Actually it was in 90. 94-95 140 was back to 350 designation John Freer wrote: > Tim, > MB really made this a confusing topic. > > The 350 was introduced in the W126 in 91 and then cqrried over to the > W140 but they changed the designation to 300 instead of 350, for > whatever marketing reasom. > > John > > On 4/20/08, Timothy Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> 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 >> > > _______________________________________ > 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 >
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