1987 MB 300TDT aka "winter beater"

btcost

Veteran Member
Joined
Aug 13, 2002
Location
Boston, MA
TDI
'12 JSW, '00 Jetta (totaled 12/23/10), 1987 M-B 300D
SOLD Thank you


For Sale is my 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT (turbo diesel touring)

$1500

278k miles

The Good/new: all replaced in the past year

New fan clutch
New serp. belt tensioner/roller/ and shock
New Vacuum pump (over $300)
New H20 pump (not needed poor diagnosis, but its still there and NEW)
Thermostat
New VCV valve (mounts to side of injection pump, controls vacuum)
EGR delete kit
NEW fuel injectors (bodies and nozzles!!!)
New timing chain
New front shocks (bump stops,billows, and mounts too)
New power antenna
new glow plugs and relay

Working:
Sun roof
complete third row seat (many times this is missing)
MB cross bars
tow hitch and wiring
SLS not leaking
Auto tranny shifting good and smooth

Not working:
cruise control
A/C
rear washer (wiper works great, no washer)
not all the HVAC vents (you get heat from the defroster and foot wells only)

The rust:
pass side strut tower (this can be fixed, I planned to weld some patches in there and POR-15 the hell out it, no time)
pass side rear quarter
spot on the tail gate
drivers side C-pillar spot

This old girl starts, runs, drives, and brakes beautifully. She is rough around the edges and needs some love. The pics I have show the summer rubber, I plan on selling it with a like new (3 months use) set of Firestone winterforce tires. With the snow tires this car is great in the snow (really surprised me how well it handled the snow last year!!)

Reason for selling:
I bought a 2012 JSW .. . no need for 2 wagons

Reason for price:
I am into this car for a little over $3000. I'm looking for 1/2 my $$ back. not making a dime here.

This will be posted on peachparts also, but I know there are a lot of MB-diesel guys here on TDI club.

Thanks for looking!

btcost@gmail.com









 
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blueone7

Member
Joined
Jan 22, 2009
Location
Plymouth, MN
TDI
2003 Jetta Wagon GL TDI, 2003 Jetta Wagon GLS TDI
Nice wagon. The '87 year is highly sought after as I'm sure you know. I'd be surprised if you have it long.
 

VeeDubTDI

Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
Joined
Jul 2, 2000
Location
Springfield, VA
TDI
‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
Love it, but buying it would be a mistake for me. I don't need another car.

Good luck with the sale. I hope it goes to a good home! Got a real kick out of seeing it at Ho5G. :cool:
 

btcost

Veteran Member
Joined
Aug 13, 2002
Location
Boston, MA
TDI
'12 JSW, '00 Jetta (totaled 12/23/10), 1987 M-B 300D
Had an eBay buyer flake out.

So this beast is back on the market.

Tell your friends
 

VeeDubTDI

Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
Joined
Jul 2, 2000
Location
Springfield, VA
TDI
‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
$1500 is a sick deal on this car. Someone here needs to buy it!
 
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