1984 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo Diesel

Turbo diesel 5 cylinder engine
automatic transmission
runs and drives good
Odometer: stuck at 294,000 miles so true mileage unknown
clean in and out
Current registration with a clean title in hand
CA smog test exempt
Rolling restoration: a lot was done to it, and a lot more will be done to it.  I keep driving it and keep restoring on weekends. 

THINGS FINISHED:

Complete brake job

New fuel pump filter

New oil change

Front End Rebuild Project 

New paint job

2 inch lift using heavy duty springs (made in Sweden) and coil spring shims; 19mm front and 23mm rear. (made in Germany) - Done

2 x Lower control arm ball joint – 1163330927 - Done

1 x Upper control arm assembly, LEFT – 1233304607 - Done

1 x Upper control arm assembly RIGHT – 1233304707 - Done

4 x Upper control arm bushings – 1163336314 (only needed if upper control arms do not include bushings) - Done

4 x Sway bar bushing @ upper control arm – 1163334014 - Done

2 x Guide rod joint – 1233301335 - Done

2 x Guide rod to control arm bushing – 1233301475 - Done

2 x Lower control arm bushing set, inner, W123 style 1233301375 OR 2 x Lower control arm bushing set, inner, W126 style (considered an HD upgrade) – 1263300075 - Done

2 x Front Shock absorber -Done

2 x Front spring – 1233214104 - Done

2 x Front sway bar bushing – 1233230585

1 x Drag link - 1234601505

2 x Tie-rods - 1233301803

1 x Steering damper - 0004635132

1 x Idler arm kit - 1264600819

2 x spring shims, I used 19mm front and 23mm rear.

WILL BE DONE:

Stereo speakers
power windows - 3 working, still looking for rear right window regulator
Electronic door locks - can't find vacuum modulators so will go electrical
front light assembly
back light assembly
New door rubber seals

PHASE2:  May or may not get done 

power sunroof  is not working -not leaking.
Blower motor is not working so no a/c,heater - might  consider aftermarket a/c

Hello, I’m selling my 1981 Mercedes 300D, $7000 obo

Located in San Diego.

I’ve been the proud owner of this iconic automobile for the past decade. Mostly due to lifestyle change it’s unfortunately time to move on. Hoping to find a caring owner who understands this vehicle is ripe and has some minor issues, but man is she sweet!

Cons:

-A/C is not working.

-Has some small dings, scratches, and rust spots.

-Odometer went out a little while ago 

-Cruise control actuator not working

-Windshield wiper fluid line needs replacement.

-Antenna broken.

-Sun roof not working

Pros:

-Runs nearly perfect.

-Interior is clean and very well maintained.

-Tires and Breaks are newish.

-Registered through 2024.

-Been well maintained for regular use and operation.

-Lots of Attention