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Looking at 2 126s tomorrow...help
Looking at 2 w126s tomorrow. Anything in particular to look out for? One isn't running. Thanks.
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Meek 1977 Volkswagen Golf GTi (sold) 1981 Audi 5000S Turbo (sold) 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit LS 145k (sold) 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTi 150k (sold) 1984 Saab 900 150k (sold) 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX 1.8T 20V 1985 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.0 160k(sold) 1986 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-16 188k (sold) 1988 Volkswagen Fox 161K (sold) 1990 BMW 525td (Sold) 1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 100k 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo 55k (sold) 1996 Volvo 855R 140K 2001 VW Jetta Wolfsburg 16k (sold) |
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What models?
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TC Current stable: - 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL - 2007 Saturn sky redline - 2004 Explorer...under surgery. Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth |
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300SDs
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Meek 1977 Volkswagen Golf GTi (sold) 1981 Audi 5000S Turbo (sold) 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit LS 145k (sold) 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTi 150k (sold) 1984 Saab 900 150k (sold) 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX 1.8T 20V 1985 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.0 160k(sold) 1986 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-16 188k (sold) 1988 Volkswagen Fox 161K (sold) 1990 BMW 525td (Sold) 1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 100k 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo 55k (sold) 1996 Volvo 855R 140K 2001 VW Jetta Wolfsburg 16k (sold) |
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RUST in jack points, under trunk buckets, hinge pockets, and under battery tray.
broken parts sounds during cranking...
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! ![]() 1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! |
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Thanks
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Meek 1977 Volkswagen Golf GTi (sold) 1981 Audi 5000S Turbo (sold) 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit LS 145k (sold) 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTi 150k (sold) 1984 Saab 900 150k (sold) 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX 1.8T 20V 1985 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.0 160k(sold) 1986 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-16 188k (sold) 1988 Volkswagen Fox 161K (sold) 1990 BMW 525td (Sold) 1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 100k 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo 55k (sold) 1996 Volvo 855R 140K 2001 VW Jetta Wolfsburg 16k (sold) |
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The non-runner should be cheap. If it has enough good parts, load & go. For both cars, be concerned 1st with rust, 2nd with what doesn't work, Windows, Sun roof, locks, climate control (heat AND AC), Seats in good condition (pita to find good seats close to you).
Engine cold (sat over night) - starts easily 1st glow? Running, loosen oil cap, should just sit there, not blow all over the place (see youtube). Check for rust under bottom of rear glass. Take a small curved pick & you'll be able to reach under seal & feel rust. Frequently can see it. Tranny shifts smooth with good acceleration. Stops smooth and straight. Pedal firm, not spongy or pulsing. Count the dollars to make into a daily driver & offer accordingly. ABOVE ALL - Do NOT FALL in LOVE. Cars are available. You don't NEED this one. Take cash. Ben Franklin drives a good bargain lying on the expansive SD hood. Make sure title matches numbers.
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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do. |
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Cars looked crazy rough. One supposedly had everything working sans sunroof. Interiors: dash, panels, knobs, seating surfaces were like post-Armageddon. Low rust. Relatively low miles 170-240. Neither were currently running, but one only because it was being 'gone through'. Thoughts? Pricing? Think they were 82 and 83.
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Meek 1977 Volkswagen Golf GTi (sold) 1981 Audi 5000S Turbo (sold) 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit LS 145k (sold) 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTi 150k (sold) 1984 Saab 900 150k (sold) 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX 1.8T 20V 1985 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.0 160k(sold) 1986 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-16 188k (sold) 1988 Volkswagen Fox 161K (sold) 1990 BMW 525td (Sold) 1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 100k 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo 55k (sold) 1996 Volvo 855R 140K 2001 VW Jetta Wolfsburg 16k (sold) |
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Pass on these two cars. Be patient and the right car will come to you.
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offer $1K for the pair, scrap prices are high right now, and the parts are needed when you get the right car.
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! ![]() 1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! |
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