Hello All,
This is a really sucky thing to say but my dad Dave Sidlauskas who's user name here was mattdave passed away October 27th unexpectedly at home.

He was a diesel convert and loved them with all of his heart. I am sure that he would want me to give thanks to all those who helped him with his exploits and to those who keep this site up and running.

Services will be held here in San Jose CA this coming Saturday. If local friends are interested in coming please IM or email me and I will send specifics.

--Matt

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KI6CCA

Current Stable:
1987 300SDL
1980 450SEL

Out to Pasture:
1982 300D KIA (Rice Rocket vs. 123: He hit me at 80-100MPH I walked away he went to the hospital. Sounds fair to me!)
1985 300D EURO Scrapped (got more money from state than car was worth)
1979 & 1980 300SD Great Cars!

Link to his member profile.

That sucks. I'm lucky to still have my 80 year old grandparents and my dad turns 50 this month.

We will miss him. He was a great member of the Diesel and Mercedes world.

I am very sorry to hear this! He was a valuable member of our little community here, and I enjoyed his posts.
I wish yall the best at this time.

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Matt, you have my sincere condolonces. Dave was a valued member here and his knowlege and gracious offers of tools to other members will be sorely missed.

We shall miss him.

Jeremy
N6WFO

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

I'm sorry for your loss. We'll all miss him.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

My condolances as well....and best regards to you and your family

Nick

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91 Toyota 4Runner powered by a 84 300SD driveline. Truck has 4:56 gearing on 31 AT tires, 2.5inch exhaust. Pillar mounted exhaust pyro and Boost gauges

Matt, I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. And you both came by for headlights or something a little before then, too.

I was going through my speed dial entries on Friday and said to myself that Dave's number is a good one to keep. Sigh...

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Sixto
93 300SD

We have lost a highly valued person.

God bless and help you all, through your time of grief.




With great sorrow.
whunter

I don't spend a lot of time here, but I do remember your dad. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.

Matt, sorry to hear the news. Your dad was great to deal with on the parts I sourced through him. He mentioned his health had complications but I was unaware of its severity. I too will miss his presence on the forum.

I guess it would be good to know at least one W115 is more complete due to his resourcefulness.

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

Matt, you have my sincere condolonces..We'll keep you and your family in our prayers...

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Looking for another Mercedes 300D or SD as a project vehicle..

Matt, sorry to hear about your father's passing. He will be missed. Best regards to you and your family.

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2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI - 103,000 miles
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI - 160,000 miles
2003 Ford F-350 PowerStroke 6.0 -- sold
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL -- 307,500 miles -- Retired
1991 VW Jetta GL ECOdiesel -- 429,531 miles -- RIP
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle TDI -- RIP
1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 Turbo -- sold

My condolances to you and your family Matt.
I just read a topic of him concerning a 6.9, and found the above line. Although I didnt know your father, I am sure it was a nice guy, with the right spirit.

Matt-

This is horrible news- I am so sorry. He will be missed here and with those he knew.

He was always on the lookout for rust-free junk to add to my fleet....

Rick

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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)