looking at a 87 300td wagon
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looking at a 87 300td wagon
lookikng at getting a 87 300td wagon,its in good shape but lots of miles on it,what should i look for and what kind kind of prices for parts where to look.
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'10 CL550, '12 GL550
Take it to a Mercedes dealer for a pre-purchase inspection. This model should have had lots of warranty work performed as regards trap oxidizer.
Typical for 1987-vintage it will need transmission work, HVAC system work, could have windshield wiper problem, etc. Nice to have records whether this stuff is already done.
Typical for 1987-vintage it will need transmission work, HVAC system work, could have windshield wiper problem, etc. Nice to have records whether this stuff is already done.
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Take it to a Mercedes dealer for a pre-purchase inspection. This model should have had lots of warranty work performed as regards trap oxidizer.
Typical for 1987-vintage it will need transmission work, HVAC system work, could have windshield wiper problem, etc. Nice to have records whether this stuff is already done.
Typical for 1987-vintage it will need transmission work, HVAC system work, could have windshield wiper problem, etc. Nice to have records whether this stuff is already done.
I agree with your assessment of the HVAC system. Troublesome and expensive. Same with my 1986 W126. The 4 speed transmission was fine though if serviced according to MB recommendations. Full service record is vital with any high mileage MB.
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'10 CL550, '12 GL550
It's not the same thing.
The Service Campaign doc is titled
MODELS WITH DIESEL ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH TRAP OXIDIZERS REPLACEMENT OF THE TRAP OXIDIZER WITH AN OXIDATION CATALYST
The Service Campaign doc is titled
MODELS WITH DIESEL ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH TRAP OXIDIZERS REPLACEMENT OF THE TRAP OXIDIZER WITH AN OXIDATION CATALYST
