Yes, but . . . .
I believe Curt has also commented on the age and rustiness of the
vehicle at times. I should think 85 mph should be fast enough in traffic
in a car of questionable structural integrity.
Randy
On 07/10/2019 3:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Randy,
I believe he was dr
Randy,
I believe he was driving in Boston traffic, where that is far from the top
speed on the interstate…
-D
> On Oct 7, 2019, at 4:18 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> On 07/10/2019 3:16 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
>> I can confirm 86mph as the top speed of a 240D. Whe
Some days I was leading the pack, some days I was mid pack, some days I had to
move over into the center lane...
-Curt
On Monday, October 7, 2019, 4:19:38 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote:
On 07/10/2019 3:16 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> I can confirm 86mph as the to
I had a Mustang rental once, it'd have been 2010 or so. I'd been on the road
for 3 weeks and Angie had flown out to meet me. We were in San Francisco of all
places to get that car.My big rolling bag wouldn't fit in the trunk and the
seats didn't give ample space to get it in the back seat. So I
On 07/10/2019 3:16 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
I can confirm 86mph as the top speed of a 240D. When I was commuting in a
240D there was a 15 mile stretch of highway where I'd put 'er in the left lane
with my right foot on floor and leave it there at 85. No hills in that
section...
I can confirm 86mph as the top speed of a 240D. When I was commuting in a 240D
there was a 15 mile stretch of highway where I'd put 'er in the left lane with
my right foot on floor and leave it there at 85. No hills in that section...
-Curt
On Monday, October 7, 2019, 12:30:23 PM EDT, Dan-
On Mon, 7 Oct 2019 10:33:06 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes
wrote:
> The 240D automatic we had for a short time was just about the slowest
> vehicle I've ever driven, even a bit slower than the 1960 Falcon I
> learned to drive in. It takes a different mindset, that's for sure.
>
> Our W115 200D (
You could always mix and match parts between the 240D and the 300D to get
the car you want --- best engine/tranny in the best body.
On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 12:57 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Dimitri LOVES his 240D - where is his valuable inut?
>
> On Mon, Oct
Dimitri LOVES his 240D - where is his valuable inut?
On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 1:35 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
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> A 240D can handily outrun a 80klb semi, even a 600hp semi, on a freeway
> ramp.
> The semi needs a bigger hole to merge into.
> The semis do all right.
>
A 240D can handily outrun a 80klb semi, even a 600hp semi, on a freeway ramp.
The semi needs a bigger hole to merge into.
The semis do all right.
But, when drivers see a semi crawling up ahead, they know instantly that they
want to move to the left lane.
You could always use the two bottle meth
The 240D automatic we had for a short time was just about the slowest
vehicle I've ever driven, even a bit slower than the 1960 Falcon I learned to
drive in. It takes a different mindset, that's for sure.
Our W115 200D (manny) kicked its ass, and though it had _less_ horsepower
it was infinitely
What Kaleb said - you'll be a better driver. You'll learn energy
management, timing, and planning.
It makes a GREAT first car for a new driver - safest thing you could but
him/her in. No impulsive hot-rodding and showing off, very safe chassis
with decent mass, etc.
On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 12:12 PM
And as to other drivers, they'll deal, they'll slow down or move over. They
might talk big but thats just talk.
-Curt
On Monday, October 7, 2019, 11:57:32 AM EDT, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
wrote:
Just have to learn to drive it. It’s a totally different mindset driving one
of these.
I have driven one as a daily in the past. You just have to get used to it and
it’s fine. It makes you a much better driver because you have to plan ahead.
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> On Oct 7, 2019, at 10:43 AM, Don Snook via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I found an 82 240D automatic nearby with 211K mile
And don’t forget to leave one of your turn signals on all the time... you could
also get a pair of the wrap-around cataract sunglasses to wear, too.
-D
> On Oct 7, 2019, at 12:52 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Buy it, then buy a blue hair wig, and only drive in the left lane... Ohh
> an
Buy it, then buy a blue hair wig, and only drive in the left lane... Ohh
and some good ear plugs so you won't be bothered by all the angry honking..
you'll be good...
:)))
Plan to leave early for appointments...
On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 8:44 AM Don Snook via Mercedes
wrote:
> I found an 82 240D a
I rented one of those stupid pony cars in 1991 with a v8. (because it
was the only thing available that day.) I could not get either a small
toolbox or a 4 cyl diesel head in the trunk. (OM 615/616) I believe a
115 or 123 NA 300D could have run circles about it. It was awful. That
or frod p
You need to inform us of the PRICE and the model year to get better
feedback.
On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 12:36 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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> No worse than a lot of the cars back in the 70's when pollution control
> came in etc. They were detuned to the point that the
No worse than a lot of the cars back in the 70's when pollution control
came in etc. They were detuned to the point that they could hardly move.
I remember driving a Mustang II with a 4 cylinder engine as a loaner
from the dealership. A 240D would have run circles around it.
Randy
On 07/10/20
My former message was a bit cryptic as I was trying to compose it quickly at a
red light...
As others have stated, while the performance or lack thereof of this
configuration of the 240D is minimal, driving one configured this way merely
requires the driver to become more tactical in their driv
I'd always get irritated because the buttercups from town would drive 25
(in 45 or 55 zone) (used to be 70) outside of town, especially after
dark, then when they got to where the streetlights were in town, they'd
go 45 in a 25 zone. THey just could not comprehend driving without
street ligh
I never tried timing it to 70, but that is probably about right. A
240D was never meant to be a freeway flyer. An 87 300D or newer is
much better for that. You have to think like you are driving a truck
in the 40s-60s. We drove trucks with chevy 6 cylinder gassers. You
don't ever pass
How can that be dangerous? I am very often behind
people who take a quarter to a half of a mile to
get up to 60 when getting onto a highway. None of
them were ever driving a 240D.
Don Snook via Mercedes wrote:
I found an 82 240D automatic nearby with 211K miles. Has working a/c and good
pai
Just have to learn to drive it. It’s a totally different mindset driving one of
these.
Bob R
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> On Oct 7, 2019, at 8:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Donald,
>
> These are common issues well known issues for this car.
>
> -D
>
>> On Oct 7, 2019, at 11:44 AM,
Donald,
These are common issues well known issues for this car.
-D
> On Oct 7, 2019, at 11:44 AM, Don Snook via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I found an 82 240D automatic nearby with 211K miles. Has working a/c and
> good paint and interior. No rust. Everything works. But, I was looking up
> t
I found an 82 240D automatic nearby with 211K miles. Has working a/c and good
paint and interior. No rust. Everything works. But, I was looking up the
specs on it. These cars have 67 HP (yes that is right, 67 horsepower). Top
Speed 86 mph (this is a factory claim. I couldn't find anyone
Just makes it easier to look things up. A lot of variants of the W123 chassis
in the EPC.
-D
> On Aug 27, 2019, at 12:41 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Sorry, 1983 240 D
>
> Michael E. Esh
>
>
>> On Aug 27, 2019, at 12:23 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> Model yea
Sorry, 1983 240 D
Michael E. Esh
> On Aug 27, 2019, at 12:23 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Model year and/or chassis number?
>
> -D
>
>
>> On Aug 27, 2019, at 11:45 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> Does anyone have the part numbers handy for the front door seals a
Model year and/or chassis number?
-D
> On Aug 27, 2019, at 11:45 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have the part numbers handy for the front door seals and
> installation clips for W123 chassis
> My internet access is down and I would like to order a set of them.
> I’m g
Does anyone have the part numbers handy for the front door seals and
installation clips for W123 chassis
My internet access is down and I would like to order a set of them.
I’m going to call and try to order them.
Michael E. Esh
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> Subject: [MBZ] 240D manny in Tucson $2k
>
>
> https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/1982-mercedes-benz-240d/6754345880.html
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You beat me to the punch.
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https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/1982-mercedes-benz-240d/6754345880
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Haha, good one! I’ll try that next time.
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> On Nov 4, 2018, at 11:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Hey Dimitri, I hate to break it to you, but there is an app for that. It's
> called 123 Radiator Fix It.
>
> On Nov 4, 2018 11:04 PM, "G Mann via Mercedes"
I didn’t have the patience to wait for jb weld to cure enough to prevent the
bolt from just pushing the nut off!
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> On Nov 4, 2018, at 11:04 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> A dab of mighty "J B Weld" on the face of the nut, put it in place, run the
> bolt in from the o
I re-used the captive nuts from the old radiator but they would not stay put!
Perhaps the teeth on the old nuts were worn off? How is the oil cooler held in
place without being bolted to the radiator? I didn’t see any options where a
friction fit would work.
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> On Nov 4, 201
Hey Dimitri, I hate to break it to you, but there is an app for that. It's
called 123 Radiator Fix It.
On Nov 4, 2018 11:04 PM, "G Mann via Mercedes"
wrote:
A dab of mighty "J B Weld" on the face of the nut, put it in place, run the
bolt in from the other side to secure the nut while J B Weld is
A dab of mighty "J B Weld" on the face of the nut, put it in place, run the
bolt in from the other side to secure the nut while J B Weld is curing
Nut stays in place while installing cooler from awkward position.
Lightly oil bolt threads so JB Weld does not set on threads.
On Sun, Nov 4, 2018
or buy the captive nuts? actually, they are just insurance;
lockbolts. The oil cooler is held in place by friction/gravity.
Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
Bravo!
Next time, super glue the nuts in place? Probably won't be a next time...
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On Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 6:38 PM Dw
Attaboy Dimitri. No substitute for frigonometry on old MB tinkering.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Nov 4, 2018 6:52 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes"
wrote:
> So I finally replaced the leaking radiator on my 240D today. I bought a
> new Behr- Hella from FCP-Euro which cost $195 including shipping.
via
Mercedes
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Subject: [MBZ] 240D radiator replacement
So I finally replaced the leaking radiator on my 240D today. I bought a new
Behr- Hella from FCP-Euro which cost $195 including shipping.
The job would have been
Bravo!
Next time, super glue the nuts in place? Probably won't be a next time...
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Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On November 4, 2018 6:51:44 PM EST, Dimitri via Mercedes
wrote:
>So I finally replaced the leaking radiator on my 240D today. I bought a
>new Behr- Hella from FCP-Eu
So I finally replaced the leaking radiator on my 240D today. I bought a new
Behr- Hella from FCP-Euro which cost $195 including shipping.
The job would have been really quick but re-attaching the engine oil cooler to
the radiator proved to be a real nightmare. The problem stems from the fact
th
Agreed!
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Oct 25, 2018 9:37 PM, "Dimitri" wrote:
> Right, there are so many w123 Mercedes still on the road so discontinuing
> critical mechanical parts is just plain stupid. People who drive W123s are
> usually not in the market for a new Mercedes so it’s not like
Right, there are so many w123 Mercedes still on the road so discontinuing
critical mechanical parts is just plain stupid. People who drive W123s are
usually not in the market for a new Mercedes so it’s not like Mercedes is
sacrificing new car sales by keeping the w123s on the road.
Sent from my
Yes,Dimitri - you are,spot on. MB knows their cars ,last a long time & they
should support them. Esp such simple ones,as,240D's.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Oct 25, 2018 6:59 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes"
wrote:
To follow-up, the classic center says that Mercedes no longer makes
radiators for
Yes you are right but I always expected more from Mercedes. Now they just seem
to behave like every other cheap car dealership.
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> On Oct 25, 2018, at 8:15 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I wonder what would happen were you to go to any other dealership and ask
> for
I wonder what would happen were you to go to any other dealership and ask
for a radiator for a 35+ year old vehicle, even a 20 year old one?
On Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at 5:59 PM Dimitri via Mercedes
wrote:
> To follow-up, the classic center says that Mercedes no longer makes
> radiators for this car
On Thu, 25 Oct 2018 19:30:32 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes
wrote:
> Didn't Nissens used to be the radiator of choice?
That's what I recall.
> Rock Auto sells them cheaper than Behr.
Interesting.
Craig
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I was going to say, why be that way when Behr still makes them?
But I see that Hella/Behr is selling aluminum and plastic, just like Nissens.
So maybe MBZ dropped them because they can't source an exact match any more.
Didn't Nissens used to be the radiator of choice?
Rock Auto sells them cheape
To follow-up, the classic center says that Mercedes no longer makes radiators
for this car and that I should go to the aftermarket.
The dealership told me that I should take the car to a local Indy shop to have
it fixed since they can’t source the part. I wouldn’t take it to the dealership
anyw
That's what I would do if I had an old brass and copper radiator.
Not worth thinking about with an aluminum and plastic radiator (like the one I
replaced in my ML350)
30 years ago I'd know where to go.
I wonder if they're still in business?
Oh, wow, not only is the place still open and still on
On 24/10/2018 5:44 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote:
My 78 240D has a leaking radiator- the fins at the bottom appear to be all
corroded away. The car has a manual tranny so I’m wondering if there are two
options for a radiator, one for an automatic car which has the transmission
cooler openings
Search for NOS and you might find one..
On Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at 12:39 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
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> I see Behr and OEM, but I don't see OE on eBay.
> Mitch.
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I see Behr and OEM, but I don't see OE on eBay.
Mitch.
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I did a quick search on ebay. Looks like they are still plentiful for and
cost around $200.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=mercedes+240d+123+radiator&_sacat=0
On Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at 9:53 AM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
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> Well
Well they no longer have them available for the SDL which is a newer car,
s.
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> On Oct 25, 2018, at 8:43 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Out of curiosity, I called my local dealership to see if they can comment on
> whether a radiator is available for a manua
Out of curiosity, I called my local dealership to see if they can comment on
whether a radiator is available for a manual tranny car and they just flat out
told me that Mercedes does not make a radiator for my car anymore. I highly
doubt that’s the case and so I will call the Classic Center once
On Wed, 24 Oct 2018 20:27:36 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes
wrote:
> I don't have auto and 4 spd side by side any more so I can't go look.
> I am 95% sure you could make the A/T version work. They may have the
> same exterior dimensions.
In order to fit the standard W123 body and standard 240
I guess I’ll just buy a new one and leave the plastic caps on the holes like
Jaime suggested.
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> On Oct 24, 2018, at 9:31 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> or if you get a used radiator, just cut off the hoses, then cut off the
> ferrules from the fittings, and s
or if you get a used radiator, just cut off the hoses, then cut off the
ferrules from the fittings, and stick a piece of new hose between the 2
fittings. That would keep the insides clean. You could even make a
couple of wood plugs with a pocketknife and the right sized stick.
Jaime Kopchin
I don't have auto and 4 spd side by side any more so I can't go look. I
am 95% sure you could make the A/T version work. They may have the same
exterior dimensions.
Dimitri via Mercedes wrote:
My 78 240D has a leaking radiator- the fins at the bottom appear to be all
corroded away. The car
I think I just left them open. You could keep the plastic caps that the
radiator comes with on them if you want. Doesn't really matter.
Jaime
On Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 7:47 PM Dimitri wrote:
> Did you leave the connections on the bottom of the radiator open or
> somehow plug them?
>
> Sent fro
Did you leave the connections on the bottom of the radiator open or somehow
plug them?
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> On Oct 24, 2018, at 7:44 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> There are two different radiators. Or, at least, there were. I wouldn't
> be surprised if they only offer the
There are two different radiators. Or, at least, there were. I wouldn't
be surprised if they only offer the automatic version now.
Back in the day I found a nearly new 300D (non turbo) radiator from a junk
yard and put it in my manual 240D. Fit perfect, added a few inches in
width. That car ne
On Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:14:04 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
wrote:
> If it has connections for trans cooler it does not matter, they will
> just be left open on a manual car.
Do you think the manual transmission car radiator has any additional
cooling above an automatic transmission car
If it has connections for trans cooler it does not matter, they will just be
left open on a manual car.
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> On Oct 24, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> My 78 240D has a leaking radiator- the fins at the bottom appear to be all
> corroded away. The car has
Dimitri- call that restoration guy we talked to at Mercedes day. He had
just done a,stick 240D.
I have his card.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Oct 24, 2018 6:45 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes"
wrote:
My 78 240D has a leaking radiator- the fins at the bottom appear to be all
corroded away. The car
My 78 240D has a leaking radiator- the fins at the bottom appear to be all
corroded away. The car has a manual tranny so I’m wondering if there are two
options for a radiator, one for an automatic car which has the transmission
cooler openings on the bottom and one for a manual tranny car which
Too bad it’s rusty as hell
1082 Mercedes-Benz 240D
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On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 10:15 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes <
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> I didn’t replace those but they are important to replace if you don’t want
> your door bottoms to rust out! In the meantime I douse the inside of the
> door bottoms with Fluid Fi
I didn’t replace those but they are important to replace if you don’t want your
door bottoms to rust out! In the meantime I douse the inside of the door
bottoms with Fluid Film!
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> On May 15, 2018, at 9:17 PM, Dwight Giles wrote:
>
> I would bet that too. I have to get som
I would bet that too. I have to get some side window seals for my 300 CD.
Will call classic center.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On May 15, 2018 8:19 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes"
wrote:
> We had some torrential rain here in MA today- a good test for the newly
> installed front and rear window sea
We had some torrential rain here in MA today- a good test for the newly
installed front and rear window seals. And they didn’t leak! It’s been so long
since I’ve had a w123 with watertight windows!
There is a trickle of water coming from passenger side footwell under the dash.
I bet it’s rust
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I'll keep that in mind.
Thanks,
Gerry
Dwight Giles wrote:
> If no rust it would bring that here in the northeast.
> On Mar 30, 2018 9:52 AM, "Dimitri via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
> > If the car is “like new” then I think that the right buyer might pay 7k
> > even with that mileage.
> >
> > Sent fr
She didn't call today, so who knows?
Gerry
> She's waiting for her husband to go out
>
> --FT
>
>
> On 3/30/18 12:09 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote:
> > Buggered Benzmail wrote:
> Maybe she just wanted your phone number!
> > G: She didn't ask for it; I volunteered it. I told her to ca
She's waiting for her husband to go out
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On 3/30/18 12:09 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote:
Buggered Benzmail wrote:
Maybe she just wanted your phone number!
G: She didn't ask for it; I volunteered it. I told her to call me today if she
was still interested. It's noon and she hasn't
If no rust it would bring that here in the northeast.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mar 30, 2018 9:52 AM, "Dimitri via Mercedes"
wrote:
> If the car is “like new” then I think that the right buyer might pay 7k
> even with that mileage.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Mar 30, 2018, at 8:22 AM
Dimitri wrote:
> If the car is “like new” then I think that the right buyer might pay 7k even
> with that mileage.
G: Thanks, Dimitri.
Meade Dillon wrote:
> > That's what I'm thinking...
> > Be ready for the "test drive", nudge nudge wink wink.
G: Not likely since her husband was in the passen
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> What would you replace it with?
G: My '83 300D. Two cars is enough.
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> On Mar 30, 2018, at 8:22 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> That's what I'm thinking...
>
> Be ready for the "test drive", nudge nudge wink wink.
>
> -
>
What would you replace it with?
On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 8:22 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
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> That's what I'm thinking...
>
> Be ready for the "test drive", nudge nudge wink wink.
>
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
> On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 8:01 AM, Buggered
That's what I'm thinking...
Be ready for the "test drive", nudge nudge wink wink.
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Charleston SC
On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 8:01 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> Maybe she just wanted your phone number!
>
>
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> On Mar 30, 2018, at 1:36 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Sitting in the local convenience store lot drinking coffee about 1:00 am.
> BMW drives up and lady asked about my '83 240D which is like new.
> I told he
Maybe she just wanted your phone number!
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> On Mar 30, 2018, at 2:36 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Sitting in the local convenience store lot drinking coffee about 1:00 am.
> BMW drives up and lady asked about my '83 240D which is like new.
> I told her $7000 f
Sitting in the local convenience store lot drinking coffee about 1:00 am.
BMW drives up and lady asked about my '83 240D which is like new.
I told her $7000 figuring that would discourage her, but she was still
interested. Gave her my phone number and told her to call me if she was still
interes
> Kaleb wrote:
> True. I would imagine I could get more than 3k for the 240d.
> Something to think about. I only got $800 in it.
This one has a manual transmission - right?
I think you should sell it to me for $1000. I'll even drive down
to pick it up.
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No, the old head was in the trunk. Timing chain was broken too. Yes,
I put in a timing chain and a head on the street. I could not afford to
get it towed home. (Remember! This was Oahu in the 90s. Cost of housing
was through the roof and climbing at an insane pace. In the space of 3
month
So you swapped the head right there in the street?
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> On Feb 18, 2018, at 4:31 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> YEP, he got mad at me because I was able to fix it and drive it away. This
> was AFTER he stole the radio out of it while I was waiting for the head
YEP, he got mad at me because I was able to fix it and drive it away.
This was AFTER he stole the radio out of it while I was waiting for the
head to arrive. The guy was a high paid nut case.
The 65 shovey and my 66 bronco got the transmission shifter jammed all
the time. Unsticking tra
I tried that trick on my SL. It took me a week of electro-jiggle to clear
enough graphite snot and loosen up the pins so the key could turn. I do not
have a cordless jiggle machine
clay
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green
1986 SDL - Polei
1982 300 SD - Allen
retired models-
2002 s430 - Vi
> On February 18, 2018 at 2:23 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> That can be dangerous. When we bought the blue 200D in Hawaii Kai
> (High end) I put a different head on it while it was parked on the
> street, and we drove it away. The guy kept calling me up and making
> thr
So as I was finishing up the 240d the guy with the cab texted saying it would
not start after church today. He just had the fuel pump and crank sensor
replaced. So he is getting it towed in. Deal not happening today.
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That can be dangerous. When we bought the blue 200D in Hawaii Kai
(High end) I put a different head on it while it was parked on the
street, and we drove it away. The guy kept calling me up and making
threats.
It is safer to at least pull in on a chain out of the PO'd PO's sight
before f
> On February 17, 2018 at 9:06 PM clay monroe via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1991-mercedes-300e/6450109746.html
>
> Better than CoParts monkey dance. Just haul it away.
Or, if you want to watch the previous owner's jaw drop, hit it with a cordless
sand
I have another 240d that is even nicer than this one.
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> On Feb 18, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
>
> You spent all summer saying you wanted a 240D. I vote to keep it.
>
>
> Curt
>
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> On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 3:49 PM, Kaleb C. St
You spent all summer saying you wanted a 240D. I vote to keep it.
Curt
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On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 3:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via
Mercedes wrote: Heck I am not sure I want to trade
this 240D for that 124 cab. It’s a very nice 240d. Very simply mostly sorted
o
You spent all summer saying you wanted a 240D. I vote to keep it.
Curt
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On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 3:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via
Mercedes wrote: Heck I am not sure I want to trade
this 240D for that 124 cab. It’s a very nice 240d. Very simply mostly sorted
o
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