I’m pleasantly surprised to read so many posts from young people about their MB diesels and the fact that their vehicles are often OLDER than they are. I wonder if they got their inspiration from a Dad or if they were just that smart that they figured it for themselves?

Anyway, it’s a good sign.

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Toblin

'79 300D, "Liesel von Diesel", 235K

I kid proofed the house....but they still get in

Well, I began researching cars when I was learning how to drive, and I was always interested in having a diesel (originally was going for a vw tdi...) but my dad worked in the MB factory in his college years (1980-84) and my grand parents both held high jobs there (in the stuttgart plant) and then I began to look into those models, and almost bought a black manual 240d but later opted for the 300SD.... I'm glad because I like the power... And then I became addicted, and my dad bought one for his daily driver (the 83) to replace having to use the minivan. I just love these cars Modern cars (most of them) just don't compare at all. I also like being unique, I'm the only one on my college campus with a MB diesel.....and I've only seen one other MB period....which is also pretty neat.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'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)

Yeah, my 300D is 2 years older and me and more reliable to boot... a lotta my peers dont like them cause they're "slow." Can anyone imagine someone with an 1989 Accord with NOS floormats and seat covers, light up shifter, and "racing pedals" telling me my car sucks? I wanted to just backhand him and walk away so badly.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

Haha, yeah. It is definetaly somthing you attribute from your parents. I am not sure how my dad figured it out though. After experiencing the reliablity of a diesel, I just gained a loyal attraction to it. He's like my best freind .

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Rod - Ali
1986 300SDL (w126) - 111k
1991 420SEL (w126) - 123k
1981 300SD (w126) - 205k (passed away 2/20/06)
1985 300SD (w126 - 185k
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CAR DNA has been in my blood since I was born. Before I could walk, I would crawl around the driveway and feel the tires on my parents VW 412 sedan and Audi 4000.

Fast forward 21 years later and I am still crawling around the driveway feeling the tires on MY 300DT, but with tire-shine in one hand and a rag in another!

Both of my parents have been german car nuts since I can remember, but I really fell in love with the 3 pointerd star when my mom purchased a w124 back in 1988. As I grew older, I really began to appreciate the craftmanship of that car. After a string of M-B's in my family, the time came for me to make a choice on what to drive when i turned 16. It had to be an MB. By the time I had reached driving age I had educated myself entirely on the MB marque, and had helplessly fallen in love with the W123 turbodiesel engined cars.

Since then I have owned 3 W123's, and my current one will hopefully be with me for the rest of my life.

As for others my age, it seems many are opting to look back 20 years to find autombiles that were built to last. Many of my friends drive W123's and other various models bearing the 3 pointed star. Once you experience the teutonic presence, solid engineering, and unbelieveable durability of an MB its hard to imagine driving anything else.

Thanks to all whom contribute to this forum!

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Nate

1995 E420
1992 BMW 525i
1984 300D Turbo sold
1993 Volvo 244 sold
1995 Volvo 944T R.I.P!


"The details are not details. They make the product."
-Charles Eames

www.cbs.nu

I also hope to have my car for the rest of my life.

Hardly any of my friends even have cars....its rather sad. Out of maybe 15 people 5-6 have cars....and those include: Chevy Corisca, Ford Escort, Geo Metro , Chevy Cavalier, and Chevy Malibu-2people Most people I work with drive econoboxes....carolla's....civics...cavaliers....old minivans....escorts....not a single mb owner and I've yet to meet someone with a diesel anything! (outside the MB group meetups and this forum anyways)


Speaking of meetups, here's my first plug to migrate it to Logan's Roadhouse in Grand Rapids....they just built a brand new one .4 miles off I96 from Troy/Lansing...... We could alternate Troy/GR/Troy/GR....so us poor GR-people don't have to make a 320 mile round trip every time....sound good??

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'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)

I'm 23... I like my VUE and drive the pants off of it, but I have always been a Benz nut. We've always had a Benz in the garage since I have been alove, but they have always been S class gassers. There's something about the 240D that appeals to me though.
...after a short break, I am back to hunting for a good one. I am striving to own one by the end of this year.
~D.J.~