I love the color combo. It makes it an instant classic, and the M103 is such a smooth engine.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

The color is growing on me. It looks great in the sunlight............a bit blah in the evening.

The smoothness of this engine is striking...........even when compared to the OM603..........there is no comparison.

If I can get its fuel economy up to 25 on the highway, I'll be thrilled.

Only five? (1) 128i, (2) Denali, (3) 2500HD, (4) 500SE, (5) 2.3-16 AMG, (6) E320 wagon, (7) CJ7, (8) 1965 C20, (9) LeMons 300e race car.

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600

Pft.... Only 9?

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

I was able to get 26 mpg on the highway in my 3.2 liter M104. What is the M103 supposed to get on the highway in the W126 chassis?

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

With my 300SE, I seemed to get 20mpg no matter what I did city or highway-wise.

I almost bought this car myself, Brian. Glad a forum member got ahold of it.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

It turns so fast with the 3.46 that I'd be very surprised to do better than 21 or so.

But, I have plans.............

Alright...which of the diesels do you want to let go and how much

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

My favorite '86 SDL is going to have to go. I'm very fond of it but I don't want to put the money into new paint. It's now got some clearcoat peel that needs attention.

I'm going to do front brakes and delivery valve seals in the next couple of weeks and then it'll be ready to go.

It has just under 200K and should probably sell for $3.5K or so. It's a very good vehicle that needs a few minor items.

The turbine smooth novelty wore off for me when the 95 S420 did better on the highway cruising between Northern and Southern California, even with the S420 tooling along 10-15 mph faster. Hard to believe it's the same engine in the 300E.

Sixto
87 300D

If you manage to keep it at around 60mph, (3k rpm) You will be able to squeeze about 23mpg.

While driving it to you, I was usually between 70-80mph, and I got about 21mpg. (a/c on as well)

A 2.88 diff would make a world of difference on that car.

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Eugene

10 E63 AMG
93 300te 4matic
07 BMW X3
14 Ford F-150 Fx2

I'm planning on it...........

Why bother mucking about with the transmission and gear starts etc? Doesn't the kick down work?

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S