Yes we have paint issues here in Tucson, but as you see cars here never rust. The chassis will last forever and ever if you replace the rubber and paint it.

Source a crack free dash from someone in lives in a frozen wonderland and it'll be perfect.

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'84 190D 2.2 5MT (Red/Palomino) Current car. Love it!
'85 190D 2.2 Auto *Cali* (Blue/Blue) *sold*
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a free TD in Tucson? Man, I am envious! BTW, I am very near Tucson and would be happy to help your family friend dispose of any extra parts or cars!

Good luck with your new car and share some pics when you get it home.

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2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Turbo Diesel 4x4
1994 GMC S-15 pickup 4.3 5MT
1985 300 SD
1978 300 CD
1962 220-S Fintail - awaiting restoration

Well, I knew from conversation that the front pair of mounts had been replaced recently. The vibration at idle indicated motor mounts or trans mount. When driving the car on the street, the driveline banged when the trans downshifted, which can be either the trans mount or the front flex disk.

Since I'm going to be maintaining the car remotely for the next year, I'll bring both items with me and change them out when I'm out next.

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

I'm now regretting junking a 280E with a perfect dash earlier this year. Not to mention giving away a pair of euro bumpers and headlights to a buddy from the 280TE which went at the same time. Which also had a trailer hitch..... Never say never......

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

The TD IS home. I'll join it when I retire next year.

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

Same radio that was in my 83 300D and 83 300SD. Same button layout as the GP radios in W124 series up to the early nineties, but a smaller LCD display. These early radios also had a feature that would allow you to program in an auto turn on at a specific time. Wouldn't want to miss Rush....

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

We had just sold her 95 E320 wagon last month, and she was sad to let it go, but we needed to reduce the fleet. So, she was naturally enthusiastic about getting a replacement, and a diesel, well that's just even more better! Part of the justification is NOT having to move the car across the country. We've had a silver wagon in the fleet since 93, so my wife does not have be convinced of their utility!

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

The Free(h) wagon club, even smaller group!

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

Got our 80 240D (DD) for free. Iam in my club of one also.

It was their DD for 30 years, have over 2K into her, but she has been
purring great for the past 5.5 yrs.


Sure can`t beat free...she would have gone to PNP if the lady had traded her in.


Congrats on your free Wagon.


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

So if I understand you correctly, you formerly lived here in Tucson and will be moving back here permanently within a year? Cool, more local Benz dieselheads!!!

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2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Turbo Diesel 4x4
1994 GMC S-15 pickup 4.3 5MT
1985 300 SD
1978 300 CD
1962 220-S Fintail - awaiting restoration

Yes, grew up in too stoned, got married and lived in Scottsdale for ten years, graduated ASU in engineering, worked for the Navy since. Wanted to be near the ocean after living in the desert, now I'm ready to go back to the warmth and low humidity!

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

Hmmm. I left Taz in 80... if I'd only known free wagons were coming soon...

I wonder if my old apartment is still there...

I left when it snowed...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

I am another of said free car club My cousin came in February last year and said here, you can have the Merc .I did not think i would ever have another car .Well i could not refuse a gift horse in the mouth .But i wish i had .The cost of putting it right cost a arm and a leg .But in the end we have been to 5 car shows ,and came away with good points .So happy in the end .

Do you have any other friends with Mercedes collections...and similar disposition...that you could introduce me to?

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'89 260e (212K Mi.), '92 400e (208K Mi.), '92 400e (not a misprint) (146K Mi.), '95 C220, '81 240D--Sold

Parshoot i an just waiting for his Nisan 350z to come my way .He as purchased a new BMW coupe for him ,and a convertable for his other half. I was offerd the MG but i refused it .They are not like the old ones now. With the rear engine ,and no room to work on them