I have recently ran into a 79 300 td wagon, but still unsure if I should buy. I've heard these cars can run forever, but I am still interested to see how many miles are on it. the odometer reads 000600, is there a way to see how many times it has flipped over? Also the tranny seems to lag a bit in switching gears. Is that normal for these cars or is it a potential problem? 2 other problems are: the radiator has been patched and it needs a new plug-in heating unit.
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It takes a million miles
[:0] to roll the odometer over.Does the car LOOK as though it's 600 miles past that?.
[:0] to roll the odometer over.Does the car LOOK as though it's 600 miles past that?.
Many to go!
This is one of the strongest engines Mercede-Benz made. Later, this engine was turbocharged. 1979 was the first year the 300 TD was produced, so it has lots of mile no doubt. The block heater is only $39 and another $25 to install. Unless your weather is constantly below freezing, you may not need a block heater. This is a great vehicle to own. The automatic transmission and climate control system are the weak points.
This is one of the strongest engines Mercede-Benz made. Later, this engine was turbocharged. 1979 was the first year the 300 TD was produced, so it has lots of mile no doubt. The block heater is only $39 and another $25 to install. Unless your weather is constantly below freezing, you may not need a block heater. This is a great vehicle to own. The automatic transmission and climate control system are the weak points.
Depends on the price. The trans is easy to replace, and often just needs new fluid and filter. Pick and Pulls transmissions sell for usually a little less then $100. Get a radiator there too. There is also a manual conversion for the troublesome climate control.
My climate control quit except for the default defrost
on a 78 300D. When I repaired the vacuum, works fine now. Pick and pull is a source for radiators too.
Station wagons are tough to find. Expect to pay big $$$ for a turn key, or put it back in shape yourself?
They can haul 3/4 ton if the rear hydroulics are in good shape.
Another thing to look at is the front end on any 123.
Can be pricey to fix, but a major bonus if in good shape.
John Gregg
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