FS: 1985 300SE, timing chain broken $700
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FS: 1985 300SE, timing chain broken $700
This is an Ebay car that I won on Aug 9 but cannot justify cost to ship. All I know is description. Located in Brewster Ma. Have listed on another benz forum. Must pick up within one week.
Here is link to ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT
Description:
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE NO RUST
Miles: 159028 Doors: 4 doors
Transmission: Automatic Interior: Gray
Engine: 8 - Cyl. Year: 1985
Warranty: No VIN Number: WDBCA32C3FA119925
Title: Clear Exterior: Blue
Condition: Used
Options
Sunroof Leather Seats Cassette Player Anti-Lock Brakes Air Conditioning Cruise Control Power Locks Power Windows Power Seats
Vehicle Description
Beautiful 1985 380SE with everything except CD player (yes, even real leather instead of benz-tech). This was originally a California car and therefor has no rust on the body whatsoever. Most of the parts on the car and in the engine are new, I have all the service records, but the engine needs a new timing chain. Also there is slight damage to the rear passenger side bumper. The car is worth about $5000 (low-ball value for taxes is $4250)and as I have neither the time nor the patience to fix it, thus it is now listed here being sold as is for a starting bid of $600. Transportation of the vehicle is the purchasers own responsibility, although I will try my hardest to arrange something should I be asked.
Here is link to ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT
Description:
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE NO RUST
Miles: 159028 Doors: 4 doors
Transmission: Automatic Interior: Gray
Engine: 8 - Cyl. Year: 1985
Warranty: No VIN Number: WDBCA32C3FA119925
Title: Clear Exterior: Blue
Condition: Used
Options
Sunroof Leather Seats Cassette Player Anti-Lock Brakes Air Conditioning Cruise Control Power Locks Power Windows Power Seats
Vehicle Description
Beautiful 1985 380SE with everything except CD player (yes, even real leather instead of benz-tech). This was originally a California car and therefor has no rust on the body whatsoever. Most of the parts on the car and in the engine are new, I have all the service records, but the engine needs a new timing chain. Also there is slight damage to the rear passenger side bumper. The car is worth about $5000 (low-ball value for taxes is $4250)and as I have neither the time nor the patience to fix it, thus it is now listed here being sold as is for a starting bid of $600. Transportation of the vehicle is the purchasers own responsibility, although I will try my hardest to arrange something should I be asked.
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1986 560SEL, 97 BMW 740iL
To replace the timing chain would cost anywhere between $600 to $1000 depending on where you want to take it. Most people would replace the single chain to the double chain before that happened. But then you already knew it needed a timing chain, right? Good luck and too bad it isn't in drivable condition. Otherwise, it's a nice luxury sedan to drive on the highways.
