I had a hard time keeping my 350SDL "reined in" to under 80 on the
freeway/interstate. Nearest I can describe the drive and ride is to
compare it to flying a new Cessna 177RG on a cool, clear day - a quiet hum
and very smooth ride with just a very slight pressure left or right on the
wheel to go exactly where I wanted it. 'An absolute pleasure to drive. I'd
better /hush, though, y'all'll be snappin' 'em up, and I won't get a chance
at one. ;<)
Wilton
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From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] THIS MERCEDES BENZ IS IN INCREDIBLE ORIGINAL
CONDITIONThroughout!
After driving the 350SDL for a few days I can understand Wilton's
affection for these cars. While I will say that it's not as plush or
comfortable as my W140s or W220, it drives almost the same as a vergasser.
The OM603 is amazingly smooth, powerful and quiet compared to the OM617,
which is the only MB diesel I have had direct experience with up to now.
I find it interesting that it seems like it wants to go fast, with me
thinking I'm at speed only to realize I'm well over it!
I do get some vibration in the cabin at idle, but a new set of motor
mounts is in and waiting for me at the dealer. I'll put them on this
weekend and see if that helps. Otherwise, apart from the smell and minor
noise at cold startup, it's tough to tell this is a diesel.
It definitely seems heavier than the later cars, but I'm not sure if this
is due to steering geometry or what.
I've got nearly 400 miles on this tank of fuel and I still have over a 1/4
tank left, too.
Dan
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On Feb 23, 2016, at 1:11 PM, WILTON via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:
Yep, I thought that, too, but I'm slowly about to "get past" 240D's.
'Doing fairly well with '87 300D at 145 kmi (no dings, no rust - just
needs a proper "Marthaing") right now.
'Would really like to have a properly re-engined, low miles, rust-free
'90 or '91 350SDL. 'Shoulda bought that one from Angelo Giaimo's friend
in St. Pete, FL, coupla years ago. As Dan is finding, that is one
fine-driving good-riding car - mighty hard to beat.
Wilton
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Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 12:51 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] THIS MERCEDES BENZ IS IN INCREDIBLE ORIGINAL CONDITION
Throughout!
Maybe Wilton needs to replace his wrecked 240D?
Mitch.
On February 23, 2016 at 6:59 AM archer75--- via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
It's always been garaged or parked under a carport and has no sun
damage.
Windows, A/C, heat, etc. are all manual. No sunroof. I bought it from
a
German prof who bought it new in Germany.
I'm going to sell it as soon as I figure out what these cars in very
good
condition are actually selling for.
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