by "itranthelasttimeiparkedit" (itranthelasttimeiparkedit)
Published 04/24/2017 at 22:06
by "itranthelasttimeiparkedit" (itranthelasttimeiparkedit)
Published 04/24/2017 at 22:06
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STARS: 8
I did not look at the back end carefully enough before, and for $400 (need to tow, grand total came out to $516 plus title will be ~$200) I do not care. Car is in damn good shape though now that I have been able to look closer. I’ve yet to find any flaws in the body although it badly needs a detail. The interior needs a quick clean and will look like it rolled off the factory floor, there is one tiny trim piece missing, that is it. Adding to the awesomeness, the car was serviced by the shop since 1994, they have 100+ pages of service records they’re sending over. The one in the glovebox from 2013 shows they had the entire braking system refreshed. The owner was an older guy who apparently took meticulous care of the car, found out it was abandoned because he passed away.
Turn signal is cracked and in the back seat. And the rubber trim on the back bumper needs to be snapped back in. That is the two flaws so far. Have not even tried to start it though, I have a tender going on it now to try and bring the battery back to life.
It was sitting in the driveway when my wife pulled in. As soon as my daughter saw it she “that is my car mommy” and then would not get out for an hour.
"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
04/24/2017 at 22:08, STARS: 2
NP all day for $500!
"415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)" (415s30)
04/24/2017 at 22:09, STARS: 0
Well I have had a 300D and my grandpa has had various cars ending with a CD so if you have any questions let me know. Mercedessource.com is great and Kent who owns it is a great resource.
"MM54" (mm54mk2)
04/24/2017 at 22:10, STARS: 0
Very nice! These are definitely a some-day car for me.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
04/24/2017 at 22:14, STARS: 0
Nice buy! You’re raising your daughter right :)
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
04/24/2017 at 22:24, STARS: 0
Great opportunity to get your little one into cars.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
04/24/2017 at 22:25, STARS: 0
240, 300, whatever — you were in the right place at the right time!
"Sam" (samwellington)
04/24/2017 at 22:27, STARS: 0
We had a 300TD until it was murdered by a drunk driver. Great car, though ours was a bit rusty.
"fintail" (fintail)
04/24/2017 at 22:30, STARS: 0
Automatic or manual? Automatic 240Ds have hilarious performance, you’ll love it.
Either way, bargain. Huge build and material quality, so it will look amazing with a good detail, and they aren’t too bad to work on.
"itranthelasttimeiparkedit" (itranthelasttimeiparkedit)
04/24/2017 at 23:24, STARS: 1
Yep auto, and hah I have read the stories. This is probably going to be the slowest thing we have ever owned. That wagoneer is pretty shitty though, maybe I’ll do a race to see
"itranthelasttimeiparkedit" (itranthelasttimeiparkedit)
04/24/2017 at 23:32, STARS: 0
Any thoughts on what all to do since its been sitting for 3 years? I will give it a once over, but oil change, transmission fluid, belts what else? Glow plugs? First diesel, not sure if there is anything else weird to be aware of.
"Agrajag" (Agrajag)
04/24/2017 at 23:32, STARS: 0
Nice find! I love mine.
"fintail" (fintail)
04/24/2017 at 23:43, STARS: 1
0-60 on a 240D automatic is probably in the 20 second range, although of course these cars aren’t about 0-60. But around town, it will be fine. Good luck with it, they are great cars.
"torque" (torque01)
04/26/2017 at 15:25, STARS: 0
That’s a hell of a score!
Mercedes Diesels from the 80s are incredibly slow & equally bulletproof.
Glow plugs don’t need to be replaced due to a car sitting. They are a wear item though typically wear like iron, example I have a VW TDI and didn’t replace the glow plugs till it had about 200K miles on it (I think though I can’t prove it) it was still on the original glow plugs.
Yes would be good to check the belts (if it has them, I think it might have a timing chain instead).
I think all 80's Mercedes have a unique(ish) vacuum door lock system which can become a pain in the ass to work on when you need to replace some tubes that have dried/cracked with age. And the HVAC system can be a pain too (again old dried seals & vacuum lines).
That’s about it that I can think of... For great Mercedes specific knowledge hit up the Pelican Parts > Mercedes Forum
"itranthelasttimeiparkedit" (itranthelasttimeiparkedit)
04/26/2017 at 21:58, STARS: 1
I thiiiiink the 240D does not have the stupid vacuum system. I hope. I hate vacuum leaks
And yeah its a chain
"torque" (torque01)
04/27/2017 at 12:50, STARS: 0
Woohoo on both counts! (fingers crossed for you no vacuum system)