Mercedes 200 Series 280e cars for sale

1978 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series 280E 1978 Mercedes 280E W123 M110 Gas 2.8L DOHC Bosch Fuel Injection

$2,750

Fullerton, California

This listing is for a 1978 Mercedes 280E sedan. A pretty uncommon car, as the vast majority of sedans were obviously diesels. It has the M110 2.8L DOHC I-6 engine with Bosch fuel injection. It runs great. Strong, smooth acceleration and smooth shifts. Cold-start circuit doesn't work so good--it has a rough idle until it warms up. But once it warms up it runs beautifully. Passes California emissions. Many new parts, see below for a list. The bodywork is in great shape; there is no rust any where on the car. It's been a local so-cal car since new--I have some notes on the car's history that I can relay to the new owner. Paint is in great shape, no cracks or major dings. There was paint repair to the lower right rear quarter panel at some point but the bodywork inside the trunk shows no signs of body filler--a previous owner rubbed the wheel arch against a post. The odometer quit running last year around 165k miles. It is not my primary driver so I believe it has around 175k or so on it now. It doesn't burn or leak oil; stays clean between changes. In fact it doesn't leak anything at all--a welcome surprise from a W123. Also of particular note: The vacuum power door locks work, including the trunk lock. Clock works (as always) and the sound system is modern, with Bluetooth and aux inputs with remote. Suspension is in excellent condition; all shocks are new. New brake pads all around. Rides beautifully, especially on the freeway--though the steering gear is worn and it has some play. Just the same it tracks great on the highway. The gas engine makes this car much much nicer for commuting than the diesel, as it will cruise at 70mph in LA traffic with power to spare, and much quieter than the diesel at any speed. The climate control and heat work fine--though the A/C does not blow cold. The A/C system actually is holding a charge, but I can't get the compressor to come on. The compressor clutch may be bad? The interior is in fair condition. The driver's seat has support but the MBTex is worn and beginning to crack. It has cracked and torn on the front passenger seat, and the stuffing/horse hair has failed on that side as well. The rear seatback horsehair is also collapsed, though the lower seat cushion seems to be OK. Carpet is decent except for driver's floor mat. All door panels OK. The map pocket on driver's door is cracked. Headliner OK. Rear parcel shelf carpet is new. Trunk is in excellent condition with the original rubber mat, spare and jack. No tool kit. New Parts within 1500 miles:AlternatorFuel Injectors (6)Air Injection PumpBeltsRadiator HosesFuel PumpFuel FilterAir Filter/Oil Filter/Oil (serviced)Driver Side Front Window RegulatorRadio & SpeakersTransmission MountCatalyst & MufflersShocks (4)AlignmentAll New Vacuum Lines UnderhoodStabilizer Bar Links (Rear)Center Driveshaft Carrier Support & BearingSteering Drag Link/Center LinkDistributor Cap/Rotor/Wires/PlugsDriver Door StrikerWhat it needs:Rear window regulators are broken (but windows run a little)Front passenger window regulator is failing--works intermittentlySunroof inoperativeA/C inoperative (climate control/heat work OK)Driver door check strap is brokenI am happy to schedule test drives; send me a note and I will forward you a phone number. I'm also happy to work with a shipper if you live out of state. Thanks for looking!

Trim 280E