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Nice 1992 300SD on ebay
Nice looking w140. New engine. Would this be the 3.5 liter? Would this be one to consider? Starting bid is a bit surprising.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Diesel-1992-Low-Miles-CLEAN_W0QQitemZ150068032184QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Kevin 1979 240D 1984 190D |
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Yes, all W140 diesels are the 3.5 liter engine. This one does say that it was replaced with a factory rebuild at 136,396 miles ... but due to a cracked ("defective") head, not the dreaded bent rod. Description says the engine has 30k on it. I'm always wary, but if that's the truth, it's a pretty fresh animal. I'd still be worried about investing a lot of money into a 3.5er, but I'll admit it's based only on what I've been told, as I've never had experience with one. It's a nice-looking car, though. I adore the W140.
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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles 1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles 2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles 1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles 1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car) |
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What do you find surprising about the starting bid?
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starting bid
I think it's high given the history of this car and the 3.5l cars in general.
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If it has a replacement engine and all accessories are just about brand new, the vehicle would be a steal at $7500.
Apparently, he's selling it with a $7500. reserve and doesn't want to pay the fee for a reserve price auction. It's not the smartest move in the world, as folks such as yourself, won't place the first bid due to the thought that it's "too high". But, if the vehicle checks out........it's a veritable steal.........if you want a properly running W140. The engine is always prone to bending a connecting rod.........although this engine should have the reinforced rods from the factory. |
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new engine
I would agree it is a steal at 7500 but not if the new engine still risks catastrophic failure despite the upgraded rods. Then you have to budget 10,000? into the price of the car for this potential failure. Just doesn't make sense unless the upgrade makes this highly improbable. It's going to go for alot more than 7500, I'm sure. It is definitely a beautiful car.
Kevin 1979 240D 1984 190D |
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This is one conclusion where there is currently no data, to my knowledge.
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If the engine was replaced at 136K who's to say it is not the updated version with the stronger rods.
Considering the car is a 92 and the engine replacement milage occured at 4/5ths of the current mileage, the engine may not have been replaced until after 2000. When were the new engines with the updated rods made available? $15k certainly sounds like enough to purchase and install a factory engine. The sellers are local to me. I will email them for more info. I may go look at it if the reserve is something I can afford. The way it is described, they make it sound like a $15k car (too rich for me).
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Later.........Gregg (86) 300 SDL (00) GMC Yukon XL 4X4 (97) C5 Corvette (02) BMW R1150GS Adventure (00) KAW Nomad 1500 FI Last edited by Mr. G; 12-07-2006 at 11:25 PM. |
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Okay, I'm the first bidder. Of course my $7800 didn't make the reserve. We'll see how this plays out.
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The auction does have a reserve.
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For under $10k it would be a good buy. For more ehh not so, you can get an S320 with 100k less miles on the clock.
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Yes, I now realize that. He's a complete moron. Should have started the bidding at $100.
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There you go Brian you always wanted a W140. Your down to only three Mercedes now it seems...throw a bid in.
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