Yeah, wow, I'll second that. Don't suppose she's single, eh? ;-) Seriously though, the 'low power' issue is probably either an ALDA adjustment, or a plugged line between the intake and ALDA. When running properly, this is not a slow car. A full buyer's guide to this model is here:
http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/articles/124.1x3_buying_tips.txt :-) -Dave M. > ------------------------------ > Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 11:52:08 -0600 > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series > > WOW, thats some daughter you got there. > > Woodlandtaylors wrote: > > > Don, > > > > Thanks, the 1987 Wagon that was on Craiglist in Portland Oregon for $1895 > > the other day is available again. The purchaser reports he changed the glow > > plugs and it starts instantly now. He purchased it for his girlfriend to use > > for her real estate business but she does not like it. Hates diesel and says > > it does not accelerate satisfactory for her and would rather have a MLxxx. > > > > He asked for his money back, which the original owner said no way a deals a > > deal - but did give him a list of people that had contacted him. I was first > > on the list; my daughter who drives a 300CD would like to get the wagon so > > I'm going to look at it this morning. I'm a little 'gun shy' after what has > > transpired but it is worth the time to look. Its needs some work but the > > daughter wants to tackle it, she changes the oil in the 300CD herself and > > replaced the turbo - I figure if she can do that she can tackle anything. > > > > If it does not suit her perhaps someone on the list may be interested. > > > > Sorry for the saga, > > > > Dennis T
