is that its a 1980. Jimmy's wagon looks good i pinged him a PM.

daw_two · #12 02-03-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by samsudds

yeah sound advice.
I am from the South and alas always enjoy going home..
there is another car in maryland that someone just shot me an email on as well. The problem with daw_two's for me is that its a 1980. Jimmy's wagon looks good i pinged him a PM.

I can come up with a turbo, exhaust manifold, turbo drain, and oil pan, if you want to add the turbo. Engine was rebuilt 40K miles ago and yes, I have the documentation on it.

Jimmy's wagon, I'm sure, is very much more driveable than Chameleon is --- this lizard needs a LOT of TLC from the next owner.

TylerH860 · #13 02-03-2010, 04:47 PM

I'm sorry, daw. I suppose someone desiring a "rat rod" would be all over it.

You know it will probably sell within a week of putting it on Craigslist. Have you listed yet? "body man's dream"

TylerH860 · #14 02-03-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by samsudds

yeah sound advice.
I am from the South and alas always enjoy going home..
there is another car in maryland that someone just shot me an email on as well. The problem with daw_two's for me is that its a 1980. Jimmy's wagon looks good i pinged him a PM.

I sold Jimmy the front seats out of a beater wagon I had. I haven't seen a nicer pair yet, and I've seen alot of W123 seats.

daw_two · #15 02-03-2010, 05:07 PM

Tyler.

Are those blue seats better than that Palomino set I have in the 1984 300D parts car? You are right. I need to list Chameleon on Craigslist.

*daw scribbles a note on his forehead* Now, I'll remember.