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86 Mercedes Benz 300sdl Turbo Diesel on 2040-cars

Year:1986 Mileage:308500 Color: CHAMPAGNE /
 Tan
Location:

Edgewater, Maryland, United States

Edgewater, Maryland, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:DIESEL
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WDBCB25D2GA270431 Year: 1986
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Trim: SDL TURBO DIESEL
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 308,500
Exterior Color: CHAMPAGNE
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Very good condition, only minor surface spot rust in a few places (see pictures), sun roof does not open, driver side window needs manual assistance on first inch of travel up or down, cracked front driver side headlight door (trim lens around headlight), 80% tread on tires"

1986 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL Turbo Diesel.

The Mercedes Benz is physically in EDGEWATER MARYLAND, in the greater Washington DC area. Please make a note of this. I am currently on business in Los Angeles CA and will arrange for having one of my business partners meet you in Edgewater MD with signed FLORIDA title in hand to exchange cash at purchase.

If you are into WVO Conversions (waste vegetable oil) this would be an ideal candidate. From researching this down in Fort Lauderdale Florida with a conversion company - this Benz has an ideal engine, and does not require the second tank for the WVO. This is the 6 cylinder 3 liter Turbo Diesel. Only made for 86 and 87. Rare. With the SDL stretched body. 4 door. This car is in very good shape, considering it's 27 years old. I've taken this car on over a dozen trips from Washington DC area to South Florida and back, and it runs strong, the turbo diesel is in excellent shape, and it gets an average of 34 mpg on trips.

The good. It has an Alpine Stereo CD 121 with 4 Rockford Fosgate Prime speakers.
Tires are new from January. Great tread.
Oil has been changed at 3000 mile intervals regularly.
New AC compressor and fresh charge. AC blows cold, and the climate control is functional.
Cruise Control operates. New alignment done with tire change. Mechanically, this Benz is very good.
From Florida, it has full tinted windows, and it is legal with this level of tint. Rear window has inside and outside tinting, as do both rear door windows, and front two doors are (again) legal tinting. Tinting was professional done from Tint World, of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
SilverStar halogen headlight bulbs, and has a lifetime K&N air filter installed.

The not so good. The sunroof does not open, and is sealed with silicone, and was like that when I purchased it (was told it was a bad cable?).
The vacuum operated power door locks all work, however, you need to lock or unlock using the passenger side key.
The drivers seat has a tear on the side bolster and is covered in duck tape (see pictures).
Drivers side power window needs assistance on going up or down on its last 3/4 inch of travel. Common problem with these Benz windows, and from the internet, easy fix, for someone with mechanical skills.
Front right headlight door has a crack from a stone kicked up that hit it, and is covered with clear lens tape (not the headlight - the headlight door, and you can find them on eBay for 20 dollars average).
Body wise, it does have a few small surface blotches, and paint is about average for a car of this age. No dents or dings. Body is in very very good shape. All in all, a very sound car.
Please see pictures for condition, and please ask any questions, as I will be happy to answer any that you may have.
For out of state buyers or in state buyers, the car is titled with a Florida title, so no worries on change over.

I have clean Florida title in hand. I will gladly provide a signed Bill Of Sale for you if required, and/or go with you to any Title Agency as well. I am currently out in CA on business, however, one of my partners has clean signed title in hand and has Power Of Attorney for this sale.

I've set a crazy LOW PRICE on this car, and it's worth quite allot more. The Benz is also listed locally, so I reserve the right to end the auction earlier if the car sells here in the Edgewater, MD area. These cars are rare, and even though not in showroom condition by any means, this is a very dependable, strong running Benz. With some TLC, you'd have a great car, and with a WVO Conversion, and a restaurant willing to give you used fryer oil... Hmmmmm. Nice. LOL.

Some YouTube videos of me and the Mercedes Benz 300 SDL Turbo Diesel running, driving, and better interior shots and exterior. If you'd like more pix of the car, I've got them. Just fire out an email.

http://youtu.be/iDR7NQSUG7k 

http://youtu.be/bhpbTA_xPZE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDR7NQSUG7k 

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