New owner, 1981 300CD without a turbo - Page 4 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#46 12-25-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by layback40

Both my 300D's (1980 & 84) have 180 km/hr speedos. Those low change points suggest a very slow top speed.
Anyway its been nearly a month since he posted on BW & there is 7 pages of requests for a pic. One would expect a pic of the outside first.

The US required 85 mph speedos with the 55 mph highlight through 1982 on all cars. The shift points are too high for a 240D. The chrome centers on the speedo indicate it is 1982 or earlier. The clock instead of the tach indicates it's a non-turbo.

I'm not saying I believe the thread.

layback40 · #47 12-25-2010, 11:19 PM

Thanks Craig,
I learn something new !!
Maybe it could be a 200CD import?
There was one on fleabay back a while ago in Australia.

#48 12-25-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by layback40

Thanks Craig,
I learn something new !!
Maybe it could be a 200CD import?
There was one on fleabay back a while ago in Australia.

We need better photos, those do appear to be US spec instruments. He also added a couple more photos of the interior of a CD to the previous posts.

vstech · #49 12-26-2010, 12:16 AM

one would expect any pics to be taken in darkness, since he just took the pictures...

vstech · #50 12-26-2010, 12:25 AM

on bw it looks like he started taking pics around 12ish in the afternoon... but over here he woke up after 2... one reply on bw is asking for a pic of the car... and he responds that if he posts pics of the car he wants friending... um, whAT?

and the "more pics" he has posted on bw are ... two shots of the inside of his trunk lid...

I'm seriously close to locking this thread...

Skid Row Joe · #51 12-26-2010, 12:31 AM

Well, not sure what the guy (English Bulldog's) question is, but the interior shots of the MB Tex look beautiful! If cared for out of the sun - that MB Tex is a beautiful thing!

Skid Row Joe · #52 12-26-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by vstech

on bw it looks like he started taking pics around 12ish in the afternoon... but over here he woke up after 2... one reply on bw is asking for a pic of the car... and he responds that if he posts pics of the car he wants friending... um, whAT?

and the "more pics" he has posted on bw are ... two shots of the inside of his trunk lid...

I'm seriously close to locking this thread...

I think the guy's just proud of his new car.......

English Bulldog · #53 12-26-2010, 12:45 AM

Picture of the Seattle License Plates.

Posted by IlikeMercedes
Would have recommended Barrier in Bellevue

English Bulldog
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Hope you can take pictures

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***** son I live 4 mins away from barrier...

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Didn't see it there. ... Even asked the technicians if there was a white 300cd, they said no.

Originally Posted by English Bulldog
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The mercedes dealership would be responsible for any car kept there. So it is very probably they would not disclose if a customer's car would be inside.

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Except they automatically know when I walk up that I'm a w123 guy... I'm a regular there and I've been going to the parts department since I was in the womb.

Most if not all of the customers cars are parked outside overnight, even the $160,000 s63's. They wouldn't give a W123 special treatment, especially if its worth a fraction of the amg's price.

Let me repeat that there was no C123 at barrier not a gasser not a diesel... NO C123!

dude99
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Location: Vancouver Canada
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" So far no pictures, was not at the shop he said it was... How the heck is this real?

MIKEY DID IT. (actually he was the only one to take the time to go take a look.)

English Bulldog · #54 12-26-2010, 01:59 AM

My wheels 205 65 15 with pirellis.
Last pics for a while.

Merry Christmas.
English Bulldog.

layback40 · #55 12-26-2010, 03:51 AM

Bulldog,
You have a nice car there , take care of it !! I have appropriately edited my previous post. Looking forward to providing you with any help that i can !!
In time you should find us to be a friendly group. Most would lend you the shirt off their back if your need was greater.

Skid Row Joe · #56 12-26-2010, 04:06 AM

I like Bulldogs. They are sweet dogs. I especially like the solid off-white colored ones as I believe the University of Georgia's mascot Bulldog is, in Athens, GA.

LaRondo · #57 12-26-2010, 03:21 PM

I'd rather have that CD than the Bulldog. Just in case there was a choice to be made.

Nice car! White over tan is a fantastic combo. We should see a front shot as well.

He sure managed to keep the tension up during his presentation.

Aquaticedge · #58 12-26-2010, 08:29 PM

Least it was 4 pages here and not the 7 over on BW

vstech · #59 12-26-2010, 08:36 PM

it looks like a great car, pics are always a good thing on these threads, glad to see you didn't hold us in suspense too long.
I hope you enjoy this forum, and all the help we offer!
turbo is usually a better choice for the sporty look of the CD, but it's hard to argue with such a pristine low miles example! WE LIKE LOTS OF PICTURES, so feel free to take many more angles of the vehicle, and plenty of shots of the engine compartment, and the underside of the vehicle as well when you get a chance!

LaRondo · #60 12-27-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by layback40

Thanks Craig,
I learn something new !!
Maybe it could be a 200CD import?
There was one on fleabay back a while ago in Australia.

I have never seen such a thing as a 200CD. If there was one down under, it probably was some sort of a homemade conversion.
CD models were not even available with diesel application back in Deutschland. They would be 230's or 280's, period.

But maybe there were some rare and awkward export varieties.