Is the Mercedes 300D a good car to buy?
You really need to know what you are buying. I have a couple of benz diesels, my daily driver is an ’82 300D with over 400K miles. They are great cars if they are properly maintained, if you buy one that has been neglected you will spend a lot of cash getting it into good shape.
Are there any Mercedes Benz cars with the name 300?
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Can a Mercedes 300D diesel be taken care of?
If you can find one that has been taken care of, sure. Definitely take it by your Mercedes mechanic and get it checked out before buying. It seems like every 300 diesel that I see has a black streak up the back and a perpetual cloud floating behind it.
How much does it cost to repair a Mercedes 300D?
Plan on spending about $500 if the cruise control isn’t working correctly. Also, be aware that they require valve adjustments every 15K miles (about $150 each). Expect to spend in the $5-10K range for a good driver (not a show car), and don’t be surprised if it costs you about $1000 per year for the usual “old car nits.”
What kind of car is the 1987 Mercedes 300D?
The 1987 300D is a sedan built by automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. This model underwent significant changes in 1986, and in 1987, it featured a revolutionary, new engine. This diesel-fueled vehicle was imported to the United States from the Mercedes factory in Bavaria, Germany.
How old is the Mercedes Benz 300d diesel?
1982 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo Diesel. This is an exceptionally clean/excellent maintained. It has a clean Alabama title. Currently the third owner and have had it for three years.
Where can I buy a 1976 Mercedes 300D?
Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando is proud to offer this clean vintage 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D. The 300D became a very successful platform for Daimler-Benz and provided customers with more precise ha… More Info › 84’ Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel Sedan. One family car. My mother bought it new. 61000 original miles. Runs good.
Is the 1983 Mercedes 300D Turbo for sale?
1983 Mercedes 300D Turbo is for sale and has had the following done to it: Brakes: pads, rotors, calipers, brake lines going into calipers, brake booster, brake booster vacuum line, brake master cy… More Info › This is a 1980 Mercedes 300 Diesel 5 cylinder engine with only 150,000 miles and an automatic transmission.
How can I tell if my Mercedes 300d is rust free?
Start with a vehicle that has a rust free body and under carriage. Next, run a compression test on all five cylinders. Good compression is paramount on a diesel engine. These cars use vacuum extensively. The vacuum lines become old and brittle with age and can cause all sorts of gremlins from door locks to engine shut off.
What should I know about my Mercedes 300D?
Good compression is paramount on a diesel engine. These cars use vacuum extensively. The vacuum lines become old and brittle with age and can cause all sorts of gremlins from door locks to engine shut off. Fortunately the vacuum system is (relatively) easy to diagnose and repair.
Where does the vacuum go on a Mercedes 300D?
In all Mercedes diesel engines from the first 300D in 1975 up to the mid 1990’s, vacuum (suction) is used to turn the engine off – not electricity! In simple terms – there is a valve mounted on the rear or side of the diesel fuel injection pump. This valve has an arm attached to it that goes down inside the pump.
Start with a vehicle that has a rust free body and under carriage. Next, run a compression test on all five cylinders. Good compression is paramount on a diesel engine. These cars use vacuum extensively. The vacuum lines become old and brittle with age and can cause all sorts of gremlins from door locks to engine shut off.
How does a Mercedes diesel engine shut off?
Proper diagnosis is a must! On older Mercedes diesel engines models: 1975 to 1976 115 chassis 300D, all 123, 126, 201 and 124 chassis diesels from 1977 to 1993 the engine shutoff is controlled by vacuum (not electrical). An engine driven pump supplies vacuum to the system and a vacuum operated shutoff valve shuts fuel off inside the injection pump.