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Best pre-1985 Merc for long distance cruising (1100m+)
Petitioning the wisdom of the masses.
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the 85SD with seats upgraded from a 90+124 would be my ideal. the flat design of the 126 pre85 (even in perfect condition) is a tad flat and uncomfortable for my tastes.
if you must stay in the 85 era, a euro 85300D would be a 124, and that'd be my choice... better aerodynamics, and power, also better fuel economy and comfort in the seats with cloth material. |
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126 300 SD. By far the most refined driver of the era.
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I know you said pre 85 but by far my SDL is the ultimate long haul cruiser. I have done many jonts in that car and it always get raves from the passengers. It's roomy, solid and classy. Owning both the SD and SDL they are truely two different animals there more like brother and sister than sisters.
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85 300D.
When I drive to Ithaca, I put my chair in a reclined back fashion and put on some tunes. Cruising at 73 mph and it's like driving an armchair. Absolutely love it.
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14 E250 Bluetec "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 153k miles 06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 171k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU 91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion 19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi Fourteen other MB's owned and sold 1961 Very Tolerant Wife |
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I came to those crossroads as well. Sink the dollars into it and do it right or move it on down the line. I am very happy with my decision.
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BENZ THERE DONE THAThttp://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...c/progress.gif 15 VW Passat TDI 00 E420 98 E300 DT 97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME! 97 S500 97 E300D 86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D 86 300SDL (o\|/o) |
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My wife had this unreasonable notion that I could only have TWO Mercedes....imagine that!! So I had to sell the SDL in order to acquire the 91 300D.
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14 E250 Bluetec "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 153k miles 06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 171k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU 91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion 19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi Fourteen other MB's owned and sold 1961 Very Tolerant Wife |
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I agree with the comments on the SDL. I just did a 2500 mile trip with my wife and kids and our SDL was very comfortable. We were even able to fit a full size cooler behind my seat so we didn't have to stop for drinks and snacks.
I just finished rebuilding the entire front end so I'm looking forward to the next road trip.
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So, Chad. Should I send a copy of your post to my wife? In her new mini-van, the cooler has to be placed in the rear trunk area. I miss driving my 300SDL.
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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 |
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I'm getting the front end aligned next Tuesday at my trusted indie shop. They're replacing the compressor clutch and getting the AC back online as well. Coda is almost into maintenance only mode.
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Chad 2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE 1998 Acura 3.0 CL 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 |
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Any SD.
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It's just damn hard to beat the 126 chassis for long trips.
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Agree
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This is true. Even a POS W126 is comfy on long trips.
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