I sold me '98 E300D tonight. I can't believe how depressing it was to watch that car go. The new owner commented on how it was nicer than his new Accord. His friend thought I had it repainted because it looked like new and so did the interior. It really was a nice, nice car. I am now diesel free. Does anyone else feel remorse after selling their Mercedes?

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)

I'd have trouble getting rid of any of these........and I certainly do not need three of them.

I am curious, however, as to why you would dispose of that vehicle.......a pristine example of the highly refined W210........with the turbo 606 for longevity. The combination seems unbeatable........???

i have had i believe 29 benzes counting a few parts cars. i now have four.

the only one i ever regretted selling was my 280e euro five speed.

and i have bought it back and am in the process of restoring it to operating condition at the present.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

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

It'd be too hard for me, I'd simply not be able to sell my 300SD. I changed all it's glowplugs and P/S hoses last night. Up next on the list is the steering damper/shock.

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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 agree with pawo, i do not think that i will be able to sell the 300 SD. its just a great car.

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1981 300 SD 213k miles "Stock for now"
1999 Super Duty 7.3L 113k miles
1981 300 SD 180k miles "Heavily modified" SOLD

It was strickly a financial decision. I have a work car that I drive to and from work. The Benz was strictly a weekend car. I have also been carrying large amounts of student loan debt for a long, long time. I thought I should just sell it any pay them down. I can honestly say I still did not feel any better after getting the check in my hand.

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)

I keep telling myself that cars can be replaced...but it still sucks to see a sentimental one go.

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82 300D....went to MB heaven
90 350 SDL....excercising con rods