Why yes. I am hoping for a creeper, some wheel chocks (tired of using assorted objects), and more metric wrenches. I own a 190D with 300,000 and a 300SDL with a 170,000. As you might expect I spend alot of time in the garage.

Wife got me a Craftsman 6 HP 33 gallon air compressor to replace the 6 gallon framing compressor I had...... she's a keeper..... well the wife too!

Yeah I did a presentation in my University Studies class the other day and the question was presented.
What car do you drive?
I spit out "1981 300SD Turbo Diesel Mercedes Benz" faster than I should have...
I got a little "wow" but all was quiet.
Then a girl asked if my car was restored...her 1983 BMW was "fully restored"..
I just said..."um..its stock?" haha

I have gained the respect of my friends in mercedes diesel but this comes from pulling them out of ditches, power sliding, and throwing smoke. With two of my friends driving a 96 Oldsmobile and a 97 RX-7, I can usually keep up with them. Its not all that impressive until you realize my car has 270+k miles, gets 25-27mpg, and still handles beautifuly.

My other car? A 1969 Bug...odd huh? Owning one of the cheapest and most expensive cars made during the 'old days'

Have fun with that restoration project...it can devour time like no other. (But sometimes that is a good thing )

I'm getting a set of Bilstein HD rear shocks for the SDL and a few more hand tools. And since I have the week between the holidays off, I get to install them. Plus I get to do some other troubleshooting that I have not had time to do. Wanted a new flat jack, but could not find one I liked before the $$$ ran out.
BobK
'83 300D
'86 300SDL
'87 300E
'88 560SL
'93 K2500 Sub

sheepish skinny seat covers

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD

I am hoping for a nice big set of Craftsman tools. Most of my current good stuff is kept on my boat and I can never find a tool at home when I need it. The other day it took me 30 minutes to find a phillips screwdriver.

Oh and a locking cabinet for the tools!

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Alan Hamm
'87 300SDL 277K Miles
'89 560 SL 68K Miles

Since my starter solenoid was frozen solid this morning, probably a new starter.

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)

. . . I buy it for myself. My lady friend, Miss Linda, couldn't find a clue about cars if you pinned said clue to her coat.

My plan is to pick up the chromed trunk handle accessory the dealer has, and get a new license plate frame to match. Brake tag next week (to satisfy the law -- not exactly a present for me or the car), and maybe I'll have the windows tinted (though that could wait until maybe March).

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-- Paul W. (The Benzadmiral)
('03 Buick Park Avenue, charcoal/cream)
Formerly:
'97 C230, smoke silver/parchment; '86 420SEL, anthracite/light grey; '84 280CE (W123), dark blue/palomino

Last year I got the gf a nice set of MB Palomino floor mats for the 240D - ordered them from MB. They were not the cheeseball mats (with giant stars, or "Benzo" scripted on them), but identical to the original mats. I was really excited to give them to her as there were none in the 240D at that time (we had just bought it). I'm single, but you married guys probably have already guessed the size of the lead balloon this went over as. Although she likes them, she said it was "the worst Christmas present ever". Ha! It's been a running joke this season. So, no more MB presents from me...

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1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD
1982 Mercedes-Benz 240D - stick

Oh man! Worst Christmas present ever? If a guy gave me floormats, he'd get extra "bf points" in my book. Floormats were actually on my list this year ...

But next time, maybe just roll up some roses in the floormats when you present them ...

I am reasonably certain that there is a large, red, wheeled, tool chest hiding on the premises somewhere for me.

I know for a fact that I'm getting a number of books on the Silver Shadow and Silver Spirit, because I ordered those for myself I also got permission to renew my RROC membership after a lapse of 4 years, which is practically permission to go shopping for a Roller in my mind

Kevin

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'85 300SD

back in the day i bought the first wife 2 cibie headlights for the plymouth duster. we were rallying a lot and i wanted her to be able too see the road out in the country. she understood but still wasn't overjoyed.

later when talking to her also just married friends about first presents for christmas she told everyone that i bought her headlights. after their stunned response she warmly rold them how much she liked tham and theu kept her safe. that was about the last time she defended me.

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currently
[1981 300 td tdidi 165500 dark brown/palamino-Brownie-mine-3k miles of ownership
1983 240d 162+++ Anthricite grey w/ henna red interior and hella lights-wifes car-Red

the above two cars are for sale
and can be seen on the cars for sale thread here. pix also available.


240d-144+ Manilla Yellow w/ palmino interior-greasecar kit-Blondie-the college kids car

23" gt 21 speed still on original tires-still got the nubs
21" khs tandem

I'm getting a new windshield for my 16. Woo-hoo!

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1991 300TE Sold
1987 190E 2.3-16v Sold
2009 Toyota Yaris LB
2008 Honda Pilot EX-L
1994 Toyota 4runner
1996 Ducati 900SS

a tool chest

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have no worries.....President Obama swears "If you like your gun, you can keep it