Editing Julie's Cars (section)

===1983 Mercedes Diesel Wagon 300TD - ($4200) now $4000===

1983 MERCEDES 300TD
$4200
218.000 miles
Wagon
Blue exterior
5 cyl turbo diesel
3 sp auto trans
a/c blows cold
heat works
all power windows (and they work)
manual sunroof
no third seat
factory radio
body is straight and paint/trim are decent. no crunched fenders, doors, etc.
interior is also nice except for dash, which is cracked. wood veneer is nice.
engine runs well (have not done compression test yet)
trans shifts well
steers and stops well

Can be shown most nights after 4 pm 

10/24 -- Here's his latest pitch on CL:
Car has clear title and carfax however, I have found a place on the left inner fender that has been hit and repaired. I don't find it to affect performance or handling, but I am not a bodyman. I bought the car at an auction. I am not a car dealer, just kind of a Mercedes diesel enthusiast. This is one of the better ones out there. If you are a serious buyer you can see the car Friday morning, late afternoon or evening. Sunday evening will also work. I would like to sell the car this weekend, but I cannot accept lowball offers. Thank you and good luck.


10/17 e-mail
Hi there --

Have you had this car up on Craig's List previously this month at a higher price? It looks just like one I viewed ... but if this is different, I'd be interested in seeing it.

How long have you owned it?, and is it a clean title?

Cheers,

Julie Day
503-616-3169

Guy said he just bought it at auction a month ago, so I'd stay clear of it myself. Who knows its history. But he claims it has a good title.


Saw this car near the bus stop in Sellwood.  Here's the VIN: WDB AB93A9DN015160
Could not find that VIN on Carfax, which says it was missing a character. Hmm. But this is the same car I viewed on Powell and got a bad-ish feeling about. This guy would be the third person representing this car. Why would the previous owners have sold it at auction? Why would this guy have bought it and then turned around to sell it a month later? It all stinks.

[[User:Rday|Rday]] 17:39, 23 October 2006 (PDT)

10/23
Hi Ron --

Thanks for your answers. Also, can I ask why you are selling it so soon after buying it? This is indeed the car that I viewed about a month ago, and it was listed on CL for $5,900. So I'm just curious.

Thanks!

Julie 


Julie,
I bought the car at an auction.  I suppose it's
possible that the dealer I bought it from (or who
knows, the owner before them) tried to sell it for
$5900, didn't get it, and sold it at auction.  I
bought it because I am a mercedes diesel mechanic and
I know that these are hard to find in good condition. 
The car was last titled in Washington if that helps
confirm that you have seen it before.  So to make a
long story short, I am selling the car for
$4200/offer, if you are interested  please let me
know.
Thanks,
Ron


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