These guys seem to have a bad reputaion on this site for sending the wrong parts or crappy used parts. Has any one got a rebuilt tranny from them? I'm waiting for a shipping quote from Sunvalley. The rebuilds are about the same price but I am sure the shipping will be much more then the $300 round trip quote from Adsitco.

I have not.

But, I have a good used 722 out of an SDL if this is for your W126...

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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 think that there will be all that much difference in the shipping. But I know that from what I have read here on the Forum, never in my life would I buy something like a automatic trans from Adsitco. And they are almost in the next town from where I live. My advice is, go Sun Valley.

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Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. C.S. Lewis



1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!

Put it this way: Adsitco states in their purchase agreement (which their terms dictate you have agreed to by purchasing from them) that they will not pay the return shipping on the wrong item where it is their fault. This has been well documented. It may well be on their website, if you look hard enough.

Nor will your bank allow you a chargeback on your credit card, in such an event, because Adsit can show them that clause in the sales agreement.

Do you still want to buy something as awkward and expensive to ship as a transmission from that company? Even the best of vendors makes a mistake now and again. The company in question is very, very far from the best.

Your call .

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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

I think Sun Valley quoted me $250 for shipping on a trans. I haven't bought anything from them. I was just doing research. They said they would pay for return shipping on the core. Always heard good things about them.

Can't say the same about Adsitco.

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82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

I had my transmission done by Transpecialties, a big NJ shop that does a lot of Mercedes work. I couldn't be more pleased. While I was able to drive it in for an R&R, they also supply rebuilts. Give them a try, they may have an exchange unit for you:

TRANS SPECIALTIES | Remanufactured transmissions | rebuilt transmissions | transmission parts | torque converters

That is the first I have heard of them. I need to give them a call and see what they would charge to rebuild a 4 speed I am going to get for my 240D since they are within driving distance. I would love to use Sun Valley but shipping seems too expensive.

I noticed several years ago that there where some really decent larger transmission re builders in New Jersey. They have good reputatiions but one should still check before commiting. I think they dyno test every rebuilt they do. They did a lot of Mercedes automatic transmissions as well. About two grand if I remember at the time.

The four speed manual transmission unless it has an obvious problem is so tough that I would not bother to freshen one up. Unless it has a zillion miles on it or syncro issues. Mercedes put that transmission behind their largest car gas engines. They seldom work hard if at all behind the diesels.

One of their guys signed up here a few weeks ago and pretended to be an enthusiast giving reviews on the place . I'd say that's about all I need to know, along with their return policy.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

I'm actually surprised he's not already in here.

You guys beat me to it, I was going to say where's youngfun123 when you need a raving accolade.

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68 280SL - 70 280SL - 70 300SEL 3.5 - 72 350SL - 72 280SEL 4.5 - 72 220 - 72 220D - 73 450SL - 84 230GE - 87 200TD - 90 190E 2.0 - 03 G500

Nissan GTR - Nissan Skyline GTS25T - Toyota GTFour - Rover Mini - Toyota Land Cruiser HJ60 - Cadillac Eldorado - BMW E30 - BMW 135i

I just figured he got banned. Ah well, I guess well be seeing youngfun124 around soon.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Nope, he hasn't been banned. Just dormant since his 8 posts which raved about Adsitco.

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1968 220D, w115, /8, OM615, Automatic transmission.
My 1987 300TD wagon was sold and my 2003 W210 E320 wagon was totaled (sheds tear).

I double clicked on his screen name and hit "search google for youngfun123" ....

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(4/11/2020: Hi Everyone! I am still taking orders and replying to emails/PMs/etc, I appreciate your patience in these crazy times. Stay safe and healthy!)


82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

Nsfw? Lol.

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68 280SL - 70 280SL - 70 300SEL 3.5 - 72 350SL - 72 280SEL 4.5 - 72 220 - 72 220D - 73 450SL - 84 230GE - 87 200TD - 90 190E 2.0 - 03 G500

Nissan GTR - Nissan Skyline GTS25T - Toyota GTFour - Rover Mini - Toyota Land Cruiser HJ60 - Cadillac Eldorado - BMW E30 - BMW 135i