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03-27-2008, 03:58 AM
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300SDL vs 350SDL
I have the option to purchase a 91 350SDL w/ 230k or an 87 300SDL w/ 300k.
The 91 had lost oil pressure, then not driven and the 87 runs and drives great. Prices are similar. I am wondering what would be the best candidate for a swap into a 201 and possible rebuild. I will be mating it to my 2.6 5-speed trans, but i am not sure if i will rebuild it first or not. Which engine is more 'sound'? Is the 350 really expensive to rebuild compared to the 300? If i were to do a larger turbo setup later on down the road, would the 300 or 350 be better suited for the added stress? Thanks for your time!
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1993 2.6 (040) SportLinE 5-speed - Armed to the teeth w. roof rack/2x bike carriers/8x ski carriers/MB towing bumper 1993 2.6 (040) - deceased/reincarnated as a trailer. 1987 16v (702) - Now parting out(9/22/10)!!! - Email me your requests for 16v parts- Engine and full body kit avail!! 1987 300SDL (122)- For sale! 
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03-27-2008, 04:31 AM
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300, no doubt about it. The 350 can't even keep its rods straight with stock power.
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03-27-2008, 04:34 AM
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1993 2.6 (040) SportLinE 5-speed - Armed to the teeth w. roof rack/2x bike carriers/8x ski carriers/MB towing bumper 1993 2.6 (040) - deceased/reincarnated as a trailer. 1987 16v (702) - Now parting out(9/22/10)!!! - Email me your requests for 16v parts- Engine and full body kit avail!! 1987 300SDL (122)- For sale!
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03-27-2008, 07:18 AM
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I'd say that completely depends on condition and location..... Jim
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14 E250 BlueTEC black. 45k miles 95 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 66k miles 94 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 152k miles 85 300TD 4 spd man, euro bumpers and lights, 15" Pentas dark blue 274k miles
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03-27-2008, 07:54 AM
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Ditto. I'd be afraid to buy the 350 from all that I've heard about it. I'm with you on the color, too. I love big, black sedans.
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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century  OBK #55 1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles 2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles 2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles
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03-27-2008, 09:34 AM
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    i could part it out too, but ive only worked with 201s and 124s, so im not sure of the high value chassis parts off this thing. You would think i could get at least 750-1k for it if the bodys as nice as it looks.
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1993 2.6 (040) SportLinE 5-speed - Armed to the teeth w. roof rack/2x bike carriers/8x ski carriers/MB towing bumper 1993 2.6 (040) - deceased/reincarnated as a trailer. 1987 16v (702) - Now parting out(9/22/10)!!! - Email me your requests for 16v parts- Engine and full body kit avail!! 1987 300SDL (122)- For sale!
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03-27-2008, 09:35 AM
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I really like that color combo.
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03-27-2008, 09:36 AM
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1993 2.6 (040) SportLinE 5-speed - Armed to the teeth w. roof rack/2x bike carriers/8x ski carriers/MB towing bumper 1993 2.6 (040) - deceased/reincarnated as a trailer. 1987 16v (702) - Now parting out(9/22/10)!!! - Email me your requests for 16v parts- Engine and full body kit avail!! 1987 300SDL (122)- For sale!
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03-27-2008, 10:33 AM
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chuni, check your PMs!
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03-27-2008, 10:51 AM
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got it! Thanks for the heads up
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1993 2.6 (040) SportLinE 5-speed - Armed to the teeth w. roof rack/2x bike carriers/8x ski carriers/MB towing bumper 1993 2.6 (040) - deceased/reincarnated as a trailer. 1987 16v (702) - Now parting out(9/22/10)!!! - Email me your requests for 16v parts- Engine and full body kit avail!! 1987 300SDL (122)- For sale!
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03-27-2008, 10:55 AM
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I like the color combo, too. It looks pretty good from that picture.
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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century OBK #55 1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles 2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles 2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles
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03-27-2008, 11:26 AM
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Ok im pretty much convinced the 300sdl is the way to go! If you can think of anything to look for during the test drive, please post it here:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/217683-87-300sdl-prepurchase-inspection-list.html#post1805985 thanks guys!
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1993 2.6 (040) SportLinE 5-speed - Armed to the teeth w. roof rack/2x bike carriers/8x ski carriers/MB towing bumper 1993 2.6 (040) - deceased/reincarnated as a trailer. 1987 16v (702) - Now parting out(9/22/10)!!! - Email me your requests for 16v parts- Engine and full body kit avail!! 1987 300SDL (122)- For sale!
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