The time has come to sell my beloved benz. I am the third owner of this vehicle and shepherded its’ transition from garage-dwelling relic to vegetable oil-guzzling cruiser. Car was purchased in Deleware, spent one winter in Vermont and then driven cross-country to its’ current residence in San Francisco. I’ve got fairly extensive service records and have done a lot of work over the past year and a half replacing filters, seals and other odds and ends that needed attention after 20 years.
The specifics:
- 147,000 miles and going strong: young for a 300TD
- engine in excellent condition: high compression, minimal oil consumption
- interior in good condition: sun roof, auto windows/locks, heated seats, rear third seat, all head rests; some wear and cracking on seats
- body in good condition: some rust in engine compartment, rocker panels and surface rust on rear hatch, passenger rear door, and a few other small spots on body
- working vegetable oil system: dual fuel, fully heated vegetable oil system with 12 gallon tank, hose-in-hose lines, fuel guage and dash-mounted switches; system is functional and in good shape, but requires knowledge of mechanics and idiosyncracies of this system. I am willing to work with someone to support transition of car and knowledge, but would prefer someone who has some mechanical experience and interest
Extras:
- Kenwood CD/MP3 receiver
- Class 1 hitch
- extra fuel filters, bulbs and misc. parts
Some quirks:
- antenna does not fully retract
- missing one of rear foot rugs
- front passenger lock cannot be opened with key
- AC compressor does not work
Asking $4000 or best offer. Willing to be flexible with timing, financing, etc. to find right owner.
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UPDATE: SOLD!!!
Wonderful news! The benz has passed into the hands of another — two sets of hands, actually. My good friends Holly and Kevin agreed to purchase the vehicle just yesterday as yet another step towards reducing their impact on the planet. They are trading in their petrol for vegetables, and I couldn’t be happier to help them.
It’s a really wonderful situation for all parties, which is a joy and a relief. I had some initial hesitatancy when thinking about selling to friends. But after looking at the situation objectively, and, more importantly, being honest and upfront before the transaction, all fears have been allayed. The car seems to meet their needs very well and I’ve found a great home for my Filly. The passing of the diesel almost seems predestined. And so I begin a new chapter with one less mechanical contrivance…
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