Testicles went with the TD I guess.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

keep em coming!

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No they went in the Prius......sitting on a battery pack, isn't so good for the low hangers

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I test drove a Prius 3 years ago and as I recall, it was super quiet, had a lot of pep and was very responsive and rode nice.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked

the newer prius ain't bad as far as styling. My objection is I get bored in new stuff, the car doesn't speak to me anymore.

You've traded up your engraved hand built wash tub made with brass and nickel plating for a new soulless washing machine.

It will be more efficient, but it might be boring. We will see what happens over time

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Don't they sell Jetta TDi sedans stateside?

I mean, you can even get a Chevy Cruze turbodiesel.....

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

It's true. I will definitely be bored now that I don't have things to fix and waiting on AAA. Those of you who live in a congested city with no garage will know what that's like.

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1984 300td euro turbo

If I lived in NY, I wouldn't even have a car. Im impressed already that you went to that trouble in the first place. If I had to have a car, id pick a bruiser busted up crown vic that I could beat the crap out of.

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I didn't have a car for 10 years in the city. I got the 300td because I always wanted it. I was definitely naive in thinking I could tackle and deal with the stress of fixing it. I had the car for almost 3 years. It's left me stranded a few times. I would have given up on the car a long time ago if it was for funola helping me and encouraging me to keep going. That the car was great. The biggest thing he helped on was when the fuel line was sucking in air from the cracked supply line.

I had family over a dozen times and there was something always wrong with it. I could not explain to them why I was driving this beater if I could afford a new car. The car would sometimes get rejected from garages because it leaked a little bit of oil or because it smoked a little or it smelled like diesel. Ya I would say things like "this car is a workhorse! Look at the miles! Show me a car with this much age that runs better than this? It handles so great and it's really comfortable on long road trips. Hey, they don't make them like they use to. This car has so much personality. You've got a soulless Altima but I've got STYLE" All those saying went to **** when I had to keep getting things fixed and THAT altima, was out cruising while I was under it trying to figure out what was wrong this time.

Eventually I had to give in. I could not keep up. I wanted a car that I could just drive and nothing more. Ya the 300TD got me lots of nods, waves and looks but I'm happy now with just being invisible.

I leased the prius c. So it's with me for the next 3 years. Maybe after I turn it in my situation will be different.

I'm not trying to say a new soulless car is better than an old one with balls and personality. It's just right for my current situation.

The best thing about living in NYC is leaving it every now and then. That's why I bought a car. Zip cars/renting are too expensive in NY. I like going upstate to visit friends and family.

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1984 300td euro turbo

I would not take this lying down, such a derogative comment.

Personally I would not keep a car in NY. It would be an old banger even if I do. Having said that, it looks like the OP wants a reliable car to get from A to B.

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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.

W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

Come on now guys...

Hybrids are good for some things. I used my Civic Hybrid to transport an OM603 on an 8-9 hour drive. It made a fine utility vehicle with exceptional MPG. Haha.

Even with my extensive MB collection, I'll admit it, they have their place for crazy MPG.

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1987 300SDL #1, 1987 300SDL #2, 1980 240D, 1982 300SD, 1994 S350, 1990 350SDL, 1991 350SD, 1985 300D, 2005 E320CDI

Gone, but not forgotten: 1981 300SD, 1982 300SD, 1987 300SDL, 1983 300TD, 1980 300CD, 1981 300SD #2, 1987 300D, 1987 300TDT, 1980 300D

I don't take offense to the "Testicles went with the TD" remark. He's just breaking my balls for owning a prius. It reminds me of when I was child and kids use to say stuff like that to each other. Glad we're all adults here

How does a car give anyone balls? It's ludicrous.

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1984 300td euro turbo

obviously you never hung some cast pot metal or injection molded child toy plastic balls on the back of your truck. You never felt the power this gives you, the invigorating sense of having balls that are visible to all. You feel tougher, larger, better looking, and of course, satisfied with your public balls in everyones face.

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1980 MB 240D Automatic - I-75 in Atlanta in the HOV lane. You WILL be conveyed a pair after that experience.

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1987 300SDL #1, 1987 300SDL #2, 1980 240D, 1982 300SD, 1994 S350, 1990 350SDL, 1991 350SD, 1985 300D, 2005 E320CDI

Gone, but not forgotten: 1981 300SD, 1982 300SD, 1987 300SDL, 1983 300TD, 1980 300CD, 1981 300SD #2, 1987 300D, 1987 300TDT, 1980 300D

JB3 You just gave me an idea. Maybe I'll buy one of those balls and put it on the back of the prius so if anyone asked where my balls are, I'll point to the rear.

Your Nutz - Welcome

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