black paint, all chrome is A-1, clean underside all hwy miles of 226,000 the owner says mercedes changed oil and left bolt out distroyed motor,mercedes replaced w/new one, one year later owner replaced turbo and injectors, this car is for sale but the price seams to be high i think at $4000 dollars , the body like i said is very nice black in color with only one nickle size dent on the whole car, these cars don't get good MPG do they, in total what do you think of this car????
2007-02-14 16:20:53 · 15 answers · asked by JALISCO 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercedes-Benz
turbo and injectors new this year, motor replaced 5 years ago, car has been parked for around 3 years inside a shop.
2007-02-17 14:43:15 · update #1
turbo and injectors new this year, motor replaced 5 years ago, car has been parked for around 3 years inside a shop, did some checking with the owner, and got the facts, and as far as i know this is correct,,, and are theses cars going up due to gas prices, or is that a little unshure?
2007-02-17 14:48:21 · update #2
If it truely has a new motor then you have an excellent car you might have to replace some of the suspension rubber or other pieces cause rubber decays over time. But other than that that is a highly desired car. I sold my 86 300sdl with 296k miles for 2300 and that was the orginal motor and trans. I got about 25 mpg and that was the 6-cylinder. If u can prove thats a new motor you have a GEM.
2007-02-16 04:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by mbz300sdl2006 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
These were very good vehicles when new however the price is rather high. Even here in Australia where all new and used car prices are relatively higher than in the US some later 80s versions get around AU$5000 which is like US$3750.
While the motor has been replaced the question is when? If it was early in the life of the car, say around 1986 you can just about call it the original motor. Likewise the turbo and injectors. If they were put in recently, like within the last three years, fine. But it could have been 15 years ago.
Some people advise against buying old Diesel cars, and old turbocharged cars. This vehicle is a turbo - Diesel which is two strikes against it. The perceived fuel economy of Diesel engines is offset somewhat by higher engine and repair costs.
Here in Australia Diesel fuel is actually more expensive than gasoline. According to one fuel industry man I met, the reason was "charge what the market will bear". So Diesel fuel could go that way in the US as well if the oil co's. decide to price it up.
How good is the transmission?
The vehicle could be a good buy but at $4000 it's a bit pricey.
2007-02-17 08:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mercedes 5 Cylinder Turbo Diesel
2016-11-02 23:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cars generally are terrific. This one sounds less than terrific. It's a great plan to buy one of these 81-85 diesels for $2-4 K, put another $3-5K into it while you drive it for 5-8 years, then sell for $2-4K again. But you have to have the right car. $4k is the high end, especially for a D instead of an SD or TD, and 226,000 mi, while reasonable for the year & model, is a little scary. The car you describe seems like it ought to be more toward the bottom of the scale even if the representations are 100% true. I'd max this at 2500 if I stayed in the deal at all.
Mileage estimates (high 20s for city & mixed) consistent with my research.
2007-02-16 09:14:14 · answer #4 · answered by Captain Obvious! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well first off, if that car runs great, it shoud get 28-29MPG. 226,000 for a diesel car is nothing, especially if the engine runs good. Did you just say the ENGINE WAS REPLACED? If it was then that 226,000 miles is probably wrong that is if it's coming from the odometer. Oh, and no one replaces a old 80's MB diesel engine with a new one, they're all old, refurbished maybe, but old. I was looking at a car VERY SIMILAY to yours and the guy never answered my question when I asked 'Does that new uninstaled engine even run?" because the one in the car was busted.
The Mercedes 5 cylinder turbo diesel car in my opinion is one of the best cars ever made, in other words, if I was rich and I chose a car to drive everyday, then the MB 5cly turdo diesel would be that car I would refurbish, overhaul like new and drive. Personally I like the MB 5cyl 300SD turbo diesel.
2007-02-17 16:10:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It wan't either. The Mercs of that era were known by engine type, body type, and displacement. A 300D would be a midrange sedan, five cylinder 3L diesel. The "big sedan" for the year would be the 300SD, while the wagon would be the 300TD. The small car in that era was the 190D, which actually had a 2.2L four cylinder diesel.
2016-03-29 07:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on when the engine was replaced. I would say with a low mileage engine in the car, aboout 2 to 3 thousand. It isn't a bad car, but it is old. The little things will cost you big time eventually.
2007-02-14 16:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by celticwarrior7758 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I just bought an '85 300 SD for $890.00 and I drove it 500 miles with no problems and they are not gas hogs. This is a rough one as the price reflects but the engines are solid. I too think this price is high, look on e-bay for a ballpark figure....good luck.
2007-02-20 19:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by yeoman_stender 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These cars are getting a real boast in price because of bio-diesel fuels. If every thing you say is true this is a great car. The only big question would be the transmission. Have it checked first.
2007-02-16 15:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The engine is a real diesel,if there is after a H-bomb attack,it will start.New diesels and gas engines won't start.The motor will last over your lifetime.I just got a 83 sd,for a family vacation car.
2007-02-14 21:34:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋