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Originally Posted by cstamm
thanks for the quick replies. I would definitely inspect the car as well as possible. My brother is a mechanic and we have both rebuilt cars for years, albeit no MB's. If I lived closer, I would go and check this one out  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-Mercedes-Benz-300-TD-TURBO-Diesel-SPECTACULAR_W0QQitemZ4618442166QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I am just trying to decide whether I should venture into a MB for my intended usage. Running a car 5 days a week for 6 plus hours a day is asking a lot. Plus, a lot of these miles are running around 75 on the freeways. I just can't get into a little sh** box Japanese car, but maybe I should. I truly see the appeal mechanically and aesthetically to the old MB's, but will it be the right vehicle is the question. AKA, if you were in my situation, what car out of all offered would you choose? |
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Hi CSTamm,
When I look at that car, something tells me that it should sit lower than it does.. (maybe two inches)
I am reminded of some Cadillacs from the 70's, when a 3rd owner was told to put new springs in
and they installed what was available rather than what was correct.
(The result looked like a Jeep).
You just have a feeling that something is wrong when a soccer ball can be rolled completely under the car without getting stuck.
Ron (Doubtful in Kanada)