FS: 1987 300SDL California car - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ah-kay · #1 08-22-2020, 08:08 PM

$1800 or offer. 1987 300SDL. Car is in reasonable condition for its age. It is my friend's car, here is the disclosure as far as I know.

Conditions:

1) Engine is smooth and tranny shifts good. #14 head. Can be driven anywhere.
2) Rust free SoCal car
3) Paint is original factory paint
4) ODO stopped at 220K a year back
5) Tires are OK but will need replacement soon.
6) A/C works
7) Interior is fair but is very acceptable.
8) Runs on WVO/gas blend on occasions. Mostly on diesel.

It is a good car but don't raise your expectation too much for a 33 years car. Expect to spend some money and sweat. Will NOT ship.

filp · #2 08-23-2020, 04:50 PM

Age does not matter here

So needs seat covers and paint?
Does it have the wvo thing installed?

ah-kay · #3 08-31-2020, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by filp

Age does not matter here

So needs seat covers and paint?
Does it have the wvo thing installed?

Paint is factory original in good condition. I don't know the condition of the actual seat. My friend put a cover on, so assume it is not perfect. No wvo heater or gear has ever been installed. They just run wvo/diesel/gas blend whenever they have wvo. Otherwise diesel.

tyl604 · #4 09-01-2020, 10:23 AM

In your opinion does running some wvo hurt the engine in generall?

ah-kay · #5 09-01-2020, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tyl604

In your opinion does running some wvo hurt the engine in generall?

My opinion and my opinion alone. The answer is NO. However it is a bit complicated than that with quality of wvo, cold start, single vs dual tanks, viscosity etc which may affect the engine. Running a gas/diesel blend is another option. Personally I wouldn't hesitate to buy a car ran on wvo if the price is right.

ah-kay · #6 09-01-2020, 02:19 PM

Price reduced to $1500.

filp · #7 09-01-2020, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ah-kay

Paint is factory original in good condition. I don't know the condition of the actual seat. My friend put a cover on, so assume it is not perfect. No wvo heater or gear has ever been installed. They just run wvo/diesel/gas blend whenever they have wvo. Otherwise diesel.

OK, so I don't get it. You said assume money spent and sweat, but all I see are cosmetic issues. I live thousands of miles away, not sure if it's a great deal or a horrible way to get a taste of the Death Valley.

Seems like the clear coat is peeling from the roof, but it may be just the picture.