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12-01-2006, 09:56 PM
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Need input on a '72 280 sedan !!!
I am very close to buying a 'nice 72 280 sedan;
it has under 80,000miles very clean in n out maintenence records no rust a/c is still old r12; needs some.... Anyone have any advice on how these ride. I am now in an 85 300D turbo; Or any 280 cool things or quirks to look out for? Thanks! AA
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12-01-2006, 09:59 PM
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when you put modern michelins on it and new bilsteins and if the suspension is in good fettle, it will ride and drive very comparably to your newer benz.
i dont have much advice specific to that model, but dont change it from the r12 freon. good luck tom w
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12-01-2006, 10:02 PM
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Don't buy it unless you have a mechanic who understands those old carburetors.
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12-01-2006, 10:28 PM
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It has less body roll than your 123, and you can see better too. Comfy ride, and you feel a little regal while driving it too.
It is a S or SE or SEL? Buy a greasegun - lots and lots of things that want greasing. Then there is this: http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W108Subframe The odds that they need to be changed are good.
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12-01-2006, 11:06 PM
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The seats are like new, so it will be nice to get the regal feel! Also I would think it has a little more pep than my Diesel....? It will have that gas smell to take some gettin use to..... 
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12-01-2006, 11:14 PM
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12-01-2006, 11:03 PM
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and a parts place for classic MB's
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12-01-2006, 11:01 PM
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it is still r12- and believe me , my D was converted by the po and I would rather roll it off a cliff than convert to 134!!! It is out of town and a friend will be QC ing it this weekend. thanks
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