IF they were greased properly, they are usually in great shape.
True, a huge pain to work on, but mine are near perfect. One upper
bushing was improperly installed so shot, but else fine. Greasing
them every 3000 miles does the trick.
Peter
On Dec 19, 2008, at 5:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin
> > "Kaleb C. Striplin" writes:
>
> > I have had a few 108's 109's but they have been parts cars.
> > I would love to have one that is decent but the only thing
> > about them that scares me is the king pin suspension.
> Allan wrote:
>
> I think as long as you grease them regularly they can be
lmao.
Ed
300E
2008/12/19 Rich Thomas
> This belongs on Banned.
>
> --R
>
> Allan Streib wrote:
>
>> "I think as long as you grease them regularly they can be fairly
>> trouble-free ( I say this having never owned one ).
>>
>> Allan
>>
>>
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This belongs on Banned.
--R
Allan Streib wrote:
"I think as long as you grease them regularly they can be fairly
trouble-free ( I say this having never owned one ).
Allan
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"Kaleb C. Striplin" writes:
> I have had a few 108's 109's but they have been parts cars. I would
> love to have one that is decent but the only thing about them that
> scares me is the king pin suspension.
I think as long as you grease them regularly they can be fairly
trouble-free ( I say thi
I have had a few 108's 109's but they have been parts cars. I would
love to have one that is decent but the only thing about them that
scares me is the king pin suspension.
LarryT wrote:
Supposedly, MB engineers said this sedan was the best they ever built
(the remar was made in the mid 90
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Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original
miles?Asking$2000 OBO
Supposedly, MB engineers said this sedan was the best they ever
built
(the remar was made in the mid 90s) and having owned 2 280SEs
4.5 - I can
b
If you guys don't stop it, I'll have to add one of these to my wish list!!
lol
Ed
300E
2008/12/19 andrew strasfogel
> Don't get me wrong. I agree entirely about the looks of the W108/109 body
> style. All that glass and the colorful interior lights made for a regal
> drive, especially at nigh
Don't get me wrong. I agree entirely about the looks of the W108/109 body
style. All that glass and the colorful interior lights made for a regal
drive, especially at night.
I owned and restored a W109 1971 300SE L 3.5 that I loved. But it had a 4
speed transmission, leather seats, burled walnu
"andrew strasfogel" writes:
> Let's not get carried away in heaping praise on these dinosaurs.
>
> They are in reality gas hogs with pathetic 3 speed transmissions,
> clunky vinyl interiors, easily frozen heater levers, and prone to
> rust. I will admit that they are spacious and comfy, however.
t; Sincerely,
>> Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
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Subject: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles?
Asking$2000 OBO
I have No interest in this car, but friend told me
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Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 3:17 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles?
Asking$2000 OBO
I have No interest in this car, but friend told me about it; looks good
in & out;
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On Behalf Of s223x...@juno.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:17 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: s223x...@juno.com
Subject: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles?
Asking$2000 OBO
I have No interest in this car, but friend told me about it; looks good
in & out; may
I have No interest in this car, but friend told me about it; looks good
in & out; may need some paint
supposed to have 87,000 miles on it?
is this inda HIGH price for old MB? or is it a collector car
Location; Ok. hwy 9 in Stigler, Ok.
Steve
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