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As far as mileage, I think the 300sd w126 can also be a million mile car if taken care of properly.
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That's good stuff there!
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Wow! Which platform? W116 or W126?
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W126! Here are links:
The 667k one (actually 668k). He ran it to 680k and then parted it out not because it died, but just because he was unable to sell it. The 750k one (actually 728k). Some dude on Benzworld who claims 667k miles. Also, here's a guy doing something totally different with a W116 . This thread cracks me up every time: super clean all kustom w116 300sd manual transmission conversion project!!!
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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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WOW! Fantastic read! Now I'm becoming much more motivated with this forum, thanks goes to all of you guys.
W126 is my goal, thank you so much. I see so many of those W126's on Ebay, Craiglist in Texas where my best friend lives... Austin to be exact but he is more than willing to help me out. As for W116, I would buy if I find a decent one and buy and have the climate control unit as an back up. So far no luck here in Florida. few on evilbay... (Ebay) I will wait a bit until after Christmas/Holidays to be done with and sell one of those Mustang then the search will begin ... Quote:
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As time permits, test drive every MB Diesel for sale in your area and keep notes of each experience. Build a sense of what feels right and what doesn't. Definitely drive an SDL before committing yourself to an SD.
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Will do! Many thanks everyone once again. There are no SDL nearby that's for sale..... few SDL's are at least 4 hours away. I've rode in my grandfather's 84 300SD on daily basis, I do remember what it feels like.
Drove the 1976 240D without grandfather's permission when I was 11 because the car got ticketed for parking on same spot for so long, I moved it around to stop the ticketing. It was fun. It was interesting how glow plug light works.... before cranking her up.
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How about this?
Mercedes Benz 300 Series 4 Dr Turbodiesel | eBay Mercedes Benz 300 Series 4 Dr Turbodiesel | eBay
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Decided not to buy one of those due to dry rotten tires, it could be a big can of worms hidden somewhere.
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