1982 380SEC $2300obo

Apr 28, 2012 | 02:57 AM

leemann88

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1982 380SEC, 1986 BMW 735i

1982 380SEC $2300obo

I am selling my beautiful 1982 Mercedes Benz 380SEC. Vin: WDBCA43A8CB003144. Previous owner rebadged it to a 500SEC for some unknown reason. It only has 175500mi and it comes with a sunroof, palomino leather seats, 15 inch chrome wheels, heater, power seats, power windows, a JVC head unit, seat belt hand over, and many more options. It has a 3.8 V8 engine that does not leak or burn oil. Has a 4-speed automatic transmission that is still running strong. This is my last semester in college and I no longer have the time and money to invest in this beauty. $2300 or best offer. Feel free to call, or text me at (916) 915-7430 and ask questions or make an offer. I can also be reached by email at diavalon3@aol.com Car is located in Sacramento, CA.

The Good:
-Very fun to drive
-Gets complimented daily
-Clean title
-The white paint in fairly good condition
-Leather has only minor wear
-Recent tune-up. Included new sparks plugs, ignition wires, distributer cap and rotor, and air filter.
-Recent engine oil and filter change
-Brand new suspension. Has brand new H&R sport springs, Bilstein shocks, and rear sway bar links.
-Driver side air bag
-Passed CA smog in August 2011
-Registered until August 2012

The Not So Good:
-Needs transmission modulator ($40 online). Transmission still works great though.
-Needs alignment
-Needs two new front tires. Rear tires are almost new.
-Has a minor power steering leak.
-Fuel gauge does not work but the low fuel warning light still works.

Last edited by leemann88; Apr 28, 2012 at 05:20 AM. Reason: Forgot to mention location

Apr 28, 2012 | 09:08 AM

slownrusty

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'06 E55 K2

Does the transmission hunt between 3rd and 4th? Hence the need for the modulator?

Nice car and great price.

Apr 28, 2012 | 03:40 PM

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Does the transmission hunt between 3rd and 4th? Hence the need for the modulator?

Nice car and great price.

Thanks! No, the shifts became firmer from 1st to 2nd gear and in some occasions it will realease a puff of smoke when letting off the throttle at speeds over 60mph. Also the vacuum line that connects to the modulator is a bit wet. To stop the smoke I shift the car to N when letting off the throttle.

Apr 29, 2012 | 08:48 AM

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'06 E55 K2

Ok got it. I recommend you also post the car on Benzworld the W126 section is extremely active.

Apr 29, 2012 | 02:17 PM

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my dad is a big 126 fan, he has a 85 300sd in mint shape, ill pass this on to him, he might like a small project, he knows how to work on his car, so may think about it.

Apr 29, 2012 | 07:21 PM

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Ok got it. I recommend you also post the car on Benzworld the W126 section is extremely active.

Thanks, I'll follow your advice. I posted it for sale on their classified section a few days ago but I didn't realize they had a W126 section.

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my dad is a big 126 fan, he has a 85 300sd in mint shape, ill pass this on to him, he might like a small project, he knows how to work on his car, so may think about it.

That is great! I would love to see my car go to someone who will look after her.