I might start looking for a newer Diesel Mercedes this Spring, but I dont know what to get, any suggestions?? I have about $15K to spend, and is there a website to look at the different models? Thanks!

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2000 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4
2006 Mazda Tribute
1983 Black 300 D (donated to charity)
1993 Teal 300 D (160K) Sold
"I love the smell of burnt diesel fuel in the morning, it smells like ....VICTORY"

Semper Fidelis
USMC 1973-1976

Dunno about a web site, but you selection is limited to 86-87 300 SDL, 87 300D, various 190 D models from 84 to 88?, 350 SDL from 92 to 95 or thereabouts, 300D 2.5 turbo models from 89 to 92 or 93, and the E300D and E300D turbo models from 95 to 99.

I love my 300D -- very hot for a diesel, but they are getting a bit old now. The 2.5L in the W124 chassis is nice, just low on power compared to the 87 with the 603.

The 350 has a history of serious engine problems, buy at your own risk.... W126 chassis.

The E300D models are very nice, but suffer from too much automation (and associated costs when the automation dies).

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

The 90-91 350SD and SDL are of the 126 style, the 92-95 300SD and S350 are of the 140 style. Same engine even if it was called 300SD in 92-93.

$15K is about right for a good E300 2.5. I find the number of posts on the timing chains of the 602 engines coming apart alarmingly high. Check the archives and see for yourself.

You can find the 300SD/S350 for under $15K. At the very least read what's been posted on the 603.97x engines.

The 606 engine in the E300 is quite something with or without turbo. I have to think that in the $15K range one will have very high miles or a questionable history.

Donnie/Benzmac in Suwanee (an hour from Woodstock?) is selling his 96 E300 with 270K miles for something like $12.5K. If it's Donnie's car, I'm sure it'll be exactly as represented.

Sixto
91 300SE
87 300SDL
83 300SD

Well since the 123 is wrecked, the insurance adjuster came today and is going to get back to us by Monday ...

I think I have found the car of my dreams 93 300D, 150K miles, excellent condition, all books & records, $6700, what do you think of this model??

I have searched the files on this model, dont really see anything I can't fix myself..

also can I change my ID to TN-W124 Diesel, ?

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2000 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4
2006 Mazda Tribute
1983 Black 300 D (donated to charity)
1993 Teal 300 D (160K) Sold
"I love the smell of burnt diesel fuel in the morning, it smells like ....VICTORY"

Semper Fidelis
USMC 1973-1976