# 1984 Mercedes G300D, G-wagen, Diesel.
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888
**Category:** Classifieds
**Created:** [April 5, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888 "2011-04-05T11:10:33Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/1 "2011-04-05T11:10:33Z")
For sale: 1984 Mercedes 300GDT Short wheel base
Restored in Excellent Condition
**History:**
This G Wagen left the factory in Graz, Austria late 1983 and was imported and federalized by Europa International, based out of Sante Fe, New Mexico. If you are not familiar, Europa was first to legally import and federalize the G Wagen to meet US DOT/EPA/NHTSA requirements.
During the federalization process the glass was replaced, seatbelts changed, headlamps and lights changed, emission devices added as well as many other items that had to be converted or replaced to meet US standards. From what I’ve been told the landed cost of this G Wagen in the 80’s was around $80,000 USD. I have the DOT Bond Release paperwork stating that this vehicle meets or surpasses US safety and emissions requirements.
The way the truck sits with the options it has it is probably 1/100 in the United States. Chances of you seeing another like it are almost 0.
**Noteworthy features:**
-OM617.95 Turbo Diesel engine (Same as found in mercedes diesel sedans of the era)
-4 Speed automatic
-Locking front and rear differentials
-4x4
-3.5" suspension lift
-35" tires
-Recaro seats
-Frame sliders
-Aftermarket head unit and speakers
-Rhino lining on the lower door skins and underbody
Various parts have been gone through and replaced such as:
- Brand new window crank handle
- New water pump, new thermostat
- New Bosch starter
- Brand new re cored radiator
- Door seals, various interior parts
-etc
**Drivetrain information:**
- 722.3 4 speed automatic transmission
- All three drive shafts replaced
- 6.17:1 axle ratio gears installed by Europa International (\*Very, VERY rare)
- New CVs and front axle bearings/seals
- 3.5" spring lift with long travel aluminum body shocks (custom built to specification by Gelandekraft)
- Longer DOT stainless steel brake lines
- 2:1 Reduction VG080 transfer case
**Conclusion / Misc information:**
As far as issues with the truck, the engine sweats a bit of oil. This is common on all 617 turbo diesel engines and is NOT a major issue by any means. It is normal. The rear transfer case seal also is sweating a little bit of transmission fluid, but not even enough to show a decrease in fluid levels in the reservoir.
**Title/Legal Information:**
I hold this title clean and clear under my name. It is a NY state title. It should also be said that I also have a copy of the original DOT Bond Release form issued by the NHTSA which shows and renders this vehicle is 100% legal for road use in the United States. I also have a large assortment of service records, invoices, receipts as well as the original Owner’s Manuals in both German and English.
**Price is OBO, and I am open to interesting trades. $24,000**
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### Author:  [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/2 "2011-04-05T11:24:11Z")
I don’t need it, but want it in the worst way.
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### Author:  [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/3 "2011-04-05T11:25:01Z")
so baller.
i wish these things didnt hold thier value so well…hah.
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### Author:  [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/4 "2011-04-05T11:25:57Z")
It is so fucking clean.
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### Author:  [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/5 "2011-04-05T11:28:11Z")
> [@bracketracer](#):
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> I don’t need it, but want it in the worst way.
Buy me 🙂
> [@XwalkerX](#):
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> so baller.
>
> i wish these things didnt hold thier value so well…hah.
Some do and some don’t. There is a 4 door one for sale with a 5.0 mustang motor for sale somewhere on cl for 13k. Mine is just uber restored to like the next dimension. I honestly don’t expect to get what I ask for and infact I am VERY open to trades.
> [@cougarspeed](#):
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> It is so fucking clean.
Very! That’s why I pulled the trigger on it.
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### Author:  [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/6 "2011-04-05T11:29:58Z")
Selling already? Damn. Drive to Blown Euros w/ For Sale Sign -\> Profit?
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### Author:  [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/7 "2011-04-05T11:31:01Z")
geez, already?
glws
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### Author:  [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/8 "2011-04-05T11:32:20Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#):
>
> Selling already? Damn. Drive to Blown Euros w/ For Sale Sign -\> Profit?
Well, It’s hard to have love for something that broke down and left me stranded in Pittsburgh for 6 hours. If you notice there is a stick shift in the pictures you are seeing and now I have an Automatic listed. I expect this to be a very slow and painful sale so I figured I’d get the listing the truck part out of the way and get onto the waiting months part.
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### Author:  [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/9 "2011-04-05T11:39:49Z")
Cool truck…and you won’t hear me say that too often…
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### Author:  [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/10 "2011-04-05T12:06:34Z")
Ok, so what happened to the manual tranny?
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### Author:  [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/11 "2011-04-05T12:12:19Z")
:word: What’s the story?
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### Author:  [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/12 "2011-04-05T12:47:28Z")
On my way home the newly rebuilt transmission popped out of gear and refused to go back into gear. After a thorough series of tests I deduced that the shifter fork in the internal part of the transmission popped loose or broke. As a result I swapped an auto into the truck because the manual sucks ass and is sloppy to drive with and is more expensive to maintain and fix.
I still have the manual case and all assorted pieces needed to reinstall it if the brave previous owner wants to play with a $6500 transmission that parts are near imposible to find. The current automatic I have installled is one of the beefier w4a40 models which are a dime a dozen and will be a reliable performer.
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### Author:  [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/13 "2011-04-05T17:46:08Z")
breaking a shift fork sucks, especially at an intersection, especially at night, especially on new years eve… ask me how i know lol
im assuming u werent hauling ass as im guessing these things don’t go very fast to begin with it seems lol. everyone always assumed u have to rape through gears for things to break. sucks that happened , GL! truck is super baller
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### Author:  [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2011, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/14 "2011-04-05T17:57:42Z")
I was actually just cruising along at 75mph. No grinds, no explosions. Everything is still inside the case. I assume whoever did the rebuild forgot to torque something down or put a c-clip in which caused it’s demise.
This thing moves pretty good for its size its faster than a jeep wrangler with comparable tires. Torque baby!
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### Author:  [@scikoxB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/scikoxB)
#### Post date: [April 6, 2011, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/15 "2011-04-06T07:22:52Z")
never mind - i was just going to post a pic to convey my feelings but this benz is most awesome. period.
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### Author:  [@boosteds13sleeper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boosteds13sleeper)
#### Post date: [April 6, 2011, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/16 "2011-04-06T08:03:36Z")
amazing piece of eurotrash.i asked sobo if i cought eat off the floor in it cuz its STUPID clean like mercedes musemum quality. glws homeboiiii.
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### Author:  [@1sik\_bmw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1sik_bmw)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2011, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/17 "2011-04-10T09:33:13Z")
omg thats beautiful! GLWS
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### Author:  [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)
#### Post date: [April 10, 2011, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/18 "2011-04-10T10:38:44Z")
Monster truck Jr. Looks clean and stout. GLWS
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### Author:  [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)
#### Post date: [June 6, 2011, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/19 "2011-06-06T10:53:06Z")
that thing is ridiculous GLWS awesome truck
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### Author:  [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)
#### Post date: [June 17, 2011, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1984-mercedes-g300d-g-wagen-diesel/210888/20 "2011-06-17T15:12:34Z")
Would let go for around $18,000.
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