mercedes 300d w123

Description

Since 1985, I am only the second owner of this beautiful, reliable Mercedes Classic.
Purchased nearly 10 years ago from the original owner. I have only changed oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid and rear pads and a few other maintenance expenses. This is a reliable car and has never left me or my family stranded along the roadside anywhere, anytime. Also does nearly 25mpg in HWY/CTY mixed driving.
Positives:
- Reliable, Driven every week including winters
- Vacuum for heat/cold air vents work fine (but A/C does not work, though center vents engage perfectly which is rare for this model/age).
- No smoke on acceleration/deceleration - after engine fully warmed.
- Strong engine. Cruise at 80-85mph easy and with no issues overheating. Coolant system is fine and has never overheated in under my care. Coolant flushed every 2-3 yrs.
- Seats/Interior in really good shape, no tears
Needs:
- Rust on driver's side floor panel, rear left passenger . This has been the same and not deteriorated for over 8yrs.
- Car possibly needs new glow plugs as needs block heater plugged under 45F
- Becker original radio works, but needs motor for power antenna (or pull antenna up/down manually)
Selling to just make room in my home as I have 5 cars. This takes up valuable garage space in winters and driveway w/car cover during warmer months. Time for me to pass on this classic to a new owner to carry on diligent maintenance which is mostly the act of driving constantly over the year to keep everything in good order.
Local sale preferred - buyer responsible for shipping/pick up.
This car is also offered for sale in my local area, so I reserve right to pull sale on this site at anytime.

On May-21-18 at 06:01:46 PDT, seller added the following information:

May 21: added photos just taken today. Also need to add that odometer sometimes stops so need to reset on occasion to get going. At over 240k, who's counting! Turbo strong, no strange noises, engine pulls fine with enough torque to shock those around you on traffic lights.