[{"id": 16234958, "authorName": "jdcoving", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdcoving/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine replacement. Why? How many miles on replacement? As much history on this situation the better.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732809626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16234968, "authorName": "Fantod13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fantod13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Silly question that the cognoscenti likely know from the text: this is a NON-turbo five cylinder diesel, so ~77HP? Or is it the 123HP turbo? Handsome car either way - GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732809758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16234974, "authorName": "roverchef", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverchef/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fantod13\r\nLooks to be non-turbo going by the pics.\r\n\r\nSuper clean MB wagon turbo or not!\r\nGLWTA!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732809861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16234976, "authorName": "roverchef", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roverchef/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by roverchef", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732809872, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16234997, "authorName": "Stuts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cantos-3- The air intake directly from the grill area shows this is a non turbo. Seller- Does the vacuum system all work?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732810186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235001, "authorName": "AG23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ag23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732810203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235014, "authorName": "frankhkii", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankhkii/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by frankhkii", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732810390, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16235043, "authorName": "Timbz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This 80 300TD is N/A non turbo, you would see the turbo diesel on trunk lid, still a fun wagon !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732810853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235046, "authorName": "Timbz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Third row seat option? I see the seat belts, just curious or if you have photos ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732810999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235062, "authorName": "masterqi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masterqi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t think I would assume anything from the existence (or not) of a badge which can be removed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732811086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235245, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The title DOES show the full WDB prefix. Originally CA didn't and I spent considerable time with the DMV correcting this. I sent this to BaT and they didn't correct the description.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732813053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235263, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It does have the third row seats", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732813214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235301, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is the old invoice from the engine replacement from the dealership. March 1998 @ 116K miles This was The description was \"no start - towed into dealership.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732813635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235313, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Per the description - vacuum system works but the rear gate lock only works manually with the key.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732813736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235430, "authorName": "RJRambler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjrambler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "doe this have a turbo\u2026.simple question?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732815319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235471, "authorName": "cpidge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpidge/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by cpidge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732815909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16235546, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Per the listing - it does NOT have a Turbo. As I understand it, the Turbo was not available in the US until model year 1981.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732816821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235732, "authorName": "JeffroB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffrob/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by JeffroB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732819093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16235786, "authorName": "craigmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craigmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful wagon. Low miles! I have the same car/color except \u201882 turbo - does anyone know the origin of the brown pin stripping that I see often on the ivory wagons? Were they all imported with the stripping, or was that a US dealer add-on? Looks like a daily to me\u2026.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732819911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235820, "authorName": "broodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broodie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine was replaced at 116K, mileage shown 139K, can we assume this engine has 23K on it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732820233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16235843, "authorName": "broodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broodie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Engine replaced at 116K, mileage shown 139K, can we assume 23K on this engine?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732820622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16236443, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The mention of the VIN on the title has been removed from the listing. Apologies for the confusion.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732829839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16236490, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, 23K miles on the engine since the engine was replaced.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732830594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16236680, "authorName": "joshmoon2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joshmoon2/", "bidAmount": 2777, "content": "$2,777 bid placed by joshmoon2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732833955, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16237300, "authorName": "CoronadoSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coronadosun/", "bidAmount": 2877, "content": "$2,877 bid placed by CoronadoSun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732844379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16237337, "authorName": "CoronadoSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coronadosun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Three questions please: 1) Despite the inoperable A/C, can air flow still be switched between the modes of defrost, dash, or floor vents? 2) Does the cruise control work? 3) Are there any oil leaks? Thank you for the information.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732845103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16237427, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The AC system does change vents with the selections on the controller, just no compressor actuation. Heater does work. I haven\u2019t used the cruise control so I can\u2019t attest to it. I\u2019m out of town for a week otherwise I\u2019d try it. I do leave cardboard under the car when parked in my garage. I do see a few drops of motor oil but literally a few when parked.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732846233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16237500, "authorName": "ChaMilla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chamilla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love that you have lots to proof of the cars mechanical history. It looks like the latest receipt for work completed is from Aug. 2004. That is quite a stretch between then and now. I would love to see some kind of info from the last twenty years. Can you tell us if you had any work completed in the 8000 miles you drove the car? Thanks and GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732847455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16238301, "authorName": "Outrage200", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outrage200/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pinstripe is a dealer add on, not factory.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732886765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16239787, "authorName": "JeffroB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffrob/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by JeffroB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732901702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16242775, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With regards to service records; there are regular service invoices from the same family up to the point in which the second owner purchased the car in 2014. That invoice is shown in the bottom right of the large photo of invoices. In the 8K miles I have driven the car in the past 10 years, I have done regular oil changes myself once a year regardless of mileage. The last service done by a mechanic was last year to resolve some vacuum issues, replace the hood pad, and do a basic oil service.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732911493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16245102, "authorName": "Murphyscu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murphyscu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you know if the self-leveling suspension (SLS) has been serviced?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732917819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16245166, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can tell you the suspension works great but I haven't personally had it serviced during my ownership.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732918047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16246437, "authorName": "joshmoon2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joshmoon2/", "bidAmount": 3777, "content": "$3,777 bid placed by joshmoon2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732928125, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16246859, "authorName": "CoronadoSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coronadosun/", "bidAmount": 3877, "content": "$3,877 bid placed by CoronadoSun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732933674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16248060, "authorName": "joshmoon2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joshmoon2/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by joshmoon2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732978481, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16248154, "authorName": "CoronadoSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coronadosun/", "bidAmount": 7887, "content": "$7,887 bid placed by CoronadoSun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732979432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16251728, "authorName": "howeallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/howeallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a reason why the AC system hasn\u2019t been fixed? Were you told it could be? Will the refrigerant type need to be changed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733000098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16252278, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@howeallen; All I can say about the AC system; it worked when I had purchased the car from the collector but in the 10 years that I drove it, I would turn it on to run the compressor a couple times a year. I didn't realize the compressor wasn't working until I started to make moves to sell it. My classic MB mechanic takes months to get an appointment, wasn't something I wanted to deal with. Sticker shows R12 for refrigerant so no signs of any conversion.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733002753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16252350, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Everyone! I am home until late Monday 12/2 and then back on the road for work. If anyone wants any additional photos or videos with the car please let me know and I will make it happen.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733003018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16252465, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CoronadoSun: I took the car out and attempted to use the cruise control. If I put the up / set option on the stalk it does accelerate the car however if I let go of the stalk the speed drops down. It does appear that it doesn't work and may be known issue with the amp on this system having the capacitors which need to be replaced. https://www.cruisecontrolrepair.com/products-services/rebuilding-service-mercedes-cruise-control-amplifiers-test1", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733003558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16252727, "authorName": "CoronadoSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coronadosun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for checking the cruise control. Your assessment sounds correct. The shop recently repaired the cruise on my 1982 300TD. They rebuilt the amp and replaced the speedometer cable and controller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733007021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16254832, "authorName": "tdishman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdishman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JabroniCA: Looks fantastic! Do you have any images of the carpeting under the floor mats?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733070426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16255230, "authorName": "JeffroB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffrob/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by JeffroB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733074576, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16258322, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tdishman here are the photos", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733089100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16259284, "authorName": "CoronadoSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coronadosun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The disbonded paint noted in photo #29 seems to be related an old repair. Have you noted any other areas of paintwork? Thank you for the information.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733107063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16259286, "authorName": "CoronadoSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coronadosun/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by CoronadoSun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733107101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16259463, "authorName": "JabroniCA (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jabronica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CoronadoSun, Nothing else has stood out beyond that spot on the driver door. None of my records show any body work overall the paint color and pin striping looks even to my eye.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1733111920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16283911, "authorName": "meyer8166", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/meyer8166/", "bidAmount": 8750, "content": "$8,750 bid placed by meyer8166", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1733361177, "type": "bat-bid"}]