Bill Condition is everything. The sale price can be insignificant compared to the cost of fixing major issues. So you need to know if it has problems that you would need to repair. Fixing the AC could be trivial or costly (this was an R-12 system). This car has the dreaded failure prone ACC servo (as I recall) that controls all heating and AC functions; these aren't cheap but you can jury rig a manual bypass for the water control function. But what about the motor and transmission, that's where the real big costs can be. I have a 70 300TD with over 350K miles that runs fine. This is a tough drivetrain but you can ruin it by overheating or bad maintenance.
Bottom line ... could be a fine daily driver or a money pit. You need to get it checked out. Scott Ritchey -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BillR Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 16:21 To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] 1980 300D I am suddenly the transportation for not only my M-i-L, but my daughter and her kids [for a few months]. Lots of fun to see them after a year overseas, but I need some transportation for the kids. A lady near here has a 1980 300D with 176k miles [it is YELLOW]. She says the engine and transmission are fine, though there is a small leak in the tranny. The body looks good except for a bubble of rust at the right side of the rear window [can't tell yet if it goes through or is just starting]. The AC is not working and the RF window is broken out, which also wet the window switches. They do not work. Dash has 5 narrow cracks, front seats are whole but faded MB tex. The rest seems ok. She is asking $995 for it. I am considering having it evaluated by my indy to diagnose the AC and tranny leak. I think these cars last pretty well, but wonder what the main items are to look for. Also, what is involved in replacing the RF window? She has been trying to sell it for some time so should be willing to lower the price. What are your thoughts - anyone have one of those? TIA - BillR 1981 300SD 291k miles _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
