Not a CA car..driver's seat shows no wear...all interior knos are pristine.
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Aleph93 <aleph93@...> wrote:
>
> I have an '85 300D. You'll enjoy the higher geared differential. With
> the '85, check where the air cleaner is, as the CA models have a
> particle filter (TrapOx) which takes up the space where the standard air
> filter goes, above the manifolds, so the air filter is moved to the
> front corner behind the headlights. If it is a CA model, there's other
> issues to consider, like if the TrapOx has been replaced (recalled).
>
> I'd check through the service records to see what maintenance has been
> done, and this also shows mileage history.
> If the miles are that low, the driver's seat should be close to perfect,
> and all the little knobs and switches should be in great visual shape,
> due to lack of use. For that price, make sure the AC works well, and how
> about the cruise control?
>
> Nate is right, Carfax and an inspection is a good idea.
>
> Rob
> '85 300D CA
> Garden Grove, CA
> ==
>
>
> On 12/15/11 10:07 PM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> > Re : 1985 turbo diesel
> > Posted by: "Nate"vwnate1@... vwnate1
> > Date: Thu Dec 15, 2011 1:38 pm ((PST))
> >
> >
> > Yes*IF* ~ the mileage is correct , Mercedes odometers are prone to stop working plus they're easy to roll back so pay the $ for a " CarFax " report and also have some Independent Garage put it up on a hoist and take a hard look at it ~ if it's the real deal , it's a steal @ $5,500.00 .
> >
> > If the seller balks at either the CarFax or the garage inspection , WALK AWAY FAST .
> >
> > -Nate
> > "rwillman18" (forgot to give their name) wrote:
> >> >
> >> > I am contemplating the purchase of a 1985 turbo diesel with 120,000 miles. The car is tip top...no rust, and aside from a few chips in the paint a great looking car. I am in Wisconsin and I want to know if 5500.00 is a fair price and can I use it as a daily driver? What should I be looking at on this car? Thank for the help!!
> >> >
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