As "I know nothingk!" thanks John and Kaleb for warning... So... ALL 3.5's? It wasn't something that was "fixed" in the later years?
on 4/20/08 23:00 Uhr, Kaleb C. Striplin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > all 3.5's are rod benders > > Timothy Robinson wrote: >> I thought the 126 was the "rod bender?" (through 1991?) The one mechanic >> has is a 140 (SD). ooops.. so sorry, ya'll were talking about the 2.5 >> 124... my bad. >> >> 4/20/08 22:19 Uhr, John Freer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> If you mean a W140 300SD instead of the subject W124, then there are 3 >>> words to consider: "rod ben der". >>> >>> John >>> On 4/20/08, Timothy Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> My mechanic has a '92 300SD just shy of 100K miles. I kinda fell for it >>>> 'cause it's pretty immaculate. There's a lot of equipment (to go wrong?) >>>> that my 300s don't have, like power door and trunk latches, side mirrors >>>> that fold away electrically, IR keyless locks, etc. >>>> >>>> on 4/19/08 21:40 Uhr, Dwight E. Giles, Jr at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>>> >>>>> Ditto to what Kaleb said. I love mine. But maybe in the NE would sell for >>>>> more than 8K. -I know of one with 87K that recently sold on auto trader in >>>>> CT for $14,500. I have been tempted to try to sell mine for $10-12K, but >>>>> love it too much. Only beef-(other than AC evaporator leaks, etc,) I am >>>>> not >>>>> that tall 5'10" but can't get seat back far enough to straighten out my >>>>> right knee when I drive on long trips.. I have tried all adjustments-but >>>>> my >>>>> 123's are more comfortable in front seats in that regard, even though they >>>>> are manually adjusted. I see NO downside in buying this model. >>>>> Dwight >>>>> >>>>> Dwight E. Giles, Jr. >>>>> 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. >>>>> 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles >>>>> 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. >>>>> Wickford, RI >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin >>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 10:42 AM >>>>> To: Mercedes Discussion List >>>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D, 2.5 Turbo >>>>> >>>>> There are many pros, no cons I can think of. They are probably the best >>>>> cars MB ever made. Mine gets 33mpg, has plenty of power, drives very >>>>> nice, no problems. If it really has 45k on it I would figure it would >>>>> sell for 8k plus. >>>>> >>>>> Tom Harruff wrote: >>>>>> Listers >>>>>> >>>>>> I have found a 1992 300 D (2.5 Turbo) with 45,000 miles indicated in the >>>>> ad. >>>>>> Before I call and go to look at the vehicle, what are the listers >>>>> experiences with this vehicle. Pluses and minuses? I recall lots of past >>>>> discussions about the 2.5 but have not really followed them. >>>>>> Price (other than Kaleb's standard $500) that it should sell for? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks. >>>>>> >>>>>> Tom Harruff >>>>>> Naples, FL >>>>>> 1985 300Dt (Diesel Dolly) >>>>>> 1994 C280 (Wife's Car) >>>>>> 2000 Sedan Deville (Road Car) >>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>>> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >>>>>> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>> >>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >>>> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >>> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
