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09-04-2008, 11:28 PM
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Yes!!!! 1983 300sd
I went and looked at a car this evening... it's a top shape W126... I thought it was a W123... but I got there and saw the 300SD on the back... I'm ALMOST positive that Mom will get it tomorrow... as long as I pass my driving test... If I can pass the test... I'm sure mom will help me get it!! There was absolutely NO rust on it... there were a couple little minor details... it has been mechanic maintained... has around 225k miles on it... the paint has a few spots that aren't the best... But overall... I REALLY LIKE IT!!!!!! I checked all the things that y'all told me to... and they all checked out... the one final point is I have to hear the engine start up cold...
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#2
09-04-2008, 11:32 PM
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New Old 300SD
Congrats (almost) Barike! Sounds like you're becoming familiars with these old beasts....update your post after you bring it home and have fun!
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"Those that turn their guns into plows shall serve and tarry for those who do not." Thomas Jefferson Last edited by mslinger; 09-04-2008 at 11:40 PM. Reason: add
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09-04-2008, 11:39 PM
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I'm working on it... There is a lot of stuff that is new to me... but I try to be a fast learner.... It'll take me a bit to get used to driving a diesel, much less an automatic... But I'll learn
 It'll be my first car... the ONE thing that getting it or not hinges on is IF I pass my driving test in the morning... And if I get it... I'll definitely be on here 
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09-04-2008, 11:43 PM
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Cool first car. You'll enjoy it. Chicks dig em!
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1987 VW Jetta Mk II - Daily Driver 1992 W201 2.3 - sold 1985 W126 380se - sold 1985 W123 OM617.952 - sold 1981 W123 OM617.912 - sold 1986 W201 2.3 - sold 1979 W123 OM 617.912 - sold
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09-04-2008, 11:58 PM
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If you can't pass the test then I guess you don't need a car.
 As long as you've studied-up you should do fine. I hope you've studied-up.........
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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
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09-05-2008, 12:04 AM
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You need to PM sailor15015. He's not around as much, but is a college student living in the OKC area and is very knowledgeable with these cars.
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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k  1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k  1980 240D Stick China 188k 2001 CLK55 AMG 101k  2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!! 
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09-05-2008, 12:07 AM
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Okay, will do... thanks for the tip... I'm going to bed for the night... If I get it... I'll be leaving early to mid afternoon to go down and Surprise my GF!!!! So we'll see... I won't have internet down there much... I will check in when I can though...
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09-05-2008, 12:41 AM
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parallel parking is real easy. Put your back tire parallel to the back tire of the car you are next to. Full lock to pull into the spot. When you see the curb disappear in your side mirror turn the wheel to straighten out. this is the easiest way to parallel park and you will get in the tightest of parking easily.
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09-05-2008, 12:56 AM
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Okay! Thanks for the tip!!!! I'll have to adjust my mirrors then... but I'll write that down and practice a bit in the morning!!!! That sounds a LOT easier than what I was getting from what mom was teaching me... With that tip
I should be able to get the car tomorrow!
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#11
09-05-2008, 01:16 AM
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just adjust them like normal driving and when the curb disappears just straighten the wheel.
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09-05-2008, 01:21 AM
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It works very well.
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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)
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09-05-2008, 01:24 AM
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09-05-2008, 01:46 AM
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I have a big day too and retiring now....  Good luck!
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09-05-2008, 02:34 AM
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The W126 has beefy bumpers...you don't need parallel parking skills
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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