Unbelievably clean!

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nowhere near as spotless as your gem.....

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Finally got to drive this car today since purchase date. FINALLY the snow had melted enough and the roads were dry. Did I mention FINALLY? and it's just a tease, as more snow is expected Tuesday night.

I've been driving my Prius this whole time, which I call the toaster. I bought it for work, as I'll be driving at least 3000 miles a month and don't want to think about maintenance and the gas savings vs. reimbursement per mile makes it like a second income. Despite the negative hype, these are the cockroaches of the 2000s much like the 616-617s cars are of the 80's and 90's. Can't kill them.

I mention this because driving a Prius lets me really appreciate the characteristics of a well sorted 126. For a 617, this thing hauls. Reminds me of my old 300D after dieselkraut tuned it. Perfect shifts, near instant turbo response, but what my old 300D lacked and the 300SD has was a like new front suspension.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Yes, I think I will send him an email... Certainly a thankyou note for his impeccable custodianship.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

It sold at the auction for $2500, so right where you started on the 350SDL. My dealer buddy did have to pay fees, shipping from Texas, did some PDR on door dings, and to show a reasonable profit.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Holy cow great score! Looks practically brand new


Sent from an abacus

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

Yeah.. Amazing find. I'm jealous. Even though I'm not interested in owning any more w123s or w126s, I'd buy this.. you don't find these that nice anymore, or with as much history.. that car is ridiculously clean, and probably the nicest i've seen in awhile..

Where have I gone wrong in mu life choices that I end up with the cars that have been driven like they're rentals for 20 years?

Wow. Just wow. No doubt you stole that cat at the prices you mentioned.
Amazing find, do not let salt see that car. Drive it down here to TN and leave it with me for safe keeping

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1982 300D (w123, "Grey Car")
1982 300D (w123, "Blue Car")
2001 Ford F150 "Clifford" (The Big Red Truck)
1997 Dodge Ram 2500 12V Cummins
1996 Dodge Ram 2500 12V Cummins
Previous Vehicles:
1995 E300D, 1980 300SD, 1992 Buick Century, 2005 Saturn Ion

No, it is safer here in CA with me and my 350SDL . No salt ever around here!

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All Diesel Fleet
1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

LOTS of parts for sale!


EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html

I sent an email to the previous owners and heard back today. He wants to give a more detailed response about the history of the car when he has time, but forwarded these pictures. They were very happy to find out where the car ended up.

Looks like the wife wanted a small, fun to drive car that matches their Range Rover Sports.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

I'm a bit biased but I don't think a Mini would be an "upgrade" for most of us. At least the PO took care of the car. Times change and not many people these days want to drive or maintain a W126 sedan. Luckily, the car found its way into good hands. I wish my cars had the same fate before my ownership.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

Looks like it was well loved.

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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.

you seriously need to "show" that car with all the extras displayed. it's very very impressive.

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1982 300sd from craigslist $800 greased on one tank with NO CONVERSION in the Hot Texas Sun. (currently dead & awaiting engine damage investigation and/or longblock swap)
new daily: '03 vw 5speed jetta tdi wagon. bagged&chipped

now thats just dead sexy!!! maybe one day i can find a winning lotto ticket... hmmmm.. but seriously awesome find...

There are most definitely several "high level" aerospace/defense industries around the Dallas/Ft Worth area. This area has been quite the hub for the industry dating back to at least WWII, Chance-Vought, Lockheed-Martin, Grumman, Textron Industries (Bell Helicopter) just to start with.

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Dedicated to the preservation of antique Mercedes Benz's, one rusty ol' bucket of bolts at a time!