Julie's Cars
MBI Motors 1309 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97214 (503) 231-0444
1980 mercedes benz diesel wagon - $3250
NON TURBO WAGON but other stats look good -- lower mileage, newer engine and parts
emailed 10/7
Sadly parting with this non turbo wagon. On it's 2nd motor, 178,000 miles, second transmission of 2 years ago. Strong motor, many of those parts that need to be replaced at 20 years of age have been done, such as the drive joints, motor mounts, thermostat, rear brakes, brake master cylinder, fuel tank sender. Many minor repairs have been done. Has good tires and heat, air is not hooked up. One front fender is dented at the very front, plastic piece around the lights on drivers side is broken. This does not affect performance at all. This car has a surprising amount of pick up considering no turbo, my mechanic was impressed, but of course you won't be racing up highway hills. I've added leather seats including a split seat in the rear, for practicality. Has sunroof and cd player. A very lovable car. Run on biodiesel for the last 2 years, but not converted to svo.
1980 MB 300TD wagon, 177, miles. $4,100
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/214723568.html
emailed and heard back. was going to be out of town oct. 7-8, and in no apparent hurry to show car.
That's right, less than 177k miles on the engine and it's converted to run on straight vegetable oil, new or used (have done so for 10k miles). It also runs on biodiesel and/or regular diesel. The body has some rust as it used to live in Virginia. If you're looking for the prettiest car this one will take some work, but if you're looking for a useful car, it's a spacious wagon and runs on free fuel (assuming you're willing to collect used veggie oil from restaurants). It's pretty sweet, but I'm going to Guatemala and I'm not taking a car with me, so I've got to sell her (to you:). Email me with any questions or to set up a time to look at it. Please include a phone number if possible. -Elessar
10/6: Hi Elessar --
I know you are out of town this weekend, but I wonder if we could set up a time to look at your car. Maybe Monday?
Cheers, Julie Day (503-616-3169)
butter yellow 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD Turbo Diesel Wagon!! - $4200
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/213384089.html
Emailed query twice, last on Oct 6. Hadn't heard back from first.
Finally selling my first Mercedes, and glad to offer it in great condition for your consideration. I will follow others example on how to present this post, so I will list the positives and negatives so you are fully informed about the condition of this excellent vehicle. A little background, it was in California most of its life and is a recent transplant, it is in great shape for being 20+ years old and has plenty of life left with only 223K miles (and counting). I originally bought it almost a year ago as a long-term investment and was planning on fixing all the details and enjoying it for a long time, but am selling because I've found that a sedan will do what I need and the wagon overkill. Now on to the specifics!
Negative: To be up front, the wagon has a branded title, but the damage was a rear-end and has been repaired-it was this way when I bought it. It is pretty luxurious, has all the bells and whistles, but not all work by this time (one of my reservations was the more stuff there is, the more can go wrong); it still has most of the things working, surprisingly, it's that German engineering, I guess :) The heater core has a small leak that I didn't even notice until a couple months ago-so it's really small. The transmission has a leak that we are currently tracking down to fix-if it sells before it is repaired, I will work with you on the price.
Positive (what you've been waiting for!): Power windows, power door locks, and power mirror all work! It's pretty unusual from what I've found. All the guages work! Engine is awesome, as the 5 cylinder Turbos are known to be-and as an '85 it is the last and best year for the engine (after '85 they went with aluminium heads-ick). Has roof rack and third seat in the back, with all the headrests! Also a very rare thing, evidently. I just replaced an injector, and it needs to be dialed in still, but I'm keeping up on the maintainence and issues until someone does buy it, I can be reasonably flexible on the price because of this, but we are talking about a 20+ year-old luxury vehicle that, all things considered, is in terrific shape-it's not just sitting and rusting away as it has been cared for by all it's owners :) More will follow, please contact me with anything, thanks! :)
1982 Mercedes Benz 300TD turbo diesel wagon - $4250
sale-216177522@craigslist.org
5 cyl turbo diesel runs/drives great shifts great 268,000 miles been in family for a long time has some exterior blemishes maintained exclusively at M-B dlr through 170,000 miles new: fuel filters injectors cleaned transmission just serviced all new front brakes (rotors/pads) still squeak a bit wheel bearings (front) great power this car starts easy and shuts off with no problems has a few quirks but they are minimal we would drive it anywhere $4250 cash / firm serious inquiries only, please. no 3rd seat needs a good detail owned by a non-smoker car was in California for a number of years rear suspension works great we are locate approx. 2.25 hours from Portland great car for the price/well worth seeing/driving
Oct 6: Hi there --
I've been eyeing your car on craigslist for a few days now. i just wish you didn't live so far from Portland. I have a 2 year old and making a trip like that would be a bit of a hassle.
Do you ever make it to (or closer) to Portland?
Cheers,
Julie Day
Reply: Yeah, I know it is a distance. That is the reason the price is what it is.
We have a 15 month old, so I can relate to you.
I'll let you know if something develops and I get down there one day.
At this point, the first to show up here with cash...gets it. I haven't had one person show up to see it yet.
I don't have much free time.
Biodiesel - 1983 Mercedes Benz 300 SD Turbo Diesel - $3500
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/216660767.html
sale-216660767@craigslist.org
Gray 1983 Mercedes Benz 300 SD Turbo Biodiesel!
What a groovy car this is. We love it, but we no longer need two cars.
Automatic with 232,000 miles and still running strong.
Sunroof, power windows and doors, cd player, leather seats and a hula girl, with brand new transmission, radiator, fuel pump, fuel filters and glow plugs.
Interested, email me! I'd provide a phone number, but my answering machine is currently out of service. Peace!
1982 Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel - $2000
white sedan
e-mailed query
Callback I think from this person? Mercedes 300D on Powell. 650-533-7236 (Henry)
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/215612819.html
One great car, has served me well. Great for Bio Diesel conversion. Clean Title and ready for a new home.
Automatic 4 speed transmission 5 Cyl, Turbo Engine Power Windows All lights work (interior and brakes) Automatic Sunroof CD Player
Has 210K Original miles, Odometer works and runs strong. Mighty great looking and in good shape for a 25 year old car. Does need some work here and there, just changed the water pump and rear axle.
First $2,000 takes her home. Not much for a timeless classic, stylish and over 30 miles a gallon Mercedes!
I am reposting this ad again, since I been quite ill and now slowly recovering, hopefuly one you your guys out there can give her a new home.
1981 300SD MB turbo Diesel, $4k. Gold color, pics look great.
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/214060966.html Queried
Drove it on Oct. 5. I like it ... but steering had a bit of play, and the car just seems beefier than I want. Want something more classic looking. And a wagon. But hard to pass this up for all the other good reasons.
1981 300SD Mercedes-Benz Turbo Diesel GOLD,Good Condition, Fully Loaded $4000.00 OBO.
- Mileage 172,176
- 4 Door Sedan
- Everything Power (locks,windows,sun roof)
- Heat & AC
- Detachable face cassette player
- All new brake system, new tires, shocks, struts, w/receipts from Les Schwab to show work.
- Been in family for years. Have all maintence records.
Please call 503.330.4359 with serious inquiries only. Or reply to posting.