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09-10-2010, 06:43 PM
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my mercedes testimonial
So after a weekend trip last weekend I now have alot to say about my car. I have been driving the 300sd for awhile now waiting for the injectors to come back for the 300d. I havnt really been to trusting of it, and dont drive it out of town. The car has alot of small problems, and I fear what could come far from home. Well we went on a trip last weekend that was 1 1/2 hours away, and I knew I was coming back for a truck pull on saturday. So I decided to take the risk and drive my car that hasnt been drivin much in the last 3 years. So all in all I drove a total of 340miles without a problem. I have a new found trust in the car, and am loving the fact that I still had 1/4 of a tank left after driving 340 miles. The trip yielded 25mpg with 50/50 65mph highway and 55mph. Now im just sorting out some climate control vaccum leaks tonight and am buying a parts car to fix the interior. Just felt like letting you know how impressed I am with my vintage mercedes. And by the way I still love the look I get when people hear the clatter comming and look up to see a truck and are shocked to see an old mercedes...
 Sorry for being long winded, but I just wanted to share my love for the vintage diesel mercedes.
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__________________________________________ 1987 300D(Erma)- #14 head, 193k 2003 TDI Beetle sold 1985 300sd sold 1987 300D(Ursala)- #14 head, 157k when sold 1987 300D(Wilbur)- #14head, 356,000+miles, sold after 7 days of owning it. 1992mercedes 300d- totaled and in a junk yard somewhere.. 1983 mercedes 300sd- scrapped 1980 mercedes 300sd first mercedes diesel-sold 
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09-10-2010, 07:37 PM
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Glad you are enjoying it!
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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.
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09-10-2010, 07:52 PM
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I hear you. I stay inside the AAA+ 150 mile radius.
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___________________________________________ '86 300 SDL '83 300D Astral Silver/Blue 354k miles.. 326k miles.. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...ine=1310252049
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09-10-2010, 08:21 PM
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We've had our '82 300SD and '84 300CD since new and still love them. When I pull up to the MB dealership in the 300CD, the mechanics come out to admire it. Mercedes haven't built better cars since.
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Houston, Texas 1984 300CD 235K miles, Elvira, one owner 1987 300TD 180K miles 1974 TR6 78K miles Sarah Jane, one owner OBK #27
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09-11-2010, 07:56 AM
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Glad you like your rides.
Good to hear you're keeping on top of things. I wouldn't hesitate to drive cross country in either of mine.
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83 SD 84 CD Last edited by toomany MBZ; 09-12-2010 at 05:40 AM.
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09-11-2010, 10:27 AM
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Glad you're enjoying it.
Just drove mine this week on a third 1400+ mile trip since May. 75 mph/26.1 mpg.
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Mine: 1987 MB 420 SEL - 66K (Dec 2019) Mine:1991 MB 350SDL - 244K (Aug 2011)- Totalled 9/14/2016 Mine:1981 MB 300SD - 326K mi (July 1997)-sold  Wife's: 2008 MB C300 Sport - 110Kmi (April 2009)
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