I have seen that 240D and am lusting after it. Was on CL for a month
and he parks it around town with the sign. It is in very good
condition, but I have not given it a test drive to truly know what
may need work. Did crawl under and it is nice.
clay
On May 31, 2007, at 1:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
<<It could be argued that people who buy Diesel Mercs tend to look
after
them better than those who buy the petrol versions. Of course
there are
exceptions to this but in general that is how it tends to be.>>
You would lose that argument, I think. I visit my dealer about once
a week
for a coffee (today is the day) and a stroll through the place. I
know several
techs quite well and have an opportunity to see what's in for
service and have
seen some diesels whose condition, cosmetically and mechanically is
appalling.
The techs say that many of their diesel customers are convinced
that MBs and
diesels in particular will last forever simply with semi-regular oil
changes. And we all know that is a fallacy.
Just up the street from me what looks like about an '80 300D which
has been
parked there for a few days. Sunroof half open, wheels so black
they could be
made of coal, dark red paint faded with heavy dirt everywhere. And
you can be
sure the maintenance is just as neglected as the car in general.
On the other hand, about four blocks south I have been noticing for
a few
years what looks like maybe a '75 or so 240D, dark green and fairly
well kept
considering it's not garaged. And now there is a for sale sign on it.
RLE
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