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Old 10-10-2009, 01:54 AM
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After roughly 60k miles nearly troublefree (240k-300k) Im going to be needing a larger vehicle as the 87 300D will be too small for a 3rd kid. This car has been great thru thick and thin and I will be really sad to see her go. I wish there was some way to finagle a 3rd car seat in the back but its just too small.

A brief history of time with this thing (for my own sentiments) :

Bought at 239k from second owner with all records and even the original sticker! This car has made me appreciate the engineering that went into the MB's from the 80's. At 250k I put on the Frybrid veg oil kit which has run flawlessly for the last 50k miles and probably has saved me $6k in fuel alone. Ive taken her on long car trips and used it as a daily with just about no problems. Ive used it as a power generator during the Atlanta tornado in March of 08, where it sat idling in the driveway for 12 hrs powering refrigerators and TV's (its got the 120 amp bosch in it), all the while getting pounded by 50 mph winds and hail, and running on wvo. I cant say enough about the design of this car, if I had the chance to build a new car, it would be based on this thing for sure.

So...whats a good SUV recommendation for a family w/3 kids? Been looking at the Exped, Sequoia, Pathfinder from 07 on. Man its going to suck paying for gas again but I guess its enivitable. Still thinking about the SDL but I dont know if even that is big (wide) enough. I will surely look into it!

Also wanted to say what a great forum this is. Ive learned just about everything from fellow members, having never owned a diesel before. You guys are great and Im sure I will be back at some point. I will keep the 300D until early next year but then it will sadly be departing my garage. I doubt anything even newer will be designed as well as this thing is.
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Old 10-10-2009, 10:50 AM
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My family loves our 04 expedition. It has the 4.6L gets 15 city, 20 hwy (with her light foot driving, not mine) Will haul 8 has AWD and 4WD. front and rear heat/AC.
My older kids and I comute in the MB's. But the family, or with the wife it is the expy. Vaction in the CC and TT.
Also in 04 ford lowered the rear seat floor to match the middle, so even my 17 yr. old is comfortable in the back.
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Old 10-10-2009, 02:15 PM
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Old 10-10-2009, 04:28 PM
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Mercedes Sprinters offer many options. Why stop at 3?





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Old 10-10-2009, 04:37 PM
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Mercedes Sprinters offer many options. Why stop at 3?





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Old 10-10-2009, 04:51 PM
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Oh man, please don't go from a veggie oil burner to a gasser suv. I will never own one. I've driven an Escalde on a number of occasions and hated it.

There are better choices out there. Wagons or even a minivan is better than an suv. My sister-in-law just got a Mazda 5, seems to work well.

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I have fond memories of being the 3rd kid in the back of my dad's early 60s volvo. With my sister 10 years older than me, it was a tight fit until I hit age 4.

Go for the benz wagon. Did anybody see the "top 10" list of great cars for college bound kids? On the list is the W123 wagon.

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Here you go....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300TDT-TDT-Rare-Low-Mile-Florida-300TDT-Wagon-300-TD-1987_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem2556b9faffQQitemZ160368818943QQptZUSQ5fCar sQ5fTrucks
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Times have changed and there were no SUV's and Mini Vans when our kids were young.

Bought an old "Olds" Wagon with wood on the side! and a third seat!

Remember those?

Worked fine lasted long time.

If you have kids buy something that takes a beating and keeps on ticking with enough room but not pricey but safe.
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Old 10-11-2009, 10:41 AM
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Since you talk about solid engineering, the G Wagen is still the prime example of what and how solid engineering should be defined. Check out Craig list for a used diesel G.
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Old 10-11-2009, 11:28 AM
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Or, if you'd really like to hang on to what you've got, you could acquire three child seats that fit in the back seat. This guy did it with a Prius.
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Old 10-11-2009, 12:09 PM
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Or, if you'd really like to hang on to what you've got, you could acquire three child seats that fit in the back seat. This guy did it with a Prius.
Thanks thats a good link, maybe we can keep the wifes baby SUV.

Ive just bought Joe's 87 SDL so Im covered! Will post pics when I get more time!
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Old 10-11-2009, 12:32 PM
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Old 10-16-2009, 09:55 PM
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Thanks thats a good link, maybe we can keep the wifes baby SUV.

Ive just bought Joe's 87 SDL so Im covered! Will post pics when I get more time!
And so now the 87 300D is for sale

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Old 10-16-2009, 10:12 PM
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And so now the 87 300D is for sale

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Joe's car that was Hattie's old car? The one with velour seats? Say it isn't so. There is nothing like MB tex with kids.

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