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1985 300sd possible purchase
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Posted 10/12/2006 11:02 PM
mike
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Date registered: May 2006
Location: toronto, canada
Vehicle(s): 1985 280 ge, 1978 bj40 landcruiser
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1985 300sd possible purchase

I going to look at 1985 300sd this weekend. It has 300,000 kilometers on it. I'm think of purchasing it. Since, I'm new to the 300sd can you tell me what I should be aware of or what defects I should look out for? Any help would be appreaciated? thx
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Posted 10/13/2006 9:43 PM
jdc1244

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RE: 1985 300sd possible purchase

You'll need to have a compression test done on the engine. You'll also need to have the front end inspected and the rear axle assembly. The front end work and rear axle can be very expensive to repair or replace. While on the lift check for rust. Check for rust in the wheel wells, doors and under the headlights. Check to make sure the trunk is not damp as the rear window seals can leak or the tail light seals. Check to see if the windows are getting cloudy on the edges.

The 85 SD is a nice car, the vacuum amplifier, first used that year, makes for a smoother shifting transmission and the final diff of 2.88 makes for a much more relaxed - and economical - high speed cruising.

Some of the creature comforts may not work, the ACC is poorly designed and don't be surprised if it has no heat or AC. The tach may not work along with the odo and you may have a dead sunroof and windows. Expect a cracked dash, seats with a tear on the driver's bolster, and some fading wood and fabric.

But as long as you have a good running car with a sound drive train and undercarriage, the windows and tach and the like can be fixed fairly cheaply when you want.

Good luck and let is know.
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Posted 10/15/2006 4:32 PM
Marsden
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Capital City USA
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RE: 1985 300sd possible purchase

JD.. you da man!    Mike... let us know!!
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