I know this video is a couple years old, but even in 2020 when everything crashed, this was an amazing buy and a super cool car. I'll check the rest of your channel to see if you ever made any more videos of it. The 2nd Mercedes I ever owned was a 1979 300D which I bought in the early '90s for $1500. I ended up driving that for about 3 years before giving it to a friend in need.
That engine sounds very healthy how that's amazing you scored of a lifetime it's beautiful and a classic I'm in awe I would buy a dozen of these for 90$
I’m so jealous. In Germany a car like this could cost up to 5000€ (~4400$) even when it is not running. If it would run and look like this it can be more that 10,000€. So what a great Price!
You can find them for pretty cheap here in the USA although this one was the cheapest I’ve been able to buy. Crazy they sell for that much in Germany. You’d think they have more of them still around than here.
@@bokosdieselgarage It's because in germany they know deep down that these are ultra reliable vehicles that cannot be produced anymore. New cars suck with all their electronic bullshit computers that die and force you to spend another 20 grand for another car every few years. Not good for the environment at all producing another whole car instead of replacing a bit of rubber or a bit of metal in repairs.
I haven’t tested the glow plugs yet but it starts pretty quick, especially for winter. Would be nice if that fixes the lights though! I’ll check it out. Happy New Year!
That engine sounded great , like you said Boris it may have sat for along while , I am not sure but that high idle I think is normal on the non turbo to help warm them up I think there is a valve or solenoid that closes to help with that , when you first started it did not idle high until you throttled it from under the hood , keep the videos coming Boris you stole that car the hubcaps are worth more than what you paid lol
Thanks, you might be right on that. I’ll have to drive it a bit more to find out. But it seems like the transmission doesn’t want to upshift past 2nd gear so I’ll have to do some work on it first. Might be a vacuum leak.
Do an update on this one Boris when you figure it all out , could very well be electrical with the trans looking at the aftermarket gage and other stuff added with push button start , the glow plugs clearly cycled with that kind of voltage drop but you had no light on the dash so there was obviously electrical issues to go to that length with push button start etc , Love the diesel and hot shot videos
Greetings from Chile friend, one question, with my father we are repairing a w126 300sd and we need the maintenance kit for the vacuum pump. Do you know where we can get it?
I've noticed a lot of 300D Diesels have been bad luck and not really come close to living up to those motors' reputations of bein gable to run forever and ever. I had a 300D Diesel over 20 years ago and had nothing but bad luck with a motor not getting rebuilt just right and the rings only holding up to 95, 000 miles while the bearing s themselves still had minimal wear. It seems to me like the '82-5 Turbodiesels are enjoying a higher survival rate.
Well maintenance is really important on these and valve adjustments often get overlooked. But I have heard that they’re really hard to rebuild and the piston rings can wear out. Hopefully you have better luck if you get another one.
@@bokosdieselgarage Thanks for your reply. I'm hitting the thumbs up on it. but I'm not certain I will unless maybe it's an '85 Turbodiesel. But even those are hard to find with over 200K miles on them and still starting right up everytime while still never having been re-built. If it's one with a motor that has been re-built then I don't want it. And that's for the reasons that have been stated here. A high original mileage one, one that has actually lived up to its reputation, is one of my dream cars to add to my car collection and maybe consider having it be an alternate to daily driver. I still can't understand why piston rings can wear out SO prematurely while the rest of the motor doesn't unless it was due to one of the common engineering mistakes when it was re-built last. However, it does prevent me from having too many regrets about choosing a 2004 Jaguar XJ8 to my collection. but now I'm thinking of selling it , too just to make sure no major problems occur with repairs exceeding the car's value, while owning it. That's very much like what happened with my 300D Diesel, the greatness and superb reliability and running everything working good as new were only due to be temporary, or too good to last.
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You really are living in the land of opportunities. 90$ .... For that car....wow
Gave me chills when it started...Awesome!!!
Awesome buy! Well done Boris.
Awesome video Boris, for $90 (plus copart fees) you can't go wrong :o
What a lucky find, even with the issues, it's definitely worth putting back in proper condition. That's relatively low miles too.
I know this video is a couple years old, but even in 2020 when everything crashed, this was an amazing buy and a super cool car. I'll check the rest of your channel to see if you ever made any more videos of it. The 2nd Mercedes I ever owned was a 1979 300D which I bought in the early '90s for $1500. I ended up driving that for about 3 years before giving it to a friend in need.
I like these cars. These videos are good watching!!! Be safe blessings
What a lucky awesome deal you got there! I'm envious.
That was great. I was so disappointed when it wouldn't start with the key. Then, you found the bypass starter switch.
Relative had a 85 British Green 300 TD loved that car!! would love to find one someday!
I wonder what could be more satisfying than running an engine after a long time
Great score! Sounds like a great 300
Good for you and good luck...
What a lovely W123, and a complete bargain 👍.
That engine sounds very healthy how that's amazing you scored of a lifetime it's beautiful and a classic I'm in awe I would buy a dozen of these for 90$
Yeah I don’t think I’ll find another one for that price.
I’m so jealous. In Germany a car like this could cost up to 5000€ (~4400$) even when it is not running. If it would run and look like this it can be more that 10,000€.
So what a great Price!
You can find them for pretty cheap here in the USA although this one was the cheapest I’ve been able to buy. Crazy they sell for that much in Germany. You’d think they have more of them still around than here.
MrPDO77 gerade die 300er. Traurig für uns....
@@bokosdieselgarage It's because in germany they know deep down that these are ultra reliable vehicles that cannot be produced anymore. New cars suck with all their electronic bullshit computers that die and force you to spend another 20 grand for another car every few years. Not good for the environment at all producing another whole car instead of replacing a bit of rubber or a bit of metal in repairs.
Very nice Boris! Wow! I got my W123 Cherry Pie for a little more than that and it needs a full restoration! But I love restoring them☺
I have a couple others that need a full restoration too, just got lucky with this one I think.
@@bokosdieselgarage that's good. Get them all!
Score! Nice video. Almost looks like you are in walla walla...
Wow,what a deal. 👍
$90 WOW, that is a deal of a life time, running or not !
Did the auction company call you to say, they made a huge error on the price of the car ? ;)
Think 1 or 2 glowplugs needs to be changed that's why light is on. Adjust the valves and will run much better.happy new year
I haven’t tested the glow plugs yet but it starts pretty quick, especially for winter. Would be nice if that fixes the lights though! I’ll check it out. Happy New Year!
She's a beaut, just needed to read the old owners 'manual'
Cool buy new subscriber here
Thanks for the support
The clock works!!
Yes, some people were born lucky, this sales for a fortune in my country
That engine sounded great , like you said Boris it may have sat for along while , I am not sure but that high idle I think is normal on the non turbo to help warm them up I think there is a valve or solenoid that closes to help with that , when you first started it did not idle high until you throttled it from under the hood , keep the videos coming Boris you stole that car the hubcaps are worth more than what you paid lol
Thanks, you might be right on that. I’ll have to drive it a bit more to find out. But it seems like the transmission doesn’t want to upshift past 2nd gear so I’ll have to do some work on it first. Might be a vacuum leak.
Do an update on this one Boris when you figure it all out , could very well be electrical with the trans looking at the aftermarket gage and other stuff added with push button start , the glow plugs clearly cycled with that kind of voltage drop but you had no light on the dash so there was obviously electrical issues to go to that length with push button start etc , Love the diesel and hot shot videos
Looks like a German Taxi 1980. the typical colour.
Yes, a lot of these were used as taxis all over the world.
Hi this looks like a bad earth to the dash panel good luck
Lucky... So lucky... In Europe you can pay for this over 10000€
Greetings from Chile friend, one question, with my father we are repairing a w126 300sd and we need the maintenance kit for the vacuum pump. Do you know where we can get it?
I believe Mercedes Source here in the US still sells the vacuum pump rebuild kits.
@@bokosdieselgarage Unfortunately, I did not look for them anymore, but neither the pumps nor the kits have them
I am going to get off my ass and go get these deals!!!
I would love to buy that car!?? What state are you in?
I’m in eastern WA.
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Awesome video. I would love for you to check out my w123 here in WA!
Great buy..
I've noticed a lot of 300D Diesels have been bad luck and not really come close to living up to those motors' reputations of bein gable to run forever and ever. I had a 300D Diesel over 20 years ago and had nothing but bad luck with a motor not getting rebuilt just right and the rings only holding up to 95, 000 miles while the bearing s themselves still had minimal wear. It seems to me like the '82-5 Turbodiesels are enjoying a higher survival rate.
Well maintenance is really important on these and valve adjustments often get overlooked. But I have heard that they’re really hard to rebuild and the piston rings can wear out. Hopefully you have better luck if you get another one.
@@bokosdieselgarage Thanks for your reply. I'm hitting the thumbs up on it. but I'm not certain I will unless maybe it's an '85 Turbodiesel. But even those are hard to find with over 200K miles on them and still starting right up everytime while still never having been re-built. If it's one with a motor that has been re-built then I don't want it. And that's for the reasons that have been stated here. A high original mileage one, one that has actually lived up to its reputation, is one of my dream cars to add to my car collection and maybe consider having it be an alternate to daily driver. I still can't understand why piston rings can wear out SO prematurely while the rest of the motor doesn't unless it was due to one of the common engineering mistakes when it was re-built last. However, it does prevent me from having too many regrets about choosing a 2004 Jaguar XJ8 to my collection. but now I'm thinking of selling it , too just to make sure no major problems occur with repairs exceeding the car's value, while owning it. That's very much like what happened with my 300D Diesel, the greatness and superb reliability and running everything working good as new were only due to be temporary, or too good to last.
We need to hang out sometime!
That would be cool! Where are you located? I’m in eastern WA.
@@bokosdieselgarage I am currently overseas but coming back to western WA this April or so.
Ok, let me know when you’re back in the US.
Do you need a dealer's license to buy at their auction?
Usually you do for clear titled vehicles but not for salvage. Each State is different though.
90 dollars? 90 dollars? 90 dollars??????? wow!!!!
Dude pretty nice car $90 bucks cool beans.
77bhp when brand new.
Speedo goes to 80mph 😂
Speedo goes to 80, car doesn't:) But it does run on kerosene/ used vegetable oil mix or at least mine does!
How much was the auction fees?
It ended up being $253 total including 3 extra days of storage.
@@bokosdieselgarage nice 👍
500 CAH.
Looks more like a 240D
Yeah those hubcaps are usually on the 240D’s.
What state?
This was in Utah.
Beat me by 10$ I bought mine at 100$
$90 f##king dollars... Are you kidding me.
Wtf 90 dollars? I'm living in the wrong country
Good video, But you need to talk up and loosen up with your presentation.👍
Sell it to me 🤷♂️
You must be related to Alex as both of you speak and intone words the same way......monotone.
How can i contact u ?