Help ! I cannot stop buying MB - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Rafi · #1 06-25-2009, 02:54 PM

I think there is something wrong with me, maybe unique midlife crisis, I cannot seem to stop from looking for and buying older MB diesels.
Yesterday I bought a 1981 240d, manual trans no sunroof, manual windows, beige with tobacco interior, good shape, no bodywork.
I already have 1982 240d, manual trans, manual sunroof and manual windows, beige with tobacco interior, it looks like some body work.
I also have 1974 240d, manual trans, manual sunroof and manual windows, yellow with black interior, no rust but black smoke and some electrical wiring issues.

TX76513 · #2 06-25-2009, 02:57 PM

Just stand up in front of the forum and introduce yourself, say:
My Name is Rafi and I am a Benzaholic!

Fulcrum525 · #3 06-25-2009, 03:01 PM

Only two cars? You have a long way to go before you get to the problem club

Kpmurphy · #4 06-25-2009, 03:06 PM

I like your 1974 240D, looks nice.

Rafi · #5 06-25-2009, 03:12 PM

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Only two cars?

3 MBs + a Volvo lease car will turn back in amonth.

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Originally Posted by Kpmurphy525

I like your 1974 240D, looks nice

Yeah I like the 74 the most but it has a weak engine and weak trans and wiring issues, odometer does not work, rear window leaks water into the trunk, etc.

DieselAddict · #6 06-25-2009, 03:18 PM

One way to help cure this addiction is to find a car that you really like and that has no issues that you can't fix. In my own experience, I used to keep looking at other cars when my own had something that bothered me. Sounds like you might be having the same problem.

Fulcrum525 · #7 06-25-2009, 03:22 PM

Keep the next purchase after the Volvo quiet, sometimes a bit of flak gets thrown around when news arives
Just bought something...

And the one that will one day become a sticky....

MB Diesel Addiction-Is it cureable ?

Rafi · #8 06-25-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselAddict

One way to help cure this addiction is to find a car that you really like and that has no issues that you can't fix. In my own experience, I used to keep looking at other cars when my own had something that bothered me. Sounds like you might be having the same problem.

I think you are on to something. I wish I could find a really perfect W115 diesel then I may stop buying more diesels.
Now I also have an interest in a convertible, that is next on my aganda.

Fulcrum525 · #9 06-25-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafi

I think you are on to something. I wish I could find a really perfect W115 diesel then I may stop buying more diesels.
Now I also have an interest in a convertible, that is next on my aganda.

94/95 E320 Cab....do it, you'll have our full support

Rafi · #10 06-25-2009, 04:19 PM

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94/95 E320 Cab....do it, you'll have our full support

OK but I prefer hard top convertible.
If MB then 06 and newer SL, I really like the 09 SL but it is too new and too rich for me, I would have to wait few years for the depreciation to really kick in.

mgsbenz79 · #11 06-25-2009, 04:32 PM

I'm down to 4! I had 6 at one point, but I can NEVER stop looking!

Fulcrum525 · #12 06-25-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafi

OK but I prefer hard top convertible.
If MB then 06 and newer SL, I really like the 09 SL but it is too new and too rich for me, I would have to wait few years for the depreciation to really kick in.

An SL500 would be more then enough but for some real fun look for the SL55 AMG. These days you can get a good example for not much more then a normal SL500.

Jim B. · #13 06-25-2009, 04:43 PM

Try and sell them to people you either know would take care of them, or to someone who'd always dreamed of having one, after you've bought them, fixed them, and shined them up.

That has helped me with this problem this year.

But still always keep your favorite one.

Fulcrum525 · #14 06-25-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim B.

Try and sell them to people you either know would take care of them, or to someone who'd always dreamed of having one, after you've bought them, fixed them, and shined them up.

That has helped me with this problem this year.

Yeah, wish you had told me ahead of time that you were selling that 2nd 560SEC, I would have picked it up in a heartbeat. My collection is 1/3 complete but i'm trying to pace myself

tonkovich · #15 06-25-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim B.

Try and sell them to people you either know would take care of them, or to someone who'd always dreamed of having one, after you've bought them, fixed them, and shined them up.

That has helped me with this problem this year.

you sold the socal benz? did not know. details?