Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
clay wrote: Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the check clears, I am able to swoop down and put a replacement on the policy You like 126? You need to find a SEC with engine trouble, and buy back the 300D from the insurance company. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
NA OM606 in that heavier body would be a little slow. Probably faster than a 240D, but not much. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: clay wrote: Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the check clears, I am able to swoop down and put a replacement on the policy You like 126? You need to find a SEC with engine trouble, and buy back the 300D from the insurance company. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
Max wrote: NA OM606 in that heavier body would be a little slow. Probably faster than a 240D, but not much. Kind of a pity the 300D is a 1995 and not a 1998, eh? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
Aye! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Kind of a pity the 300D is a 1995 and not a 1998, eh? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
I much prefer a longer wheel base and more doors. Just too dang lazy to move my butt from my seat to let people in the car clay On May 18, 2013, at 4:55 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: clay wrote: Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the check clears, I am able to swoop down and put a replacement on the policy You like 126? You need to find a SEC with engine trouble, and buy back the 300D from the insurance company. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/3807551940.html Not the most illuminating ad, but I contacted the seller and got some interior and underhood pics. It is a non-turbo OM603 with manual climate control, air conditioning, cloth interior, and no sunroof. Not a stick shift, sadly, or I would be all over it. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
Looks nice! Wish I had $6.5K laying around to buy it have it shipped it to NC. Someday I'm going to get my euro W124 diesel... its time to get something with more room Perhaps I'm just jaded, but can't help but read that as somethings broke/on it's way out that I don't want to be bothered fixing. It would be interesting to see the other pics the seller sent you. Forward them to me, if you wouldn't mind (when you get a chance)! :-) -- Chris J. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
On May 17, 2013 2:43 PM, Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com wrote: its time to get something with more room Perhaps I'm just jaded, but can't help but read that as somethings broke/on it's way out that I don't want to be bothered fixing. I figure any used 124 needs both the suspension and the air conditioning completely redone. $2K for each if you are paying for someone else to do it. Kind of makes anything but the rarer models (later diesels, 2-doors, V-8s) not worth it these days. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
I am stuck on the fence about the E300. Sure, it is loaded and wonderful and has served me well. It will need the body work to remedy the crash damage. The AC does not function and the paint is 18 years old. Do I want to replace it with an SDL or maybe a 350SD? Later edition 420S would be nice. Or As long as the rarity of the 95 E300D translates into a nice settlement, I guess I am fine clay On May 17, 2013, at 3:29 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On May 17, 2013 2:43 PM, Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com wrote: its time to get something with more room Perhaps I'm just jaded, but can't help but read that as somethings broke/on it's way out that I don't want to be bothered fixing. I figure any used 124 needs both the suspension and the air conditioning completely redone. $2K for each if you are paying for someone else to do it. Kind of makes anything but the rarer models (later diesels, 2-doors, V-8s) not worth it these days. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
On Fri, 17 May 2013 16:46:36 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I am stuck on the fence about the E300. Sure, it is loaded and wonderful and has served me well. It will need the body work to remedy the crash damage. The AC does not function and the paint is 18 years old. Do you really need AC in the PNW? Do I want to replace it with an SDL or maybe a 350SD? Later edition 420S would be nice. Or Just keep in mind a 350SD is a rod bender. As long as the rarity of the 95 E300D translates into a nice settlement, I guess I am fine Let us know how it turns out. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
I've wrecked my 95 E320 wagon and the insurance money was great each time. Well worth repairing since the damage was mostly cosmetic, nothing bent or seriously distorted. It doesn't take much to rack up a high priced repair bill on these. In my opinion a W123 or W126 ages much more gracefully than a W124. See what they give you, then see whats available for sale and go from there. Jaime On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 7:46 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I am stuck on the fence about the E300. Sure, it is loaded and wonderful and has served me well. It will need the body work to remedy the crash damage. The AC does not function and the paint is 18 years old. Do I want to replace it with an SDL or maybe a 350SD? Later edition 420S would be nice. Or As long as the rarity of the 95 E300D translates into a nice settlement, I guess I am fine clay On May 17, 2013, at 3:29 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On May 17, 2013 2:43 PM, Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com wrote: its time to get something with more room Perhaps I'm just jaded, but can't help but read that as somethings broke/on it's way out that I don't want to be bothered fixing. I figure any used 124 needs both the suspension and the air conditioning completely redone. $2K for each if you are paying for someone else to do it. Kind of makes anything but the rarer models (later diesels, 2-doors, V-8s) not worth it these days. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
Craig wrote: Do I want to replace it with an SDL or maybe a 350SD? Later edition 420S would be nice. Or Just keep in mind a 350SD is a rod bender. I'm beginning to think that a head gasket might prevent that. The 602 and 603 tend to have head gasket failures on cylinder 1. The 3.5L 603 tend to have bent #1 rods. There's less gasket width between the cylinder and the water and oil passages on the larger bore 3.5L. What if it all adds up to hydrolocked #1 cylinders and bent rods? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
I take part of that back, after Alex was gracious enough to send pics. The exterior IS nice, but everything else was a let down at the current asking price. The non-turbo 603, manual climate w/A/C fanfare horn are cool features/options, but in reality it's a $2K car at best. Especially with 210+Kmi on it. Not that I don't think it's worth fixing up (it is, aren't all old MB's?), just not worth the exorbitant asking price for the condition it's currently in. On 5/17/2013 5:43 PM, Chris James wrote: Looks nice! Wish I had $6.5K laying around to buy it have it shipped it to NC -- Chris J. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
The new and improved ACC sucks at allowing fresh air into the cabin. The air gets stuffy and windows fog up. Only way to drive in the winter rain is to pop the roof or window down. Spring and summer that lack of air flow really makes driving noisy and blustery. clay On May 17, 2013, at 4:57 PM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 17 May 2013 16:46:36 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I am stuck on the fence about the E300. Sure, it is loaded and wonderful and has served me well. It will need the body work to remedy the crash damage. The AC does not function and the paint is 18 years old. Do you really need AC in the PNW? Do I want to replace it with an SDL or maybe a 350SD? Later edition 420S would be nice. Or Just keep in mind a 350SD is a rod bender. As long as the rarity of the 95 E300D translates into a nice settlement, I guess I am fine Let us know how it turns out. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the check clears, I am able to swoop down and put a replacement on the policy clay On May 17, 2013, at 4:58 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: I've wrecked my 95 E320 wagon and the insurance money was great each time. Well worth repairing since the damage was mostly cosmetic, nothing bent or seriously distorted. It doesn't take much to rack up a high priced repair bill on these. In my opinion a W123 or W126 ages much more gracefully than a W124. See what they give you, then see whats available for sale and go from there. Jaime On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 7:46 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I am stuck on the fence about the E300. Sure, it is loaded and wonderful and has served me well. It will need the body work to remedy the crash damage. The AC does not function and the paint is 18 years old. Do I want to replace it with an SDL or maybe a 350SD? Later edition 420S would be nice. Or As long as the rarity of the 95 E300D translates into a nice settlement, I guess I am fine clay On May 17, 2013, at 3:29 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On May 17, 2013 2:43 PM, Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com wrote: its time to get something with more room Perhaps I'm just jaded, but can't help but read that as somethings broke/on it's way out that I don't want to be bothered fixing. I figure any used 124 needs both the suspension and the air conditioning completely redone. $2K for each if you are paying for someone else to do it. Kind of makes anything but the rarer models (later diesels, 2-doors, V-8s) not worth it these days. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
I am not inclined to invest in a 350 that has not had a fresh engine. Every idiot with an original engine gets so bent out of shape when I inquire about his rods. clay On May 17, 2013, at 5:00 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Craig wrote: Do I want to replace it with an SDL or maybe a 350SD? Later edition 420S would be nice. Or Just keep in mind a 350SD is a rod bender. I'm beginning to think that a head gasket might prevent that. The 602 and 603 tend to have head gasket failures on cylinder 1. The 3.5L 603 tend to have bent #1 rods. There's less gasket width between the cylinder and the water and oil passages on the larger bore 3.5L. What if it all adds up to hydrolocked #1 cylinders and bent rods? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
