Comparing my 220D/72, to 240D/77 the obviuos differencs were in suspansion feel, the 220D had stiffer suspension, a lot more European feel, very tight going over railroad tracks, the 240D has better sound insulation, you get a little less of diesel click-clack inside the cabin, 240D is a little faster. both came with the same louzy AC systems.

Vahe
240D77/350K

I could still bid on this one - being in desperate need of a car

shall I?

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quoting 240DieselDog: "...the 115/240D is a better car than any that have since been built - that's *any* car from any automobile manufacturer."

Hell Teemeister. You MUST bid on it! I cant bring it to Phoenix but you could. At least it will be safe from corrosion for ever more here. One requirement though as I found the thing on E-bay is if you get it I have to come have a look see!

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

I guess it will go way over $4000 and I know "nothing" about this nice looking 220D. Damn it's tempting but also risky It's a lot of money... Peter, do you know a good MB mechanic in Phoenix who is a master on W115s?

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quoting 240DieselDog: "...the 115/240D is a better car than any that have since been built - that's *any* car from any automobile manufacturer."

Teemeister.

I cant say wether they are any good or not but I know of two places that seem to work on older Benz's in Phoenix. One is German Auto near Camelback and 7th Street I believe and the other that's probably nearer you is German Car Service at 7520 E. McDowell Rd. Scottsdale AZ (480)970-6776. He had quite a few older Benz's lying around when I went past there a few months ago. There used to be another Tirman Autowerk but that unfortunatly closed down recently.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

hey, blondie would beat that amputee and give me enought ime to eat a hot dog waiting for him to catch up.

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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