Air conditioning didn't work when I bought the car. Had the air conditioner converted to R134 for $102. That's right, I have only about $200 invested in this car!
Bought this near show-room car for $100 from a friend of my mother. She and her late husband were the only owners, and always took the car to a Mercedes-Benz dealer for all maintenance and repairs. Her nieces and nephews were fighting over the car, so she sold it to me for the low price to keep it from them.
This car is nearly flawless! Yes, it's old fashioned. No, it's not a race car. I get more stares from people than I ever expected (not a bad thing for an overweight, single guy). The car is black with the camel leather interior. Very classy, looks like something you'd see at an embassy.
May change the rims to something a little shinier, but still Mercedes-Benz. Other than that, very happy!
Yes, I also bought my 300D following a death, in my case a family friend. All maintenance records and the window sticker. These cars are totally indestructible and totally stylish and cool. Congratulations. I intend to keep mine forever, as I'm sure you do.
I purchased one of these cars last week. It needs some work, but really drives and rides great.
The turbo diesel is slow, but steady.
I also have this same car and am the original owner since 1984 when I bought it brand new in Los Angeles. It runs perfect up to now, and I drive it twice a week to the golf course.
My odometer reads 108,000+, and is temperamental because sometimes it runs and sometimes not. I think it needs a replacement or repair, but will not bother with it as long as I can still drive it around.
My air conditioner needs to be converted, but the heater runs excellent. Someday soon I will have to find a new owner for it, since I am too old to maintain it. All I do is change oil and filter every 6 months, and this car will live longer than me.
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