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MBUSA dealer inventory for '05 & 6 CDI's =0
I checked the nationwide inventory of 05 & 06 E class cars, and there are only six vehicles, and none are Diesel. That leaves only a handful of sources for these cars. I have tried CL, Carfax, Cars.com, Auto Trader, and of course MBUSA. Out of all these sources, I can only find about six cars that are acceptable candidates (colors other than black, silver or gray). I am looking at burgundy, blue, white, and desert silver (acceptable) exterior colors, and any color but black for the interior. If anyone sees one that I might have missed that meets my criteria, I welcome the lead. Of course the closer to CA the better, but I will consider one as far away as the east coast if it is the right car. Thanks, Rich
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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 |
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I had a leaking injector on my CDI when I bought it from Tyler. It had been leaking for some time when I bought the car. I successfully repaired the leak. Thoughts: 1. You need the extraction tool. I bought the $500 Baum toolset. Looking back, one might have been able cobble up a way to do the job without specialty tools, but the risk to an expensive injector justified the tool for me. I still ended up having to machine a part or two, in order to get the tool to fit correctly. 2. The schmutz that is a byproduct of the leak is as durable as fossilized amber..... This hard, black material will fill the head cavity, and is tedious, and necessary to remove completely to expose the injector and it's clamp. 3. The process itself is straightforward, access (once cleaned) is good, it did take some fiddling to get the injector loose from it's bore. 4. You need to face off the seat at the bottom of the bore to remove any "steam cuts" before reassembly. The Baum kit has a nice tool for this part. 5. My first try at this job was made more difficult due to the longstanding problem. Had I caught this in the early stages, I could have saved a lot of time cleaning and coaxing........ 6. Smell. If you smell diesel fuel or fumes, check the injector seals. In my case, I could smell it through the HVAC system ducting. In severe cases, you can hear the leak "chuffing" when running. After I cleaned the cavity, I could hear the leak, as well as smell it. 7. We've had 4 of these CDI's in the immediate family, and so far, two have had the problem. 8. I've been driving MB diesels for decades, starting with W115 220 diesels, W123 240D, 300D,300T-D, all three W124 versions..... and my favorite by far, is the CDI. Sure, it's more complex, requires an investment in diagnostics and tools, but it's relatively easy to work on (like 10 minute glow plug exchange) and the power is amazing. Plus, in over three years and 35k miles, I consistently get over 40 mpg on the highway. Overall, still love the car, but it is eleven years old and with 200K miles I don't expect this car to be trouble free (It's not ). The diagnostic computer (Xentry) is crucial to home maintenance, but it is not cheap. Cheap, that's the word, these cars are fantastic automobiles, but they are not cheap to run compared to iconic diesels like the OM 617. But, you get what you pay for. Drive a W211 back to back with a W123, and the W123 feels like you're driving a forty year old car (actually, you are ). Safety, economy, performance, and quality, it's difficult to name another car that does all of this so well. Jim
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14 E250 BlueTEC black. 45k miles 95 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 66k miles 94 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 152k miles 85 300TD 4 spd man, euro bumpers and lights, 15" Pentas dark blue 274k miles |
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Jim, thank you so much for the info. I was looking at some youtube videos, and one guy used oven cleaner to remove the worst of the black sludge, it looked real good. When I get ready, would you be willing to rent the tools for me to do the job? I am sure that whatever car I get, it will have some amount of black death that will have to be dealt with. I am excited about the chance to finally enjoy the experience of owning and driving one of these cars. I thought I could not get much better than the '99 E300 W210 I had for a few years (my friend loves it and drives it every day), but the consensus is that there is a measurable difference between those two, let alone the CDI vs a W123. I am surprised that the CDI is not on the list of the top 10 best Mercedes-Benz automobiles: Top 10 Greatest Mercedes Ever Built
My search continues, and will not be done until I have just the right car in my garage. Lord willing, that time will be soon!
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You can read all about it on the first page of this thread.
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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 |
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If it's $3K more than your budget of $9K, is a 39K miles car not worth the extra $3K, when you're looking at CDIs with up to 150K miles on them? Add a Carmax alert to your mix of sourcing. They pop up frequently on that. You'll have to ferret out the E320 gasoline burners though. Carmax does not have a filter on gas/diesel. Did you create an AutoTrader.com 05/06 E320 CDI alert yet? I don't get many notifications, because I will only buy under 45K miled CDIs from a dealer. Preferably, major brand car label dealer, where the CDI was traded in- not bought at some auction by a low-end shady smalltime dealer. |
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Seriously, 9K is all I got, and that is stretching it a bit. I do have a cars.com alert, and will probably set up others if I can figure out how to do so. My friend inspected one for me today, and it is very nice in every way=NO black death whatsoever. It is just above my budget (asking price), but I will try to get it delivered, and below my budget.......Rich
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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 |
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If $9K is your upper limit number, then that's that.
My problem is finding the right car, (used) not necessarily the right priced car. What I'm looking for now, a slightly used C7 vert with M7, equipped almost exactly like I want it, and a CPO - Certified Pre Owned w/full-factory warranty) car - it's a difficult process to hit paydirt. I hate to break down and buy new, but I can always do that. I just like the shopping for a deal aspect of buying used and saving $jack$! . |
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Found one- great engine and suspension, interior not great
I am looking at an '05 that is wonderful in a few areas (engine, suspension, springs), but the interior has issues. I don't know if a good cleaning will bring it back, or if it is just too worn. What do y'all think? Also, this is what an engine looks like without a hint of "Black Death".
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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 |
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It appears there are a lot of grease stains on the interior. Hopefully a good detail can clean this up.
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I may have the guy detail the car before making a decision. Mechanically it seems great. However, there is some bad clear coat areas, and that is not so good. As much as I like this one, I may pass on it.
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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 |
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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 |
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