well, i have figured out that the odometer is not broken...had the guy take a picture, drive a few miles, and then take another picture of the odo...seems to be turning over

its actually a 1985 280SE...vinyl seats without power...has the M110 engine...all the wood is in good condition, and the windows work...needs a new antenna, also non powered i think...

i decided against it because of the price, $3500...and he isnt budging on that....i also decided not to get it because of the availability of parts...something goes wrong you cant just go to Autozone and pick up a new part...just figured i would post what i found out in case someone here might be interested....like i said, the car drove out like a dream...i kick myself for ever getting rid of my 300SD, its very hard to find one of these cars in decent condition anymore

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1985 300SD 192,000miles...Astral silver/ Grey MbTex

1983 300D 194,000miles...White/Tan MbTex...my newest addiction

It's still listing on CL as a 500sel...so the poster hasn't changed to to reflect the proper model...

You did tell him it's a 280SE? Right?

At least, wouldn't a check of the VIN show it as such?

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M. G. Burg
'10 - Dakota SXT - Daily Ride / ≈ 172.5K
.'76 - 450SLC - 107.024.12 / < .89.20 K
..'77 - 280E - 123.033.12 / > 128.20 K
...'67 - El Camino - 283ci / > 207.00 K
....'75 - Yamaha - 650XS / < 21.00 K
.....'87 - G20 Sportvan / > 206.00 K
......'85 - 4WINNS 160 I.O. / 140hp
.......'74 - Honda CT70 / Real 125
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“I didn’t really say everything I said.”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ Yogi Berra ~

Autozone/Advanced/etc typically carry only basic stuff for any of the MBs. Some filters/etc.

I've never had them have anything in stock. In fact their catalog for the 300SD was wrong about its A/C compressor as well. 617's take the R4, they had some newer style one listed. I had to select a 300D which listed the R4.

I've given up on local part availability. Even if they do have it, its not in stock and must be ordered (3-4 days). At that point, I might as well order it online, cheaper, no tax, free shipping, OE/M manufacturer.

Beyond basic tune up/filter/fluid type stuff, I buy all my parts online or from my mechanic (filters and small things)

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(4/11/2020: Hi Everyone! I am still taking orders and replying to emails/PMs/etc, I appreciate your patience in these crazy times. Stay safe and healthy!)


82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

When we had our 560 our "local" MB dealer (about an hour's drive from here) usually took a day or two for most parts we needed. Usually i could get what i needed from Fastlane delivered to my door quicker and for less money than i could have driven to pick up. I tried to use them a few times in the beginning, then just gave up and developed a relationship with Phil. Too good of a relationship--as those who have experienced a 560 SEL would understand!!

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Earl McLain
'02 C230 Kompressor
'89 560 SEL "Frau BlueCar" (retired April 2004)