Hey guys, looking into selling my Diesel. It's just not working here thorughout the New England winters.

1993 300D 2.5 Turbo
176,000 Miles
Smoke Silver/Tan MB-Tex
Pristine Condition (I've posted pics here before, pics available on request.)
Oil Changes every 5k miles.
A must see to beleive.

Mechanical Flaws:
Sunroof is closed, won't open.
New Idle Sensor Needed
Right rear shock needed
2 New Glowplugs needed

Physical condition is perfect, washed weekly inside and out. Zebrano wood treated, seats treated, no dash cracks, no rips in seats. Never been in accident. Clean carfax. The car is mint except for the flaws I listed earlier.

Although it is a NE Car, it has been constantly garaged year round.

What would you guys pay and would anyone be interested?

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-Sam
93 300D
210k - Sold, but not forgotten.

Bump.

Come on fellas how much would you pay?

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-Sam
93 300D
210k - Sold, but not forgotten.

Sorry to tell you.
It is a buyers market at this time.
I am watching Rolls-Royce and Bentley worth $60,000.00 going for $20,000.00 so don't get your hopes up on the price.

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I would fix the idle sensor and glow pulgs before you sell, but maybe $6k-$7k?

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

How good are the seat springs? How much are you trying to get?

Casually looking for a 2.5 to add to the collection....

seat springs are fine, i notice that in other older MB's i sit in the fanny cushion appears completely flat, mine's not bad

Im looking to get enough to pay for my new car, a 96-99 explorer. and maybe pay for the insurance for a year.

would like to pass it on to a fellow MB-Dieseler...

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-Sam
93 300D
210k - Sold, but not forgotten.

Show me where I can buy $ 60,000. rolls and Bentleys for 20 K I have a few customers that would love a deal like that. Include pics if possible.

Bump - anyone else?

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-Sam
93 300D
210k - Sold, but not forgotten.

Where in NE are you? Have you priced the parts for the idler repair and the GPs? How's the A/C? What's wrong with the sunroof and it it an easy fix? What kind of mileage are you getting? Got any service records?
I may be interested as I'm looking for a good nice weather car to replace my ageing Mazda 929. I have 2 83 300 Diesels now, one's a nice coupe, the other is an ugly but great running sedan. Let me know. Also, you may want to watch E-Bay for a while and see what they are going for.

rdanz, 176k is nothin.

my 10k more miles and it probably needs ALL new shocks, and i wouldnt take any less than $8000 for it.

HomeRunPark, think replacement value. how many 124's in excellent shape are there on the market? not many, even in Texas. and how else can you get a high quality luxury car that will last for at least another 100k miles for less than $10,000? i cant think of a way.

had an '87 300D about 5 years ago with over 300k miles on it. 2 windows wouldnt go down and the radio didnt work. sold it for $7500, no joke. set a high asking price and take the first offer. also, you would probably get another $500 for it without the kerry sticker

later

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1991 300 D 2.5 Turbo, 220k
also in the family:
1981 240 D 185k
1991 350 SD 185k
2006 S 500
2005 SLK 350

Gentlemen, I know it's cliche', but this car is mint.

It was given to me by my grandfather, he has owned MB's since he was 18. He has all service records, can tell you everything that ever happened to it.

I can't tell you how much it will cost to repair, becuase he has always repaired it. I have only paid for parts. The sunroof problem is in the roof itself, its not the sunroof motor.
The Idle sensor problem he diagnosed as the idle sensor, I assume it is just a swap.

I would LOVE to sell it to someone on this forum, as it is truly in great shape and would be fantastic to get it into a good dieseler's hands. Here are some pics -

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-Sam
93 300D
210k - Sold, but not forgotten.

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^^^^^^ thats the Old Man's, the old 107 SL is too, just want you to know hes just like all the fine older gentlemen on this forum, committed to keeping his merc pristine!!

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-Sam
93 300D
210k - Sold, but not forgotten.

Wow that is nice, wouldn't a Ford be a big step down? Last year in highschool someone I knid of knew got a new Explorer, an 04 I think. What a pos, I'm sorry but they are so cheap. What about a nice used Toyota Land Cruiser?

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1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Where are you located. I'd like to possibly see the car.
Thanks.

How can you sell a diesel MB and get a Ford Exploder?? Before you commit to an American SUV, please check the depreciation of those vehicles. Look at any Exploder the same year as your MB with the same miles and see what it is worth. Check www.edmunds.com

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