1984 280 CE - purchased at auction because I thought I would like it as a driver. Turns out I am too tall with the sunroof AND it is a project car. But a good project car.
The good:
1. Runs well, drives well, seems fast, no steering strangeness
2. Passes SMOG
3. Legal, titled in CA, registered through March 2013
4. Nicely optioned - ABS, rear headrests, black velour interior, power sunroof (working), power right mirror, zebrano, automatic
5. Good Euro bumpers
6. Zero rust
7. Runs at right temp and oil pressure is good, as is steering and brakes
8. Newer catalytic converter (so says the smog man)
The not-so-good:
1. Minor rear end collision - bumper will be fine
2. Body dings, bad clear coat
3. rear window delamination
4. Seats are crappy, (but door panels nice)
5. Crappy dash
6. Dealer installed AC not working, crappy zebrano around heat controls
7. I have no idea about miles - not original cluster and odometer doesn't work anyway.
8. Fuse #2 blows if I connect the power mirror switch which is in horrible condition - I will replace the mirror switch and see if that fixes the problem UPDATE-FIXED
9. Transmission kickdown switch sometimes causes wipers to make one wipe-pass. UPDATE-new right mirror switch also sometimes causes wipers to make one wipe-pass
Correct radio was not in the car but I happen to have the exact correct Euro-spec Becker Europa Kurier Cassette radio in great condition
Engine - 110988
Transmission - 722309
Exterior - 735U Astral Silver Metallic
Interior - 951A Black Velour
Options:
254 = BECKER RADIO EUROPA KURIER CASSETTE
410 = ELECTRIC SLIDING ROOF
420 = AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FLOOR SHIFT
430 = HEADRESTS IN THE REAR
466 = CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM
470 = ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
504 = ELECTRIC RIGHT SIDE MIRROR
531 = AUTOMATIC ANTENNA
570 = FRONT FOLDING ARMREST
590 = GREEN HEAT-INSULATING GLASS ALL ROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW, LAMINATED SAFETY GLASS - GERMANY
LOTS of pictures here:
http://photobucket.com/Mercedes_1984_280CE
if link doesn't work try this:
http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz207/srallen/FOR SALE - 1984 Mercedes 280 CE/#!cpZZ2QQtppZZ20
Looking for $1500, if there isn't interest will consider parting it out, pink slip will take 3 weeks from DMV but can be sold prior to pink slip. UPDATE - Pink Slip arrived
Please email me via the forum or PM me.
thanks
Scott
The good:
1. Runs well, drives well, seems fast, no steering strangeness
2. Passes SMOG
3. Legal, titled in CA, registered through March 2013
4. Nicely optioned - ABS, rear headrests, black velour interior, power sunroof (working), power right mirror, zebrano, automatic
5. Good Euro bumpers
6. Zero rust
7. Runs at right temp and oil pressure is good, as is steering and brakes
8. Newer catalytic converter (so says the smog man)
The not-so-good:
1. Minor rear end collision - bumper will be fine
2. Body dings, bad clear coat
3. rear window delamination
4. Seats are crappy, (but door panels nice)
5. Crappy dash
6. Dealer installed AC not working, crappy zebrano around heat controls
7. I have no idea about miles - not original cluster and odometer doesn't work anyway.
8. Fuse #2 blows if I connect the power mirror switch which is in horrible condition - I will replace the mirror switch and see if that fixes the problem UPDATE-FIXED
9. Transmission kickdown switch sometimes causes wipers to make one wipe-pass. UPDATE-new right mirror switch also sometimes causes wipers to make one wipe-pass
Correct radio was not in the car but I happen to have the exact correct Euro-spec Becker Europa Kurier Cassette radio in great condition
Engine - 110988
Transmission - 722309
Exterior - 735U Astral Silver Metallic
Interior - 951A Black Velour
Options:
254 = BECKER RADIO EUROPA KURIER CASSETTE
410 = ELECTRIC SLIDING ROOF
420 = AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FLOOR SHIFT
430 = HEADRESTS IN THE REAR
466 = CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM
470 = ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
504 = ELECTRIC RIGHT SIDE MIRROR
531 = AUTOMATIC ANTENNA
570 = FRONT FOLDING ARMREST
590 = GREEN HEAT-INSULATING GLASS ALL ROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW, LAMINATED SAFETY GLASS - GERMANY
LOTS of pictures here:
http://photobucket.com/Mercedes_1984_280CE
if link doesn't work try this:
http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz207/srallen/FOR SALE - 1984 Mercedes 280 CE/#!cpZZ2QQtppZZ20
Looking for $1500, if there isn't interest will consider parting it out, pink slip will take 3 weeks from DMV but can be sold prior to pink slip. UPDATE - Pink Slip arrived
Please email me via the forum or PM me.
thanks
Scott