Looking to buy a W123 300D-request

MBspdfrk · 09-28-2007, 02:03 PM

I am looking to buy a W123 300D. Other than ebay, does anyone know a potential source? I want a car that has been restored, not a project.

Thanks.

240D 3.0T · 09-29-2007, 05:47 AM

eBay, local paper, AutoTrader, and Craigslist. Every W123 is at least 22years old so they are all going to be a project unless you get a $10,000+ museum piece.

Untertürkheim · 09-29-2007, 10:50 AM

You can even ask you MB dealer, since you have ordered the GL from them, tell them you are looking for an old diesel in excellent condition. They may not be able to help, but at least they should call if they find something. Also, depending on how far you will go to get the car, there are some amazing examples on ebay.

n23ova · 10-05-2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 240D 3.0T

Every W123 is at least 22years old so they are all going to be a project unless you get a $10,000+ museum piece.

Depends on what you mean by "project". I just bought an '83 300D and it is in very good shape (187k miles). Needs adjustment to the radio antennae and one window doesn't roll down... but other than that it is set. Although it's been very well maintained... and has 24 years of service records

lkchris · 10-09-2007, 10:01 PM

Since most "project" W123 require fixes any one of which will cost more than the value of the car, you will find very few "restored" W123. Frankly, even the well-maintained versions are now old enough to require on occasion these same more-than-the-car-worth repairs. Just having transmission leaks fixed professionally, for example.

ohlord · 10-10-2007, 12:45 AM

http://crazedlist.org/ search the whole country,found one with only 93000 miles.Inspect and buy smart.
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08ML320CDI · 11-05-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ohlord

http://crazedlist.org/ search the whole country,found one with only 93000 miles.Inspect and buy smart.
ohlord
best searched with mozilla firefox

God bless you for posting that link, thats awesome!!!

09-28-2007, 02:03 PM	#1
MBspdfrk Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 81	Looking to buy a W123 300D-request I am looking to buy a W123 300D. Other than ebay, does anyone know a potential source? I want a car that has been restored, not a project. Thanks. __________________ '01 E55 '07 Rubicon '99 Dodge Turbo Diesel (Modified) '08 GL320 CDI (wifey)

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lkchris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,818	Since most "project" W123 require fixes any one of which will cost more than the value of the car, you will find very few "restored" W123. Frankly, even the well-maintained versions are now old enough to require on occasion these same more-than-the-car-worth repairs. Just having transmission leaks fixed professionally, for example. __________________ Kent Christensen Albuquerque '07 GL320CDI, '06 E320CDI

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ohlord MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: north of seattle Posts: 3,464	Why an old diesel? http://crazedlist.org/ search the whole country,found one with only 93000 miles.Inspect and buy smart. ohlord best searched with mozilla firefox Last edited by ohlord; 10-10-2007 at 12:48 AM.

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09-29-2007, 05:47 AM	#2
240D 3.0T Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Federal Heights, CO Posts: 507	eBay, local paper, AutoTrader, and Craigslist. Every W123 is at least 22years old so they are all going to be a project unless you get a $10,000+ museum piece.

09-29-2007, 10:50 AM	#3
Untertürkheim MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,206	You can even ask you MB dealer, since you have ordered the GL from them, tell them you are looking for an old diesel in excellent condition. They may not be able to help, but at least they should call if they find something. Also, depending on how far you will go to get the car, there are some amazing examples on ebay.