1978 Mercedes-benz 240d Factory Two-tone Interior on 2040-cars
Montross, Virginia, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.4 liter In-line Four-cylinder SOHC Diesel
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 200-Series
Trim: 240D
Options: Cassette Player
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 149,175
Exterior Color: Tan
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Doors: 4
Number of Cylinders: 4
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This ad is for a 1978 Mercedes 240D diesel automatic. The car is freshly repainted in the factory color of Colorado Beige. Just last year, the body was completely redone, with new floor on the passenger side, and repaired rocker panels (both of which were repaired with actual metal). The paint is excellent, and is quite smooth. The interior is two-tone with Palomino seats and Tobacco door panels, an unusual but factory combination. The car is quite complete and original for its age. Though it's a bit of a cliche, these Mercedes diesel engines have an incredible reputation for durability, and so this car could be considered young at just under 150K miles. I have owned the car since 2006, and have replaced a lot of parts.
Since I've owned the car, the following have been replaced:
-New glow plugs
-New valve cover gasket
-New engine mounts (2)
-New transmission mount
-New front control arms and bushings
-New front right outer wheel bearing
-New front sway bar bushings
-New rear sway bar links
-New Sachs shock absorbers (4)
-New alternator belt
-New shifter bushings
-Completely new brake fluid
And in approximately the last year, the following have been replaced:
-New starter
-New Napa Legend battery
-New Glow plug on the #4 cylinder
-New inner and outer Timkin wheel bearings
-New window sweep for driver's side front door
-New trunk seal
The car does have a few issues that should be sorted out.
The air conditioning is not currently working. To save on fuel, I removed the belt from the compressor.
The speedometer reads a bit fast. In cold temperatures, the speedometer can make a whirring noise. I believe that either the speedometer needs to be rebuilt, or it could be as simple as a worn cable.
The cruise control nor the power locks work, which I think is due to leaks in the vacuum system.
The injectors "nail" when the car is cold. The performance and economy could be improved with a new set.
The fuel gauge doesn't read below about a third of a tank.
The driver's side seat needs to be redone as the upper and lower covers have holes in them, and the lower spring needs to be replaced as the seat cushion leans to one side. It also needs to be refilled with stuffing. The passenger side seat is in quite reasonable condition, but it also need to be restuffed, as the seat back has come unstiched at the bottom.
The transmission slips a little, but only when shifting. Once each gear is engaged, there is no slipping.
The radio has trouble picking up radio stations. I think it may need a new antenna.
The blower motor works almost every time, but sometimes won't turn on. I think there is a "flat spot" on the motor.
Rear window defroster doesn't work.
There is a fault with the glow plug circuit - it is currently hot wired and has been ever since I got the car, and the car starts fine.
However, the car is very drivable as-is.
All of the exterior lights work.
The clock keeps perfect time, and the temperature gauge works fine.
The car has excellent heat.
The radio plays tapes great. The radio also has a auxiliary input, which can play a CD transport or an iPod.
The body is in excellent shape.
Overall, this car is a rather decent daily driver in a delightful color. There is no reason that this car couldn't be driven home.
Mercedes-Benz 200-Series for Sale
Mercedes benz, 200 series, classic(US $6,900.00)
1973 mercedes benz 280 sel 4.5 california automobile every option!! sunroof a/c
Low miles rebuilt engine(US $25,500.00)
1979 mercedes 240d
Mercedes benz 280 se low miles rare colors showroom clean garaged new paint 4.5(US $14,900.00)
1976 mercedes benz 240d all original air conditioning drives great!!!(US $2,600.00)
Auto Services in Virginia
Winkler Automotive Service Center ★★★★★
Williamsons Body Shop & Wrecker Service ★★★★★
Wells Auto Sales ★★★★★
Variety Motors ★★★★★
Valley Collision Repair Inc ★★★★★
Tidewater Import Auto Repair LLC ★★★★★
Auto blog
BMW expects China to pass US as its top market in 2013
Thu, 11 Jul 2013When you combine two billion citizens, 100 cities with more than a million inhabitants and an economy that's as unrestrained as Jim Cramer on an Adderall binge, China's explosive auto industry growth shouldn't be a huge surprise. Audi already lists the communist country as its largest market, while Mercedes-Benz is expecting it to be there in the next few years. Now, according to a report from Automotive News, BMW is expecting the People's Republic to overtake the United States in sales by the end of 2013.
We already discovered the extent that BMW is going to in establishing a dedicated Chinese stronghold, when we explored BMW's Shanghai-based DesignWorks studio ahead of April's Shanghai Motor Show. And while we argued that DesignWorks Shanghai hasn't really borne fruit, it isn't due to a lack of sales.
BMW China has seen a 16-percent jump in year-over-year sales, lead by a 28-percent gain in 5 Series sales. Part of BMW's growth strategy comes from an ever-expanding dealership network. Remember those 100 cities we mentioned with over one million people? According to Karsten Engel, CEO of BMW's Chinese operations, those 100-million-plus city dwellers don't have access to a premium dealership.
UK workers strand car on island of asphalt to keep working
Wed, 06 Feb 2013Generally speaking, when you illegally park your car, you're likely to get ticketed and towed, but there is probably at least one motorist in Scotland who wishes that was the case. After workers had blocked off a portion of the parking lot for the Edinburgh Waverley railway station, the driver of this Mercedes-Benz S-Class reportedly moved some of the barriers to park in one of the empty spots.
Rather than having the vehicle towed, the work crew simply tore up the asphalt around the leaving just the one parking spot intact, and as you can see in the image above (posted to the Twitter account of Harold Norstad), the crew even built a small asphalt ramp so the car could get off its blacktop pedestal. Since this happened last week, there's no word as to whether the car was eventually moved or towed for the resurfacing work to continue.
Let this be a warning...
The Mansory Speranza proves that money can buy taste and good sense...
Tue, 05 Mar 2013...Just kidding.
No one in their right mind has ever accused German tuners Mansory of being subtle. So, when our Geneva team wandered across the Mansory Speranza - A Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen that has been denuded of its roof and spackled inside with quilted leather and red carbon fiber - they didn't ask a lot of existential questions. Why does the Speranza exist? Because Germans are weird sometimes, that's why.
Forget for a moment that you'll have to pay Mansory hundreds of thousands of euros (we're guessing, no pricing information has been revealed) for the privilege of converting your G-Class into something that looks like a Suzuki Samurai, and prepare to be impressed by the details. The tuning house has increased the output of the Mercedes V8 to a healthy 700 horsepower and 668 pound-feet of torque. The wheels are 24-inches, and wear almost unbelievable 305-section ultra-high performance Vresdestein tires. Carbon fiber can be found nearly everywhere one looks, including making up the housing for the spare tire. Oh, and there are leather pillows for the backseats... no word on whether they're standard or optional, but we're looking in to it.