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02-07-2009, 08:33 PM
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1st road trip in the $100 TD
YeeeeHaaaaaaaaa
 I am leaving in the morning from San Antonio bound for Houston, I spent today flushing the transmission, filter, top fluids. etc. The filter and flush did wonders for the tranny going into 1st... not all together good, but it is going in. Bled the brake lines.....good pedal now, but the vacuum boost is not working, it is a very hard pedal as far as stopping. I should be fine as the interstate is only 1/2 mile from the start point, and less that that from the stop point so I needn't go through stop and go traffic. I also rotated the tires, putting the "maypops" on the front and the "willpops" on the rear  .I did get a chance to take it on the high way very briefly tonite and got it up too 65mph or so.....this thing has more shakes the MacD's  , but the steering was good and the motorran like a top. I got about $70 in it today, $85 for the Battery last week. and of course the $100 purchase price. If it makes it, Am I officially in the cheap wagon club? If not, Anyone interested in a parts car?
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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 
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02-07-2009, 08:52 PM
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A running and drivable wagon for under $1000 is an automatic Cheap Wagon Club member......
Maypops and willpops Good luck!
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02-07-2009, 08:57 PM
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No power brakes
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
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02-07-2009, 09:03 PM
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I bought my first car, a 1973 Plymouth Valiant for $50. I spent 10 times that fixing it up, etc. and it was still a POS. At least you're starting with a Mercedes. Try to get those safety items dealt with soon!
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02-07-2009, 09:09 PM
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Just a side note: A rear blowout is more dangerous than a front blowout... A rear blowout can set up a chain reaction of movements that throw the vehicle out of balance and can result in a spin or flip because drivers tend to overcorrect and "chase" the cars movements.
Have fun! 
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02-07-2009, 09:36 PM
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 "Buster" in the '95 Our all-Diesel family 1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car 2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022) Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762 "Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz." -- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970
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02-07-2009, 09:59 PM
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02-07-2009, 10:41 PM
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I still get the sweats driving my wagon - same as the day I drove home from the shady car dealer who told me "...we BELIEVE it is safe to drive..."
it is probably THE most stressful, reoccurring episode in my life right now.
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02-07-2009, 10:53 PM
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I just got a free Toyota Camry
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02-07-2009, 11:01 PM
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Sounds a lot my $300 1977 300D.
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Current cars: 2000 ML55 AMG, 174k miles 2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles 1995 S320, 207k Miles
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02-08-2009, 05:25 AM
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I'm leaving shortly..........please pray for me
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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
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02-08-2009, 06:31 AM
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$100 bucks for a wagon benz what a deal... Let's see what car did I purchase for $100...oh a 1986 dodge carnival, it was a nighmare, loves to stall in the freeway...
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Current Garage 2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress 1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs 2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver 1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car 1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap?? Sold 1987 300SDL 200K+ 1994 S320 181K mi 2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi 1999 S420 130K mi 1980 240D 360k mi 15+ Others that has come, stay and gone GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN  1995 E320 SE 220k mi 1984 300SD 350k mi
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02-08-2009, 07:33 AM
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What the heck is a Dodge Carnival?
edit: Oh, you meant a Plymouth Caravelle...ick that's one hideous contraction.
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Current cars: 2000 ML55 AMG, 174k miles 2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles 1995 S320, 207k Miles
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02-08-2009, 07:49 AM
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to lock the wheels up in a panic stop. My concerns do not lie with not being able to stop safely
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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
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