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08-19-2004, 10:36 PM
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Found a 1980 300sd for $200,
been sitting for 5 years. Ran when parked. Local shop has it. Owner never came to pick it up 5 years ago. Shop owner wants it gone for the cost of the repairs. Body is rust free. Interior is not the greatest. I will have to tow it home. Give me some pointers guys. I have two w126 300SD's but need some info on the w116.
Kevin 
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08-19-2004, 11:50 PM
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Just look out for rust, the W116 chassis loves to rust out... Out of all the ones I have looked at, only one didn't show any signs of surface rust...
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#3
08-20-2004, 03:23 AM
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I might be interested in some parts, or perhaps the entire car....where are you located? Mike
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#4
08-20-2004, 03:41 AM
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I loved my W116. look wise i think the W126 is a little cooler, but the W116 drives a lot better. i hope u fix it up.
i think the basic drive train and such is very similar to the W126
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198? 300D ???K - Future DD 1989 300TE 285K - traded in '12 1984 300SD 186K - Sold in 08 1978 300SD 330K - Died in 05
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08-20-2004, 03:44 AM
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best car ever built
Best car ever built check for rust if none found decide if you want to keep her. Then change all engine transmission fluids & filters put in fresh battery and fuel I bet a dollar she starts right up.
Dave S
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08-20-2004, 04:17 AM
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when we sent out W116 from the states to thailand on a boat it took several years too.
and she started right up after all the fluid changes. good luck
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198? 300D ???K - Future DD 1989 300TE 285K - traded in '12 1984 300SD 186K - Sold in 08 1978 300SD 330K - Died in 05
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08-20-2004, 04:26 PM
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I must correct my mistake...
the car is a 1979 and I didn't find anything "rust" wise to be concerned about. The whole car is there and in remarkably good shape. It needs a good bath and internal "cleansing".
The engine fires but I didn't have the time or the resources on the spot to check it out in more depth. She should be here before dark. It's costing me $75 to have it towed 70 miles. That's not too bad.  Kevin
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#8
08-20-2004, 05:00 PM
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cool! so good for you. Years ago I bought a 66 Chrysler 300 for $50. Started it after a few hours and drove it home. One of the best cars I ever had. Good luck!
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08-23-2004, 04:06 PM
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you got a real problem,
 but I'll take it off your hands for what you have into it......I'm a real generous guy. Would love to find a deal like that to have a twin on my current ride.
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Proud owner of .... 1971 280SE W108 1979 300SD W116 1983 300D W123 1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper 1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel 1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified) --------------------- Section 609 MVAC Certified --------------------- "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche
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