I realize this is a little off subject, but we recently moved to North Ft Worth (Keller) and I need to know some reasonable, reliable repair source alternatives for my 300SD and BMW 740IL when I can not do the work myself.

Dealers are not under consideration.

Thank you

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83 300SD 280K
78 240D 200K+ sold 10/07
94 BMW 740IL 220K

Zims 817-267-4451
MB Haus at 817-498-0075 this is Don Bolands place. He works out of his house.

Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car

I was going to say:

Dave and JimmyL as consultants; you should be able to handle anything. I wish I lived closer to .......well, some w126 experts.....several come to mind.

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
Cluster Needles Paint
New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

JimmyL has a saint of an indy if I remember correctly.

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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!!!

Dave posted it above Don Boland, MB Haus, 817-498-0075. Of all the silliness I spew on this forum, my advice to use Don is the best advice you could hope for!! Honest, extremely fair pricing [not bargain basement, but fair price for superior work], knowledgeable of gas and diesel, and best of all just a good dude! Great dude actually. And I drive over an hour to get to his location since I'm east of DFW. Worth it!
Can't help you with the Bimmer, but I got your MB needs covered!!
I even told Tyler that if he didn't find something local for his head gasket that it would be worth his trouble to bring it from Kansas to Don.
Just spoke with Don 2 days ago too. Was seeking advice on the future purchase of something on the W124 chassis......

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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

Thanks for all the replies.

Now I'll have to find bimmer help

Terry

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83 300SD 280K
78 240D 200K+ sold 10/07
94 BMW 740IL 220K

Zims handle Mercedes, BMW's and Porsche. Porsche is their primary area.

http://www.***********/

Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car

Does anyone know if he is still in business?

I got a Christmas card from him this year.....

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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

Thanks, will try his number in the post.

I just want to leave a thank you message on your picture gallery.