our version of the famous italian tuneup.take 25 cm of fresh white snow,1 set of partially worn all season radials,1 300tdt and 1 large driveway that im too damm lazy to shovel and viola.no chance of a speeding ticket either

...and don't forget to yank her down to low gear so she don't start off in second, eh?

Michael- my car came from Waterloo, previously owned by Blaine at B&L Motors. Do you know him? (Maybe I've asked this before- don't remember).

Dave

1976 White 300D, W115 "Pearl"

Even better if you have a driveway on quite a hill! The last little while I could just get up the driveway with little to no throttle. Anything more and I would slip. That's what you get for having a sloped driveway. Always bites back at you in the winter.

Which cars start off in 2nd gear from a standing stop? I know my car definitely always starts off in 1st gear because it always shifts up 3 times after starting.

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1991 MB 300D 2.5 Turbo (207000km) (now gone)
1993 Audi 100 CS Quattro (300000km)
1999 VW Jetta TDI (290000km)
2002 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro (150000km)
2005 MB E320 CDI (34000km)

The '75 and '76 W115 Diesels, and I think someone mentioned early W123's start in 2nd, unless you floor it, or pull stick to "L" then back to "D" before starting. Not sure about the older 200 and 220D, or about the gassers.

Dave

oh yes b+l.i know it well just a 5min drive from my place.my son who is now a liscensed mech did a high school coop stint there.at that time was run by wolfgang who i beleive was the original owner.fascinating place with all those bugs and benzs.ive beleive ive seen your car there.if its the one i think it is nice car.not too many 115 still roadworthy up here

Here she is... hood star was ripped off on my 3rd day of ownership.

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very nice dave.brings back some memories.over the years i have owned a 73 220d.74 240d,75 and 76 300d.loved those cars.if you still live in the area i know of another mbz mech out on regional road 17 in bloomingdale.ya cant miss his place.lots of interesting benzs parked in front.if i see a roosterhead around town with your tristar on a chain ill let ya know.LOL

Actually I live in Sackville New Brunswick- home of CBC Shortwave. I bought the car from Blaine through e-Bay.

It's a University town here, so lots of kids with interesting neckwear, but haven't seen a hood-star yet. If I ever do, I'll be yankin' somebody's chain!

Happy New Year

Dave