1980 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series Additional Info:
Beautiful one of a kind Mercedes classic in excellent condition. You will find nothing like this on a Toyota or Kia lot. This is a safe and reliable daily driver, seeking a safe and responsible driver. This is a 300CD Mercedes Diesel that will run all day and all night on diesel or bio-diesel and get 25 to 30 mpg. She cruises forever at 80 mph and I would not hesitate to drive her across country. These cars are known to get over a million miles and this beauty has just been broken in. She has been serviced regularly and is a safe and reliable daily driver. This may be the last car that you will ever need to buy.
There is no reason that she will not be a reliable daily driver 30 years from now. And they will do nothing but go up in value. The Salvage title is from an accident with previous owner where she was rear-ended and the insurance company opted to pay replacement value instead of repairing damage. All damage has been correctly repaired and there is no damage to frame or suspension. Hagerty's value in good condition $8,800. In excellent condition $13,100From Wikipedia:
The OM617 is considered to be one of the most reliable engines ever produced with engines often reaching over 1,000,000 km without being rebuilt and is one of the key reasons for Mercedes' popularity in North America in the 1980s, as it was powerful and reliable compared to other automotive diesels of the 1980s. It is also a very popular choice for the use of alternative fuels, mainly straight or wastevegetable oil
andbiodiesel
, although the use of these "alternative" fuels may cause engine damage over time if not processed properly before use.In California, you will never need a smog check. MB Tex seats with no rips, climate control,, electric windows, electric sunroof as well as a new Kenwood radio with AM/FM/CD/Ipod and Android controls as well as Bluetooth. Standard features include: 4 speed automatic transmission, power steering, cruise control, power assisted four wheel disc brakes, central locking system, fully independent suspension, electric windows, climate control, tinted windows, heated rear window, automatic antenna with selective height adjustment, 2 speed automatic wipers, quartz chronometer, tachometer, light alloy wheels, front headrests, halogen fog lamps, first aid kit, tool kit, owners manual. Call, text or email for an appointment to stop by and test drive. (310) 418-9293