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New 240D Owner
A few weeks ago I joined the forum and asked a few questions about the brake booster on a 240D I was looking at. Today I went ahead and pulled the trigger. Figured I couldn't go wrong for $1500. Looking forward to sorting out the few minor issues.
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What are those in the garage?
Perhaps you didn't go wrong but may end up putting several dollars into it before it's where you'll like driving it.
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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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Looks fairly good, but you know it's been wrecked right?
I miss my pastel blue wagon...
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Congrats on your new 240, Nice looking car.
Every once in a while you do have to dump some money into these cars. Do it right and you can drive a long time between deposits. Our 80 240 I got for free from the original owner. been a great 240, did probably drop in a couple thousand dollars in the past 5 1/2 years. The spedo showed 305960 when we got it and now up to 3832xx, and the engine has been flawless so far. These 240 will run for ever if taken care of. Charlie sent from my pos computer
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works |
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You'll be upside down, either in money or time....before you know it...
Need more pics, but I have a sneaking suspension...That most of the seats will be bulimic...
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Looks like a nice car to me. Why do you think its been wrecked John?
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Well, I already like driving it. The other cars in the garage are a '63 MG Midget and a '25 Dodge Brothers Touring. My teenage boys drive the Midget in warmer weather. Picked this up for them to drive as it gets colder.
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FWIW, upholstery is tear free. Drivers seat needs the pool noodle treatment I have seen described on this site to firm it up. I've got a pretty good idea of what I'm getting into. I owned a 250C for several years and did my own work on that. I'm just glad it runs and isn't a rust bucket. Thanks for the welcome, those who are welcoming. |
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If the springs are broken in the seat, the seat spring box in a W126 will fit in the w123.
Just remove the electric seat track and swap over your manual ones. It is an up grade over the 123 seat. If your 240 is an automatic, that is perfect for a teen age driver. Charlie sent from my pos computer
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works |
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Where do I apply to be one of your kids?
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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." |
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The pool noodle trick gets old,,, I have a seat spring here -> https://www.benzbonz.biz/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=1891
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Jooseppi, not taking applications to add new kids, but there are days when I'd be willing to make a trade. . They're good kids, though, and they seem to enjoy driving and working on cheap, somewhat Spartan classics vs. the newer boring cars their classmates drive. |
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Hope the kids are not in a hurry to go places! But a pretty safe alternative.
Dan |
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When my five kids were driving my cars I kept a few 240D's around at all times....last one drove my 300D's. Good cheap to maintain, safe handling and good in a crash cars. Love them!
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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. |
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I bought one of these knowing it will never be as cheap as an old Honda. But the whole point is to get the kids learning to work on cars. If you think of it as an investment in their education it's cheaper than a couple of courses at the local college.
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