Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?
Desert Rat wrote: MB never produced a turbo diesel with manual transmission. Correction, Mercedes never made a 3 liter turbodiesel automobile with a manual 4 or 5 speed transmission. There was a 602.96 2.5 liter (in a 201 chassis I think) available in Europe for a couple of years in the early '90s available with your choice of a 4 or 5 speed manual transmission or an automatic. It was NEVER available in the US. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?
MB never produced a turbo diesel with manual transmission. On 8/14/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It has the "no Grief" heater controls too. No gee whiz junk to break. > > At 05:36 PM 8/12/2005, you wrote: > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW > > > >ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, > >manual tranny, manual everything, cloth interior, 148Kmi. Did any > >123s exist in this form, Euro or otherwise? > > > >Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. > > > > > >-- > >Sunil Hari > >1984 MB 300D Turbo > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >513-205-7474 > > > >___ > >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > >For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 1985 380SL
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It has the "no Grief" heater controls too. No gee whiz junk to break. At 05:36 PM 8/12/2005, you wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, manual tranny, manual everything, cloth interior, 148Kmi. Did any 123s exist in this form, Euro or otherwise? Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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I own a 1985 300D, grey market non turbo, but with an auto transmission. Sunil Hari wrote: Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo from 82-85?/ On 8/12/05, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Fri, Aug 12, 2005 at 06:36:16PM -0400, Sunil Hari wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, manual tranny, manual everything, cloth interior, 148Kmi. Did any 123s exist in this form, Euro or otherwise? I was under the understanding that mercedes didn't do turbo stick. If it's a euro, it's likely non turbo, especially if a stick. Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. Seems like a bargain, regardless of what it is (provided it runs). K ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?
The switch to turbo happened midyear '81 for the TD. An '81 TD might be of either persuasion. joe > Sunil Hari wrote: > > Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo > > from 82-85?/
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so you could get a euro turbo wagon? I wondered because I have a euro turbo wagon wondered if it was factory or not. Marshall Booth wrote: Sunil Hari wrote: Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo from 82-85?/ All the euro 123 series 300D sedans were non-turbo (wagons were available with or without turbos) while all the in the US 123 300D sedans after '81 were turbo! Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
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euros were all non-turbo. Sunil Hari wrote: Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo from 82-85?/ On 8/12/05, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Fri, Aug 12, 2005 at 06:36:16PM -0400, Sunil Hari wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, manual tranny, manual everything, cloth interior, 148Kmi. Did any 123s exist in this form, Euro or otherwise? I was under the understanding that mercedes didn't do turbo stick. If it's a euro, it's likely non turbo, especially if a stick. Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. Seems like a bargain, regardless of what it is (provided it runs). K ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
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oh yea, its non turbo of course unless they added a turbo later(bad idea), which they didnt going by the pics anyways. Kevin wrote: On Fri, Aug 12, 2005 at 06:36:16PM -0400, Sunil Hari wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, manual tranny, manual everything, cloth interior, 148Kmi. Did any 123s exist in this form, Euro or otherwise? I was under the understanding that mercedes didn't do turbo stick. If it's a euro, it's likely non turbo, especially if a stick. Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. Seems like a bargain, regardless of what it is (provided it runs). K ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
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yes, but the price has jumped up quite a bit. Sunil Hari wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, manual tranny, manual everything, cloth interior, 148Kmi. Did any 123s exist in this form, Euro or otherwise? Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
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It sure looks like a fun car -- anyone close enough to look at it? On 8/12/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 20:47:47 -0400 Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > that's what I was thinking. Still, even without a turbo, that thing > > could be pretty fun. > > Just like my car, except with a 5-speed instead of a 4-speed. > > > Craig -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
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On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 20:47:47 -0400 Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > that's what I was thinking. Still, even without a turbo, that thing > could be pretty fun. Just like my car, except with a 5-speed instead of a 4-speed. Craig --- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 219 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /"\ \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN "Friends don't send friends X AGAINST HTML MAIL HTML email." / \ AND POSTINGS http://www.fred.net/tds/longrange.html http://pruffle.mit.edu/~ccarter/I_do_not_use_microsoft.html
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In a message dated 8/12/2005 6:36:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. > > So much for thatOver 2 grand now. Mike
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On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 18:41:56 -0400 Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo > from 82-85?/ Look at the VIN: WDB1231301A083109 WDB = Mercedes 123 = 123 series 130 = W123 sedan with 617.912 naturally aspirated engine 1A = 5-speed manual tranmission 083109 = particular car's serial number Yes, it's for real. Craig
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that's what I was thinking. Still, even without a turbo, that thing could be pretty fun. On 8/12/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sunil Hari wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW > > > > ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, > > manual tranny, manual everything, cloth interior, 148Kmi. Did any > > 123s exist in this form, Euro or otherwise? > > > > Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. > > > > > The VIN is for a non-turbo 123.130 300D. If it's a turbo, the engine > isn't original (Mercedes NEVER made a 3 liter turbo with a manual > transmission)! Everything EXCEPT the turbo engine looks correct. > > Marshall > -- > Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) >"der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] > '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 > 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi >Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection > http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
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jgiels wrote: the shifter knob is a 4 speed... not for real.. Euro 300D sedans were available with either 4 and 5 speed manual transmissions. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
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Sunil Hari wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, manual tranny, manual everything, cloth interior, 148Kmi. Did any 123s exist in this form, Euro or otherwise? Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. The VIN is for a non-turbo 123.130 300D. If it's a turbo, the engine isn't original (Mercedes NEVER made a 3 liter turbo with a manual transmission)! Everything EXCEPT the turbo engine looks correct. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?
Sunil Hari wrote: Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo from 82-85?/ All the euro 123 series 300D sedans were non-turbo (wagons were available with or without turbos) while all the in the US 123 300D sedans after '81 were turbo! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, > manual tranny, manual everything, cloth interior, 148Kmi. Did any > 123s exist in this form, Euro or otherwise? Look at the intake. It's a non-turbo, no turbo hiding under there. He says it's a six cylinder in the eBay notes, too. Another dealer who types faster than he thinks. mac
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the shifter knob is a 4 speed... not for real.. douglas.. - Original Message - From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 3:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] Is this for real? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, manual tranny, manual everything, cloth interior, 148Kmi. Did any 123s exist in this form, Euro or otherwise? Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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Did MB do non-turbo 300Ds after 1982? I thought all 300Ds were turbo from 82-85?/ On 8/12/05, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Fri, Aug 12, 2005 at 06:36:16PM -0400, Sunil Hari wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW > > > > ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, > > manual tranny, manual everything, cloth interior, 148Kmi. Did any > > 123s exist in this form, Euro or otherwise? > > I was under the understanding that mercedes didn't do turbo stick. If it's > a euro, it's likely non turbo, especially if a stick. > > > Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. > > Seems like a bargain, regardless of what it is (provided it runs). > > K > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
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On Fri, Aug 12, 2005 at 06:36:16PM -0400, Sunil Hari wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW > > ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, > manual tranny, manual everything, cloth interior, 148Kmi. Did any > 123s exist in this form, Euro or otherwise? I was under the understanding that mercedes didn't do turbo stick. If it's a euro, it's likely non turbo, especially if a stick. > Right now, it's at $820 with 3 days left. Seems like a bargain, regardless of what it is (provided it runs). K
