I test drove one and now I want one as well (no rust).

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1982 240D 4spd 232k (deceased)

I have a 1984 bought it with 129,000 miles about 4 months ago it now has 133,000 mile on it. It is my daily driver 27 miles to work one way.
I have redone the dash and replaced the theromstat. I tighten the alternator today noticed the belts making noise and the temp and fuel gauge were a little erratic not sure if that was the problem will fined out tomorrow.
everything works except the back up lights, shifter light and hazard lights.
It is running on 100% biodiesel The middle east can kiss my ass

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Moss Gate Bed & Breakfast
1985 300 TD GG done in by a red light runner
1984 300 CD Sold
2008 Titian
2000 Cadillac SLS
1966 FLH Sold
2003 Harley Ultra

I did not want a CD, but that's all I could find when I was looking. The last one I looked at was too good of a deal to pass up. I wanted to trade for a 4-door for a while, but after putting so much work into this one...it will be hard to find one in good enough condition. I don't want to do all that work again.

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My Primary Driver - '85 300CD - 4-speed conversion, 2.47 rear, lowered, euro headlights, rebuilding (not restoring so much)

Wife's - '08 Saab Sportcombi Aero

Riding a '03 Yamaha Warrior

This thread is making me jealous

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

I have an 82 with a four speed conversion. My #4 lovely daughter has it at Ball State and is really fond of it. She calls it Neville. It has a rebuilt motor and runs and drives really well. Its interior is getting pretty tattered (leather). The body is virtually rust free but is oxodized. It will buff up if you work at it though. Its navy blue. It has about 190K miles IIRC.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I used to really dislike the look of the coupe W123. It just looked "wrong" for some reason. I thought it looked so much better in a sedan.
I've kind of changed my mind in the last couple of years and have decided I like the look of the coupe now. Go figure.....

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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

Funny, it was just the opposite for me. As soon as I figured out that a W123 was what I wanted, I knew I wanted a coupe if I could find a decent one I could afford. Something about their style just looks so right to me. The general shape and overall proportions kinda' remind me of the 2nd generation 'Cuda notch back coupes. One of the sweetest looking musclecars ever IMO...



Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with the looks of the sedans either, and I'm sure I'll end up getting one of those too, eventually.

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1984 300 Coupe TurboDiesel
Silver blue paint over navy blue interior
2nd owner & 2nd engine in an otherwise
99% original unmolested car
~210k miles on the clock

1986 Ford F250 4x4 Supercab
Charcoal & blue two tone paint over burgundy interior
Banks turbo, DRW, ZF-5 & SMF conversion
152k on the clock - actual mileage unknown

That top one does look sweet, doesn't it!!!
I think my issue was the W123 vs the R107. [isn't that the SL chassis?]
But I have come full circle and would have no problem at all adding one to the fleet. Well, maybe one problem......

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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

I'm with you! Gorgeous! The fast back looks good, but WOW!

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83 SD

84 CD

I like the pure looks of the cuda fastback better, but whenever I see a notch back I think of the drag racers since it was lighter and thats what they all used.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

the 82:


cant seem to find any of the 83.

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350

Why does it make me sick when I see
pics of these cars out in the snow.

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project

Hey Jack, does this make you sick or is it only when the coupes are out in the snow?


My CD is in the garage now, but only so in case it snows tonight I won't have to clean it off in the morning before my wife leaves for work.

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Chad
2013 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL

1980 300cd non-turbo, 134k miles, Gold with Henna Red leather interior, working evil servo system and r12 A/C. Garaged for the winter, while my other, non-MB coupe takes the salt punishment.

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1980 240d
1999 SL500

I like both your cars.....

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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