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Old 10-24-2004, 09:03 PM
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Here's our two cars, a 1982 300SD with 218,270 on it, and a 1983 300SD with 252,464 on it.

Repairs on 1982: Trans seals, oil changes, fuel filters, glow plugs/relay, tires, water pump/coolant flush, timing chain, steering idler arm, valve adjustment, some light bulbs, oil cap (lol), alignment (potholes have since done away with that, sigh), and various paint/rust treatments and such items. Total thrown into the pit: about 4k so far

Repairs on 1983: Cosmetics stuff (had rust to deal with), some extra oil and trans fluid (were a little low), and cleaning products. No actual repairs have been needed yet. Most were done prior to the cars purchase 4 months ago. Total thrown into shallow hole: about $400

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pic of the '83(dads):



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Old 10-24-2004, 09:05 PM
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I'm thinking to get my SDL in the kind of condition I want probably about $13k give or take!
Again, after putting another 800 miles on mine over the weekend, it is then nicest $13000 car on the road. Do it!
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Old 10-24-2004, 09:10 PM
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yeah! I'm in this thread

'85 SD that's seen me for thirty miles down the turnpike and home. Milage unknown as OD no workie. Needs paint, seats and a drivers door panel- but the indies got one for me. . Got a stack of records 2 inches thick. Just spend the whole day detailing "3". The others are "1 of the two" and "2 of the two". (two china blue TD's). Degreased the engine, and shop vac'ed the leaves out of the leave collector space. Even thought it needs paint I used two compounds and then Nufinish. Clear coat is toast in places, but at least it beads water! Changed the two fuel filters. Euro headlamps soon to be installed, and the Rotella is in the trunk. Needs a air filter. Flawless sunroof operation. New windshield looks great. New diehard the day I bought it from the PO. Two new Michelin Harmony and two MVX4's with near full tread, and a nice spare. Soon to emory the bundts and use the Wurth. Came with two tool kits and a 12 volt vaccuum. A/C needs charging, gotta get floor mats. Dealer rebuilt tranny installed. May go up for sale as I'm buying a house.... but just couldn't turn down the car at the price I got it for.
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Old 10-24-2004, 09:26 PM
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1983 300sd just purchased 10-22. Silver w/ black interior that is in great shape. 149k miles. needs ac fix.
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Old 10-25-2004, 12:48 PM
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Again, after putting another 800 miles on mine over the weekend, it is then nicest $13000 car on the road. Do it!

Your right what else can I get for $13k that can compare to an SDL?

At least once something is fixed it tends to stay that way.

Alan I just decided I needed to change my sig, my friend W140 S600 gave me the cool Patton quote.
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Old 10-25-2004, 01:05 PM
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1987 300SDL, Ivory White & Palomino, Runs Great, Everything works (touch wood!) , 192,000+ Miles.
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Old 10-25-2004, 07:37 PM
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2 for me too...

Seems like a lot of folks with multiple 126s here...

The 81 looks like crap but runs like a bat out of h_ll. It was to be a parts car but is so fast I use it for running long trips i.e. 3 hours plus.

The 84 is sweet, mommy decided that one was hers, duh.

Both require regular maintenance and occasional knuckle busting but both are fun to drive and cost very, very little... Bought them both on the same day before I sold either one of my other two MBZs. Boy was my wife pissed!
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Old 10-25-2004, 07:43 PM
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Boy was my wife pissed!
LOL - you gonna have some of that.
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Old 10-25-2004, 08:04 PM
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a bit late

Folks,

I've had an 87 SDL for about 2 1/2 years nows. Just crossed 270K on the way to a soccer tournament with my daughter this weekend. Loves to cruise at 80 mph. It does have a few aches and pains.. .kind of matches me 8).

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Old 10-25-2004, 08:31 PM
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I will be crossing 219k next tuesday, as I will be driving about 750-800 miles in one day, plus the 130 or so between now and then. Lots of driving over the next week or so. Time for an oil change this weekend too, as well as a brake flush, all the parts on their way. Saturday is the big repairs day.
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'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)
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Old 10-25-2004, 08:55 PM
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1989 300SEL with 213.5k - desert taupe with chocolate floor mattes. They still look good . Recently had all leather sanded and dyed. A few leather portions replaced. Money very well spent to make the interior look like showroom new.
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Old 10-25-2004, 08:59 PM
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I have a 1985 300SD which is in tip top shape, except for the occasional hick-up. She is my daily driver, and I love every mile of it. Currently at 300, 000.
From the look of her grille, she be needin' some high mileage badges.
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Old 10-26-2004, 01:05 AM
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84 300 SD, Blue with gray interior... on the way to 380Kmi.
87 300SDL White with burgandy interior, closing in on 170 Kmi.
Both cars run like champs. Paint a little rough on the 84(clearcoat craze on one fender).
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Old 11-28-2004, 06:42 AM
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One of the few times its clean...I took some pictures
Not bad for a $750.00 car
Current Mileage= ~269K Miles





Not too shabby

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Old 11-28-2004, 09:33 AM
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1981 300SD. 103k miles. Got it 3 months ago and driving it daily until it starts snowing then will switch to 87 Volvo 740.

Very good car, thats all I'll say.

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