1998 E300 Turbo Diesel

[jay_bob]

I bought it in March 2013 from citationtech
Original fs thread from 2013: 1998 E300 Turbo Diesel

Now with 253 k miles

I have done the following to it, many of these are in posts in the forum under my name

rebuilt ac system completely in 2016 (super cold ac, haven't had to touch it since 2016)

front lower control arms/ball joints 2018

front wheel bearings 2015

replaced the 6 clear fuel lines 2013

new fuel valve, replaced the rubber fuel lines between the engine and body 2018

radiator replaced in 2017 (car vs high curb when parking)

radiator fan/clutch replaced 2014

new Bosch factor reman alternator and MB battery 2018

replaced glow plugs including #5 epic drill out and Time-sert placed 2019

Greazzer rebuilt injectors with slightly used nozzles 2019

Replaced valve cover gasket and both seals on each injector well 2019

All the hard line clips are there, prior owner used zip ties, had to replace #2 line due to it rubbing through 2013

both rear window regulators 2014ish

left rear window motor 2018

drivers seat head rest adjust motor 2018

both outside mirror frames, LH dimmer and both
heaters work 2019

crank position sensor (another epic adventure) 2018

Pirelli tires with about 15k on them still decent 2017

Transmission serviced about 10k ago 2018, replaced the flex cooler lines to radiator too

Installed Parrot bluetooth adapter with A2DP streaming via the cd changer connection on the factory radio 2013

Car scans completely error free in Star/HHT

Smoke silver/mushroom mbtex
Interior in great condition, a little wear on drivers door sill carpet and one spot on back seat, no weird stains, non smoker

Car was hit on right side in 2017 but it's been professionally repaired with 2 LKQ doors, they also replaced the hood due to a body shop mishap

and probably more things but I can't think of them right now

EDIT 5/18/19: thought of more things I replaced:
- New coolant and washer fluid sensors 2013
- New MAF sensor 2013
- New brake hoses 2018 and brake fluid flushed every 2 years
- New engine mounts 2018
- regularly serviced on time with Mobil1 ESP (229.51 or 229.52) oil and filters,
- Oil/filter last changed middle of last summer. It has about 6k left on mile counter, but it will run out of days in a couple months (this has the first generation ASYST system)
- Air filter replaced 2018
- fuel filter replaced 2018
- front brake pads and rotors 2013, front pads still decent
- back brake pads 2018

No rust that I can find, it's been in MD and SC its whole life

When I got the car it was equipped with H&R lowering springs, I have removed these and put the stock springs back in. Will include the H&R springs with the car (in a box). Also I sold the SLK rims as seen in the original sale post, they were different size front to back which would not allow the cruise to work. Back to stock rims and recommended tire size, cruise works perfectly.

Asking $3500

add $700 if you want the OM606 glow plug tooling kit (I have all OM642 engined cars now)
(German made Mueller drill out kit, Baum reamer, Time-sert kit with 4 bungs)

Photo link https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lx5v3z3tmQLmaVPEA

[sloride]

Miles on the odometer, and photos would help with the sale.

[jay_bob]

Just added link to Google Photo folder, this forum's picture capability is so 2003

[sloride]

Looks well cared for, should not have to wait to long for a serious buyer. Unfortunately a little to far for me. GLWS!

[Hogweed]

Originally Posted by sloride

Looks well cared for, should not have to wait to long for a serious buyer. Unfortunately a little to far for me. GLWS!

i drove 4 hours one way to look at this car right before it sold in 2013 and it was really nice.....only slightly higher miles and tons of upgrades/work done it's a steal at 50% of the price from 6 years ago....
GLWS

[shertex]

Very nice...that's one well sorted out W210. Rust free is the icing on the cake.

[jay_bob]

This car is completely ready to go and is wanting for nothing.

Only reason I am selling this car is that I bought myself a CPO 2013 E350 BT and I handed down my 2008 E320 BT to my son.

[pawoSD]

That is a nice E300!!............must resist.

[jay_bob]

You already know you’re going to love it!

H/T Mama Mia!

[Hogweed]

"these are not the droids you're looking for....."

Originally Posted by jay_bob

You already know you’re going to love it!

H/T Mama Mia!

[Phillytwotank]

Watching and wishing. I figure this is probably as nice of a driver Benz as one is going to find. I’ve seen this car before and i know Jay_bob knows how to properly maintain a diesel Benz.

[kwmccauley]

I had a 99 E300 turbodiesel bought new. Sold it in 2014 with 348k miles. What a great car!


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[jay_bob]

BUMP

I took it out today, started it up for the first time in a couple weeks, it started right up no issues. Glow, turn key and release (it has the auto crank) started within a couple seconds.

Noticed some clunks going over bumps while driving. It’s probably the upper control arms or the little ball joint on top of the spindle. Did the lowers and primary ball joints last year, shoulda done the whole thing while I was in there. Shocks probably original so that could be a factor too.

In light of that price reduced to $3000.

I have the proper spring compressor, will be willing to negotiate a loan of the tool, so you can redo the rest of the front suspension.

Wife starting to make noises about calling one of those ‘donate your car’ places to get it out of here. Too many wacko birds out there to try listing on Craigslist.

[jay_bob]

Sale pending

[jay_bob]

SOLD to TimFreeh