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mike
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Date registered: May 2006
Location: toronto, canada
Vehicle(s): 1985 280 ge, 1978 bj40 landcruiser
Posts: 79
| 1985 300d possible purchase
I going to look at 1985 300d 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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BenzDieselTuner
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: 1985 300d possible purchase
u want to get a 300D or a 300SD ?? |
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BenzDieselTuner
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: 1985 300d possible purchase
where did you hear about P3 from???? |
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mike
Regular
Date registered: May 2006
Location: toronto, canada
Vehicle(s): 1985 280 ge, 1978 bj40 landcruiser
Posts: 79
| Re: 1985 300d possible purchase
That should be 1985 300d. I a Gclass owner and they intriduced me to P3. Thx |
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gerkebi
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: 1985 300d possible purchase
The G crowd is really into this forum, that's where I learned about it as well. It would be great to see more W123 members come over. |
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BenzDieselTuner
Date registered: Dec 1899
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i would LOVE to see more 123 members..... |
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Ed Mclass
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Vehicle(s): 1958 180a, 2010 GLK, 2000 G 500, 2005 SLK 350
Posts: 1215
| Re: 1985 300d possible purchase
The engine is built to last, the transmission however will need to be checked out. These diesel transmissions can start to show significant wear at 250,000 miles. Also the engine mounts, flex disk, and rear axel bearings should be checked. These are all fairly easy fixes. The transmission can run $1,800 and another $500 labor. The climate control and especially the A/C is prone to fail if not maintained over the years. The monovlave usually wears out, but that too is easily replaced for under $50. Lots and lots of vaccuum lines to maintain. Be sure the engine turns off with the key and the doors lock from the drivers door. RUST? Sunroof open/close? Window lifts?All should work. |
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cyntaxx
Veteran
Date registered: Aug 2006
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Vehicle(s): 2002 G500
Posts: 248
| RE: 1985 300d possible purchase
Another potential W123 buyer here with a G (which brought me to the forum). Going to look (and possibly purchase) a 1981 300D with 240k miles on her today - AC is out, body and interior looks clean, was told it ran and idled smoothly...will see!! |
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