I wonder if this is factory? If it is, it certainly negates all arguments that I have seen about Mercedes feeling that a turbodiesel is not compatible with a 5 speed manual. PS-This is not my car.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4561642572&category=6330

Tom

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1993 300TE
1984 300D
1984 300SD
1976 BMW R90S

Nice car!...but too bad....it's a NA 617.

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1974 240D 3.0L 4(M) - 250K -OM617.910 + 300D FW + Rajay turbo power!
1977 6.9 3(A) - 84k

Bet if you run the VIN it comes up as an automatic............

Euros did not get a turbo...and the US modles did not get a stick.....


and thats a euro model.

5-speed is pretty rare however, most were 4 speeds....

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Nice car but, that fellow has all the makings of a Peach pie seller. Didja see all those 'private' auctions?

Notice also that it has ABS and the ACC? My Euro 240 has ABS and ACC too.

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At least the claim is 27 MPG and not 40.

I personally don't like the blue interior. Bamboo or Palomino would be nice with black dash.

D

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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.
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1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD

Every component is finely balanced. The car performs throughout its speed range ( 0 - 110mph) with extraordinary grace and power. Meticulously maintained - all engine fluids and lubricants are changed every 2500 miles. This machine is tip-top and road-ready. Pick up and drive ANYWHERE in the USA.


Guess his technicians missed the burned out light (instrument panel pic) Is that a 500KM badge on the grill?

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Its a Gray Market car, imported, and its non turbo, not anywhere in the auction does he mention the word turbo, I even used the "find" command in FireFox to make sure. Its a normal Euro-5 speed 5cyl NA 300D, my dad remembers driving them when they were new and he said they were a blast. (He's a native German) You can also tell right away from the much smaller euro-bumpers on the car.

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'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)

Wow, that is a really nicely equipped car for a euro - ABS, ACC, wood, and power stuff. But... its been smacked in the rear; note the US bumper and taillights. And isn't the VIN listed for a wagon? (.153 vice .130)

Cool car. Too bad you'll never get the fish smell out of it.

Tom

What's that discoloration by rear jack-point? Shouldn't the VIN be a WDBA123XXXXX type?

That's a steep price for that car. The same money buys a really nice 400E.

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'80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980.

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1992 400E

Obscure detail alert: That engine has a M-type injection pump (like OM60X engines). Every OM617 engine I've seen over here, both NA and turbo has the MW-type pump, with the vacuum shut-off on the backside.

It's one of those sellers that make me want to puke.

All BS and no facts about the vehicle.

Then a demand for a deposit within 24 hours.

You can take a cab from O'Hare airport.

A documentation fee is added to the final bid.


I will be very pleased when it sits there at the end of the auction with no bids.

Parallel Obscure Detail Alert: My Euro 240 also has an M-type injection pump...quite different from the other pumps on USA-issue OM616s.

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of the obscure details already noted above. one not seen... no cruise.

i bet that is a sweetheart though.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

i'm contemplating on it.... too nice to pass up

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