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aklim · #16 04-12-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

We've heard this about 100X from you already. It's not a viable solution for most of us and very few have successfully done it.

Congratulations. Now STFU.

Why not? I have quite a few that work on Fords and Chevy. I'm sure as hell not blowing the techs while they work on my car to get them to work on my car. Just shop around. In any case, you want to shop around for a tech. You don't want to leave it and come back when it is done or you might have problems. Just like sex, once in a while for a short time, a blindfold is ok. Most times I want to watch what is happening to me. In this case, I want to see what you as a tech are doing to my car. I have already consulted the board and looked at WIS to get an idea of what needs to be done. If you differ, you had best come up with a good explaination

Hatterasguy · #17 04-12-2005, 12:51 PM

aklim why does sex always come into your posts about getting your MB worked on?

Does your dealership employ hot women to work on MB's?

Brian Carlton · #18 04-12-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

Why not? I have quite a few that work on Fords and Chevy. I'm sure as hell not blowing the techs while they work on my car to get them to work on my car. Just shop around. In any case, you want to shop around for a tech. You don't want to leave it and come back when it is done or you might have problems. Just like sex, once in a while for a short time, a blindfold is ok. Most times I want to watch what is happening to me. In this case, I want to see what you as a tech are doing to my car. I have already consulted the board and looked at WIS to get an idea of what needs to be done. If you differ, you had best come up with a good explaination

I don't differ.

It's just that finding a qualifed tech that will work on an older vehicle, outside of the establishment that he is currently employed, on the few occasions that you need it, and finding one that is in close proximity to you, is just about impossible.

It's a fantastic solution, and, no, I'm not suggesting that you are blowing Gilly when he works on the vehicle. It is simply impractical for most of us to find such a person.

Now STFU. Nobody wants to hear about you and Gilly anymore.

300sdlguy · #19 04-12-2005, 03:23 PM

A 1986 or 87 300SDL seems to fit the bill with its superior head & leg room. Buy the best maintianed 86/87 that can be found for the $10,000 max. Books and Records are key here, verify the car has been maintained by the book which is usually "overkill," but pretty much guarantees the vehicle will be it top shape in 2005.

aklim · #20 04-12-2005, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

I don't differ.

It's just that finding a qualifed tech that will work on an older vehicle, outside of the establishment that he is currently employed, on the few occasions that you need it, and finding one that is in close proximity to you, is just about impossible.

It's a fantastic solution, and, no, I'm not suggesting that you are blowing Gilly when he works on the vehicle. It is simply impractical for most of us to find such a person.

Now STFU. Nobody wants to hear about you and Gilly anymore.

Oh, Gilly isn't the only one. In fact, because he drives bus it is harder for him to get here. There is still two others for the MB but I can't name them because they work for a dealership. For the GM I have 3 techs in the wings.

When I had a Ford, I had 4 techs who could work on them. Also a tranny/rear end guy.

aklim · #21 04-12-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

aklim why does sex always come into your posts about getting your MB worked on?

Does your dealership employ hot women to work on MB's?

I love Porche Lexus and Mercedes. All porn stars

TBOX · #22 04-13-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Not to turn you off but I have a hard time recomending an 18 year old car to anyone who is not able to do a lot on their own. I have come to the conclusion through working on mine that it really isn't practical to pay someone $80 an hour to fix these cars. A simple repair such as a new blower motor can end up costing hundreds. Also with the kind of mileage you will be putting on it a lot will go wrong. You will probably have to do a front end rebuild, and the trans sooner or later. Not to mention all of the other stuff that comes up.

I think a very nice 98-99 E300D would be better suited to your driving.

I know a few people that drive that much and their company worked out a deal with them. It lets them buy a new car for under $20k every 4 years. It is a pretty good deal and it doesn't cost them much.

Thank you for your frank comments, this is a great forum.

Given a choice between paying over 50k for something I hope will be ok, what would it cost to restore a 300/350SDL to original specs or better? 20K? 25K? If the total cost of the vehicle and restoration is under 30K, and I get over 200K miles maybe even 300K miles out of it, I would call that a win.

My heart is set on a diesel S but logic will prevail if that isn't realistic. I'm self employed and I'm much better at working than fixing cars.

What do you think?

TBOX · #23 04-13-2005, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 300sdlguy

A 1986 or 87 300SDL seems to fit the bill with its superior head & leg room. Buy the best maintianed 86/87 that can be found for the $10,000 max. Books and Records are key here, verify the car has been maintained by the book which is usually "overkill," but pretty much guarantees the vehicle will be it top shape in 2005.

An 86/87 300SDL over a 90/91 350SDL?
What is the most I should pay for a pristine 300SDL? What would it cost to restore it to factory specs? Could I get 200k-300k miles out of it after restoration? I would over maintain the car to keep it running. I just want a good starting point.

Thanks again for the info.

Hatterasguy · #24 04-13-2005, 10:18 PM

I would look for a 300SDL because the engines are stronger, but I would not pass up a clean 350SD/L because chances are the engine would never go bad.

I paid $2,500 for my SDL in a somewhat neglected condition. By the time it is cherry I will probably have $15k+/- into it maybe pushing $20k. But I do 100% of my own work, I have only farmed out charging of the AC system.

A perfect sub 100k 1999 E300D will probably run $20k-$25k. However for $15k-$20k you can get a very nice example. Drop $1k to change all of the fluids, filters, battery, tires, and brakes. Then ride with usuall car problems.

If you really want a W126 I can't blame you it is my favorite MB model. I would look for a cherry example with perfect maintaince records.

Just a few from a quick Autotrader.com search:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=180021205&dealer_id=56108266&car_year=1987&make=MB&distance=0&lang=en&max_price=&model=300SDL&end_year=2006&min_price=&certified=&address=06460&search_type=both&advanced=&start_year=1981&isp=y&cardist=461

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=160848856&dealer_id=53926052&car_year=1987&make=MB&distance=0&lang=en&max_price=&model=300SDL&end_year=2006&min_price=&certified=&address=06460&search_type=both&advanced=&start_year=1981&isp=y&cardist=2590

or on the E300D front:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=180499558&dealer_id=10819631&car_year=1999&make=MB&distance=0&lang=en&max_price=&model=E300D&end_year=2006&min_price=&certified=&address=06460&search_type=both&advanced=&start_year=1981&isp=y&cardist=129

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=180665674&dealer_id=579702&car_year=1998&search_type=both&make=MB&distance=0&model=E300D&address=06460&certified=&advanced=&max_price=&min_price=&end_year=2006&start_year=1981&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=781

350SDL's:

Never mind these things command to much of a premium. $18k for a rod bender yeah right.

As with any MB maintaince history is more improtant then odo reading. These cars last a very long time.

TBOX · #25 04-17-2005, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

I would look for a 300SDL because the engines are stronger, but I would not pass up a clean 350SD/L because chances are the engine would never go bad.

I paid $2,500 for my SDL in a somewhat neglected condition. By the time it is cherry I will probably have $15k+/- into it maybe pushing $20k. But I do 100% of my own work, I have only farmed out charging of the AC system.

A perfect sub 100k 1999 E300D will probably run $20k-$25k. However for $15k-$20k you can get a very nice example. Drop $1k to change all of the fluids, filters, battery, tires, and brakes. Then ride with usuall car problems.

If you really want a W126 I can't blame you it is my favorite MB model. I would look for a cherry example with perfect maintaince records.

Just a few from a quick Autotrader.com search:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=180021205&dealer_id=56108266&car_year=1987&make=MB&distance=0&lang=en&max_price=&model=300SDL&end_year=2006&min_price=&certified=&address=06460&search_type=both&advanced=&start_year=1981&isp=y&cardist=461

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=160848856&dealer_id=53926052&car_year=1987&make=MB&distance=0&lang=en&max_price=&model=300SDL&end_year=2006&min_price=&certified=&address=06460&search_type=both&advanced=&start_year=1981&isp=y&cardist=2590

or on the E300D front:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=180499558&dealer_id=10819631&car_year=1999&make=MB&distance=0&lang=en&max_price=&model=E300D&end_year=2006&min_price=&certified=&address=06460&search_type=both&advanced=&start_year=1981&isp=y&cardist=129

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=180665674&dealer_id=579702&car_year=1998&search_type=both&make=MB&distance=0&model=E300D&address=06460&certified=&advanced=&max_price=&min_price=&end_year=2006&start_year=1981&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=781

350SDL's:

Never mind these things command to much of a premium. $18k for a rod bender yeah right.

As with any MB maintaince history is more improtant then odo reading. These cars last a very long time.

Thank you very much...

I have some homework to do. I'll write back after I begin the project and let you know how I do.

You and all the members have been a great help.

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