Vehicle Description
This Mercedes 240D is stored at our Aiken, SC location. The
inventory shown is 100% owned, maintained, and driven by us here at
Car Cave USA. FOR more pictures, information, financing, and to
view our unique selection please visit www.carcaveusa.com This
beautiful Medium Blue Mercedes W123 240D was sold new back in 1982.
The predecessor of the E Class, this 4 door is known for being
solid and extremely versatile. This Saloon is a pure example of
what life was in the 80's to have a simple reliable driver. Shown
here in the highly sought after Euro spec. The Mercedes W123 is one
of the best vehicles to own for its time and still holds a strong
following when it comes to value for enthusiasts. Do not let the
current mileage of 178K fool you, as this old noisy gal is just
stretching her legs. These cars were built to be driven with the
idea simplicity is a prerequisite for reliability. The simple
naturally aspirated power plant is proven capable of a million
miles with routine maintenance. The OM616 has been a favorite of
veggie oil conversions due to the mechanical design and fuel
efficiency. The fuel tank capacity of 17.2 gallons will give you an
average 25 MPG around town and up to 33 MPG on the open road.
Imagine doing a veggie oil conversion and smelling like fresh
french fries while rolling in style down the road! You might not be
the fastest car on the road, but you will have the best smelling
tail pipe. A true pleasure to drive as you glide through the gears
of this 4 speed manual. One of the last basic, no-frills
high-volume Mercedes ever built. The lack of power options, manual
transmission, and naturally aspirated diesel eliminated many of the
typical failure points compared to other cars of the era. This car
was built to stand the test of time and a long life down the road.A
W123 has so much more to offer with a reasonable price point. The
240D is easy to maintain with parts that are inexpensive and easily
sourced compared to some of the European counterparts. This sedan
is operated with a four-wheel independent suspension that is
provides for a smooth yet agile handling. The reputation of the
W123 is utterly bomb proof. With a curb weight of 3053lbs you will
feel solid and safe driving the distance with up to 5 passengers.
The engineers over in Deutschland built one heck of a machine which
caused Mercedes to build over 2.6 million W123s. Even with that
many of them sold, finding a clean example is getting harder and
harder. These cars known drivability kept them in their proper
place. On the road racking up miles hence the vast majority have
seen many highways, back roads, and autobahns. The next owner of
this 240D will have a pleasurable driving machine for many years to
come. The model we are presenting for sale has very few options and
sometimes less really is more. Inside you get manual windows, a
manual sunroof, manual locks, manual seats, and well you get the
idea. Factory wheels are equipped with a proper set of 195/70R
Michelin tires. The interior shows the factory original Sienna MB -
Tex vinyl (black) seats along with matching dashboard and door
panels. The dash is presented with a larger instrument panel,
central round ventilation outlets, heat/air control panel and a
simple single row of control switches in the center. Recent
maintenance includes injectors, glow plugs, and glow plug relay.
The undercarriage presents extremely well for the age with
ownership history and the majority early age of miles completed in
California. Engine Type - OM616 2.4L- Liter inline four Fuel -
DieselFull System - Injection Pump BoschEngine size 146.4
cu-inNumber of Valves - 8Compression Ratio - 21.0Maximum Power
Output - 71HP @ 4400 rpmMaximum torque - 101 lb-ft @2400
rpmDrivetrain - RWDTransmission - 4 speed Manual Seats - 5
