1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD

21 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT March 16th, 2024 at 7:30am ESTtxmbnut1962 (0) 0@shervinator still available at almost twice the hammer price. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2090734461288973/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks March 13th, 2024 at 6:25pm ESTshervinator (13) 0@txmbnut1962 I didn't even realize it had 360k miles. That's incredible and actually a GOOD sign that shouldn't scare anyone away. The fact that it presents like a car with 160k miles instead of 360k is a testament to how well it has been kept for the last 28+ years. Most examples with this kind of mileage (even of the W126) are in awful cosmetic condition, even if they're still running. 360k is not that high for the OM617A engine. No, this isn't a Dean Laumbach garage queen investment car... it's even better, because you can actually use it like a normal car and not feel guilty about it. And it still looks great. The seller made the right call by not letting it go for so low. Hope a deal can be reached between interested parties.March 13th, 2024 at 5:43pm ESTtxmbnut1962 (0) 0Bummer! I was getting ready to clean out a space in the garage for her. With 360k miles I felt certain it was a done deal. March 13th, 2024 at 5:07pm ESTwahip (3) 0OK, thanks. March 13th, 2024 at 4:51pm ESTthembmarket (691) 0@wahip There is a reserve for this listing. All listings with No Reserve will be labeled in the titling and description. March 13th, 2024 at 2:57pm ESTwahip (3) 0Seller- Is this a no reserve auction? I don't see it mentioned either way. Thanks.March 13th, 2024 at 11:22am EST$5,750 bid placed by @txmbnut1962March 12th, 2024 at 4:00pm ESTHouston300SD (0) Seller 0@shervinator excellent additional information and thank you for the correctionMarch 12th, 2024 at 3:58pm ESTHouston300SD (0) Seller 0@Kevinbriem thank you so much. the cars been indoors for 30 plus years and im glad the wood looks as great as it does March 12th, 2024 at 3:57pm ESTHouston300SD (0) Seller 0@Bnzowner A/C blows Cold. no Vacuum leaks. every switch works. March 12th, 2024 at 3:56pm ESTHouston300SD (0) Seller 0@wahip yea, the services were done on time or before for 30 years. Everytime something was needed it was replaced and installed factory. March 12th, 2024 at 3:53pm ESTHouston300SD (0) Seller 0@wahip the a/c has been converted to r134a and also can provide records of last glow plug serviceMarch 12th, 2024 at 3:52pm ESTHouston300SD (0) Seller 0@txmbnut1962 sure thing, feel free to reach me at 713542679fourMarch 12th, 2024 at 3:12pm EST$5,500 bid placed by @wahipMarch 9th, 2024 at 9:28am ESTtxmbnut1962 (0) 0Good morning. Would it be possible to come take a quick look at the car today? ThanksMarch 8th, 2024 at 2:27pm ESTshervinator (13) 0@thembmarket Thank you for the corrections. However, the listing's title now calls it a 1988 (it should still be corrected to say 1985). Fun fact as a side note: despite the runaway success of the 300SD and subsequent 300SDL (the latter to a lesser degree), there was no diesel W126 model offered for 1988 or 1989. It was only in 1990 that the diesel W126 made a return with the 350SD and 350SDL, both in much more limited numbers.March 8th, 2024 at 8:34am EST$5,250 bid placed by @txmbnut1962March 8th, 2024 at 12:05am ESTwahip (3) 0Can the seller confirm from the records when the last valve adjustment was made? Also, has the A/C been converted to R134 and has that affected the climate control system? Are there any records for the last replacement of glow plug or injectors? Thanks. March 7th, 2024 at 10:46pm EST$5,000 bid placed by @wahipMarch 7th, 2024 at 7:48pm EST$3,750 bid placed by @txmbnut1962March 7th, 2024 at 5:45pm ESTwahip (3) 0I currently own 4 of these 300 SDs and our shop provides expert restoration and maintenance support for all such older German marques. The miles accumulated here actually vindicate this particular car from any issues normally related to poor initial maintenance during early ownership. They don't make it to 150k, let alone 200k more.March 7th, 2024 at 5:39pm EST$3,500 bid placed by @wahipMarch 7th, 2024 at 5:37pm EST$3,250 bid placed by @txmbnut1962March 7th, 2024 at 4:02pm EST$3,000 bid placed by @wahipMarch 7th, 2024 at 3:04pm EST$2,100 bid placed by @txmbnut1962March 7th, 2024 at 1:00pm EST$1,000 bid placed by @wahipMarch 7th, 2024 at 12:59pm ESTPeabo (7) 0@Houston300SD I too am curious about the questions from Bnzowner . Looking forward to your reply. Beautiful car. Thank youMarch 7th, 2024 at 8:35am ESTthembmarket (691) 0Year model has been updated to reflect as a 1985 model. March 7th, 2024 at 5:55am EST$750 bid placed by @txmbnut1962March 7th, 2024 at 5:13am ESTshervinator (13) 1This is actually a 1985 model. Take a look at the build month of 12/84 as well as the data card listing all the options. Up top, it says "1985", and towards the bottom is "805: CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR". This means the last digit shows the last digit of the model year (in this case "5" for 1985). The CarFax report calls it a 1985 model too. https://www.lastvin.com/vin/1NZMgEK7DLyEarnlo How do I know this? Because my 1984 300SD (7/84 build month) has option code 804 (meaning it's a 1984 model). It's also worth noting that this car has option code 820: VEHICLES FOR TOURIST (USA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA). That means it was originally sold as part of the European Delivery Program. The originally owner(s) picked it up from the factory in Stuttgart and drove it around Europe before having it shipped home. It's also quite rare to see a Gen 1 W126 in Black Pearl Metallic (199) — sometimes called Blue-Black Metallic — and especially on a 300SD. This was a color that became much more popular during the latter half of the W126's production run (think 560SEL). Very nicely kept car regardless. Good luck to the seller.March 6th, 2024 at 2:31pm ESTBnzowner (3) 2A/C blow cold, cruise work, all windows, switches? When was the last time v