1982 Mercedes 300TD station wagon

The 300TD wagon is one of the most sought after Mercedes on the market, true collector's car that can be found at a bargain price. This is a great ride- comfortable, pacious, nd great for hauling or camping while still having that classic Mercedes look for daily driving. This model is famous for almost single-handedly popularizing the wagon market when it first came out, nd is as popular today as ever.Being an early 80's Mercedes, t has the leg​​endary W123 engine- cited by many as one of the best and most durable engines ever made. Its commonly reffered to as the "million mile engine", nd if well-maintained (as this car has been) that's not an exaggeration. Though normally known for being slow, he 300TD has the turbo which gives the extra boost you need to give a car this size some pick-up. The W123 has the great fuel-efficiency of a diesel (28mpg highway on this solid steel wagon), nd is also known for being one of the most ideal candidates for running on biodiesel or converting to run on WVO (waste vegetable oil).The good:Turbo going strongRegular oil and filter changesNew engine mounts installedNew batteryNew tires ($400 value, hich you're almost guaranteed to have to deal with buying any of these cars on a budget)Freshly painted rear hatch (hole was filled and color matches perfectly, ooks good as new)Engine's strong and starts up every timeSunroof opens and closes very smoothly, nd since it's mechanical you never have to worry about it going out on youWindshield and windows all crack-free and in great conditionDrives smooth and does great on the highwayBody is in good shape, o dents and very minimal rustPaint is solid and not peeling or fadingIncludes tire jack and spare tireTrailer hitch, erfect for light towingHowever, his is not a show car and being 30+ years it could use a little work:Odometer stopped at 188k (car doesn't have more than 230k miles at most)Small leak from head gasket (very easy fix and you can do a quick valve adjustment while you're at it)Interior is in acceptable condition (better than most this age), ut could use some TLCElectrical problems (turn signals, ear windows, adio, nstrument cluster)Vacuum door locks don't workTransmission knocks a little bit going from "Drive" to "Reverse", ut still shifts solidly in drive and is in good shapeAntenna not installedMost of those are easy fixes that I just don't have time for. The wagon is ready to drive away today and last you for years to come.For a car this age and at this price, ou won't find better. This is a really fun and easy car to work on, nd because of its popularity you can find parts easily. On top of that, passionate online community is happy to help guide you with repairs. I'm selling it at bargain because I just don't have the time right now to do the restoration I intended. I hate to see it go, ut hope to see it sold to the right person. PLEASE contact me with any questions as I want to make sure any potential buyer knows exactly what they are getting.I am attempting to sell this car through other avenues, o it is possible that this listing i pulled prior to completion of the auction. To avoid this, have offered a BUY IT NOW option.