I believe Mercedes would say that there shouldn't be any keys dangling off the
ignition key, only a fob.
James Jetton
1987 300 SDL 144k
1996 F-250 Powerstroke 177k
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Oh yea, I forgot to mention that you will spend lots of money keeping
it going. I just replaced the close assist vacuum pump last week.
Found a new one on eBay for ~$300. Three weeks before that I replaced
the Alda. Before that, the blower motor regulator. Sure it hurts the
wallet on a regular basis, but you soon forget that the next time you
go for a drive.
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 8/23/06, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I can't comment on the gas versions, but my experience has been that
> nothing compares to the W140. It's a way nice ride.
>
> -Dave Walton
> 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
>
> On 8/23/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I found a 1992 300SE at my local indy's. He works on all sorts of
> > European cars, but he specializes in Mercedes. Everyone in and around
> > Wichita (and maybe further) go to him for great Mercedes work. He also
> > has a small lot at the shop where he sells a few benzes and also some
> > exotic cars like Ferraris. He has a 1992 300SE with 126K. It was one
> > of his customer's cars and he has a file from the when the car was new
> > for service (maintenance work) then after the warranty work at the
> > dealer all the work was done at his shop. I have not had a chance to
> > scour the records, but it looks like the previous owner really took care
> > of it. I am wondering if anyone has advice regarding:
> >
> >
> >
> > 1. Evaluating the condition of a 140
> > 2. Common problems with a 140 to check if they have been repaired
> > already.
> > 3. Other suggestions about the 140 Chassis.
> > 4. Information about the engine - is that the 104 3.2 engine?
> > 5. Fuel Mileage
> >
> >
> >
> > According to the EPA website, my 1990 300SEL gets better mileage than
> > this one. That seems hard to believe, given how large the LWB 126
> > chassis is. According to the website the 140 chassis is 15/19 and my car
> > is 16/19. I had assumed that the 3.2 was more efficient and since the
> > car was lighter that the 140 would get 22-23 on the highway. What are
> > the experiences of other 140 owners?
> >
> >
> >
> > Donald H. Snook
> >
> > 1990 300SEL 129K
> >
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