85 300TD, Los Angeles
 

1985 Mercedes 300TD, Los Angeles Inland Empire area San Bernardino county, VIN: WDBAB93C1FF031870, 215,000 miles, owned since 02-2015, , California car, No California smog check required, Clean California title in seller's name, Private party seller. Rebuilt transmission (Sun Valley). Right front fender replaced & was not painted same color as car, car was maintained well by previous owner with over $9,300 in repairs (have receipts). I have not put many miles on it during the time that I have owned it. Have too many cars so am reluctantly putting this one up for sale. Best Offer. Can text or email photos.

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Best offer

Got any pics, OP? VIN says it is light ivory over palomino.

if you took a couple hours and kinda put everything back together real quick and gave it a quick wash people would be much more inclined to inquire about the car

Yes, thanks for the suggestion, agree, engine could use some Sam's club degreaser & a pressure wash too.
I need to bring it up to speed but then I'll want to keep it !

I have owned this car TWICE now. I did the repair (fender, right front corner) myself in my driveway and have all the pics to prove it. The transmission was rebuilt at Sun Valley (while I owned it). If anyone has questions about the car feel free to ask. I miss it sometimes.

Yes ! This is/was your car ScooterABC !
You maintained it so well for the time that you owned it !
(3~4 years?).
As I am around the car more along with viewing your maitainence & repair receipts am very seriously considering keeping it !

Info that might be useful to prospective buyers:

1. I think the center wood area was re-done by Madera Concepts (pretty sure I had that done)
2. AC was working great on R134a, but then I think something got messed up in the accident so not sure these days.
3. Sun Valley rebuilt the transmission YAY
4. SLS system was maintained and intact !!!!
5. Trap Oxidizer and EGR thing DELETED!!!
6. It's the California version of the 85 300TD which means the air cleaner is different. Some people care about that. I think it also has a slightly better rear end ratio.
7. I really liked this car and miss it. It will always be a "driver" and never a "show car" unless someone re-does the body work I did on the right front corner. At the time I wasn't interesting in spending the money to do that so I had my DIY fix for it.

Was the vehicle in an accident? How was it repaired?

Is the original engine with wagon type cylinder head installed?

I might be interested.

See post #8 above. If you want details, contact me. Remember, I'm a former owner and someone else is selling the car now.

Yes.

Pm
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85 300TD Wagon, Price lowered, $4500 or best offer.
Still available.
CL ad link:
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/chino-1985-mercedes-station-wagon-300td/7376198866.html

SOLD, 09-25-2021.

present day

present day
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What about present day? You bought it and cleaned it up? Pic looks nice.

that's how it looks today, took some work, I thought you'd like to know

Really happy to see it's being cared for. I liked that car a lot. I hope you are enjoying it.

I love it Scooter, it's my 3rd w123

Work so far includes:
5 new tires incluing the spare
Painted all 5 wheels
New heavy duty bilstein shocks up front
new accumulators
flushed suspension fluid and replaced filter
new calipers, pads, hoses up front
new pads and hoses in the rear
new brake master cylinder
new seals and pistons in the rear brake calipers
New transmission mount
New rear axles
New fan belts
New battery
New steering damper
All new bulbs everywhere
New headlights with LED bulbs
Reamed glow plug holes and replaced glow plugs
Diesel purge with all new filters and the cigar hose
New tailgate struts
Replaced seals on tailgate and front doors

Still need to replace:
Lifters
Engine timing chain
Rebuild turbocharger
Replace inlet manifold
Find exhaust leak
New seals for rear doors
New actuators for doors
New master lock switch
Replace HVAC dampers behind dash
New engine mounts
Replace oil cooler hoses

also replaced radiator, associated hoses, and new coolant

and the body work of course

Good work !

how many miles?

how many miles?

Is the car available now? If so how much?