d00d.

My Chinese wife "didn't believe" that I had actually bought a car when I trekked off to get my 300SDL. As far as she was concerned, my dumb ass had taken a bunch of cash and flushed it down the crapper. It took till she was sitting in the car making the window go up and down and complaining about the lack of aircon that she finally "believed". Of course, it's only temporary. The moment I have to spend any more money on the beast full suspension of belief will recommence.

My heart goes out to you.


-Andrew

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1987 300SDL 172k

hmmmm, shipping from california... for an SDL... I gotta clear out my yard so I can snatch deals like this up when they come along... anybody want a boat, or a mercury wagon, or a 78 chevy pickup with no motor, or a 78 olds diesel sedan with a locked up block, or ... man I gotta clear out my yard...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

So let me get this straight - you spent $21k on parts over a 14 year period? I'd like to know where you can get a new car that cheaply!

zeet said Actually, this is on the 300SDL since 2003. The 240D was another $20K or so over the nine years I had it (but it still runs great for my brother). Again, cheap or expensive is not my reason for wanting to part with it. It's all to do with ensuring my matrimonial harmony.

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Casey Cooper
"From a long line of Mercedes ownership"

'86 300SDL 250K miles (Gone, but not forgotten); best diesel I have ever driven, too bad about the Achilles heel.

'81 240D 370K miles (Sold to my brother after 9 years and 150K miles of reliable driving!)

[Five other Mercedes in family clipped for less length.]

The first thing you said was something like "My wife, or my Mercedes" My EX-wife said I had to get rid of her or my motorcycle.. I still have my bike.

I love fixeruppers, but CA is a LONG way from TN, and I might feel bad offering what I can afford.

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Bill

Backyard Shadetree Mechanic, 30 years running.

1987 300TD
1988 300E (sold, sniff)
1999 S320
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Truck (Diesel)
2001 Ford Expedition
1988 Suzuki Samurai
On my list to buy: R129, for me, and a R107 for my wife.

My heart goes out to you. And if it will bring marital bliss, take it to a cliff, and let her push it off of it. Family, especially the wife, are far more important than a car will ever be. And if she is calling it your mistress it is time for it to go. And taker care of #1 (her)

Not being from CA where is Ladera Ranch? and shoot me a couple of pics. Or better yet post them for all to see. I do not know if my wife will let me get another, but I am thinking about it....

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83 300SD Dark Silver Dark brown inside

Heh,

No chick would come between me and my passions. She doesn't like it? She can take a hike. See ya later, kid.

But, I suppose in marriage you need to make amends. This is one of the main reasons I've decided to remain a bachelor.

How many women would put up with 3 W126' diesels?

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1987 300SDL (324000)

1986 Porsche 951 (944 Turbo) (166000)

1978 Porsche 924 (99000)

1996 Nissan Pathfinder R50 (201000)

The wife loves older cars. As a matter of fact, she wants to get rid of her '01 Isuzu Trooper and replace with diesel Isuzu Pup or perhaps old diesel Land Rover. She likes the smell of B100 in the morning.

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'81 240D 4-Speed 328K (Daily Driver)
'01 Cadillac SLS 135k (currently up for sale)

Post some pictures.
How much are you looking to get for it?

I wonder if the car would be up to a 1,800 mile road trip once it was started?
I'll be out in the LA area in two weeks.

I created a small web page with the pictures of the car. Go to

http://www.gbcnet.com/mercedes/300_sdl_pictures/

Since the Sherrif's Department fined me for washing cars in the street (CA Water Quality laws!), I couldn't wash it to make it look really pretty. Sorry for the afternoon sun creeping in. Also, there is stuff for me to clean out, and I figured you guys didn't need to see it, which is why I photographed it the way I did.

The wire dangling out of the glovebox is due to my now aborted project of adding a Boost gauge, Pyrometer, Ammeter, and Voltmeter inside the compartment.

As far as road trips, I don't see any reason it wouldn't make an 1,800 mile trip. Ironically, it was running better than it ever had! My concern is whether the hydrolock would be a factor when starting it again.

Casey

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Casey Cooper
"From a long line of Mercedes ownership"

'86 300SDL 250K miles (Gone, but not forgotten); best diesel I have ever driven, too bad about the Achilles heel.

'81 240D 370K miles (Sold to my brother after 9 years and 150K miles of reliable driving!)

[Five other Mercedes in family clipped for less length.]

Wow I really want that car, to bad I don't have the money laying around to make a deal for you.

But if you get really desperate and want to give it away, give me a call. Shipping from your location would probably run me $900.

I'd get an engine from Hitman, and swap them. Swaping a 603 looks pretty damn simple.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Yeah, I've got an engine, wish I could get the car here, I feel your pain Hattie. Looks like a nice project.

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Gone to the dark side

- Jeff

That's funny.

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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

You mean after you replace the head? Right now it would be up for the trip in the back of a truck.

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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

Alright, a certain someone (who knows who he is) sent me this link in a message (he knows me too well I think). I have a trailer, and am within a driveable distance (though barely at today's fuel costs). What kind of price idea are we working with? I know and understand you put money in it and we both know what it's worth as it is. Shoot me a message if your interested. (Wife's probably going to kill me when she finds out of this,lol) She is encouraging of my hobbies, just not my timing,lol. An SDL would be a bit nicer to cruise around in.....

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Chris
64 190D R.I.P.
80 240D W/617 engine -for sale
82 240D -for sale