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08-19-2009, 05:36 PM
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Bought a 300CD!
Some would consider it a downgrade...but when recalling my nightmarish experiences with newer Benzes (mainly my 98 C230) it seems like a totally logical move!
It's a 1980 with 267k miles. Has the usual amount of blowby, shifts surprisingly smoothly, and has working AC! Not to mention the clean body and interior. Only things it needs are window seals, one new seat spring, and a new door lock on the driver's side. Oh, and the door pockets are missing for some reason...  I plan on putting either chrome bundts or chrome Centra's on it, Euro headlamps, and MAYBE lowering it. Not sure yet. What do you guys think? Here are a few pictures...    
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Current cars: 2000 ML55 AMG, 174k miles 2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles 1995 S320, 207k Miles 
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#2
08-19-2009, 05:42 PM
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Looks pretty good. I could see putting on polished alloy's but not chrome. I've never seen a chrome alloy which held up very well. The Euro lights would look sweet. I'd go very minimal on lowering it.
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#3
08-19-2009, 05:48 PM
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I had chrome 15" bundts on my black 300CD and they looked pretty good on that car, still wished I had mine.
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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).
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#4
08-19-2009, 06:29 PM
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I'm jealous.
Do you mind if I ask what you paid for it?
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2009 ML320 Bluetec 1985 300CD 1981 300TD  Past Mercedes 1979 300TD 1982 300TD 2000 E320 4Matic Wagon 1998 E430 1984 300SD 1980 300SD
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#5
08-19-2009, 07:01 PM
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I've really started love the 300CD's after I got the chance to see a few up close.
Looks good Gets great mileage Reliable Usable rear seat space for those odd 3+ passenger situations Still safe in a crash I know that I will one day want a 560SEC but thats complex and a gas guzzler by comparison to a 300CD. The bug bit me so badly that I actually went to go and look at one a few weeks ago for my father. I should have left him at home because he low balled the guy on price on this MINT example......   
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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."
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#6
08-19-2009, 07:23 PM
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I paid $1,700...picking it up this weekend.
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Current cars: 2000 ML55 AMG, 174k miles 2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles 1995 S320, 207k Miles
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#7
08-19-2009, 07:27 PM
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Here's a black one with euro lights and centras for comparison:
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Current cars: 2000 ML55 AMG, 174k miles 2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles 1995 S320, 207k Miles
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#8
08-19-2009, 07:47 PM
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Nice!
If you can find replacement door pockets, install them properly. Seems your example has had the door panels off and were forcibly removed. When I replaced the window regulator on the drivers side, the air leak stopped. Those gaskets are PRICEY and may not be the fix you're looking for.
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#9
08-19-2009, 07:51 PM
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Looks like a nice car!
I actually love the hubcaps and would keep it as is. I've never been a fan of the bundt rims, either painted silver or chromed. Did you buy it from a dealer or private party?
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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".
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#10
08-19-2009, 07:58 PM
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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).
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#11
08-19-2009, 08:18 PM
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With it being black in color, I really dig the hub caps on it. I'd keep it as is, IMHO
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 1987 560SL85,000 miles Meet on the level, leave on the square. Great words to live by Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread. - Thomas Jefferson: Autobiography, 1821.
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#12
08-19-2009, 08:40 PM
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Yeah i'd keep the hub caps the same or MAYBE paint them black to match the body color. $1,700 is a steal for a 300CD.....the one that I looked at was a 85 turbo and he wanted $7,800 IIRC
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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."
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#13
08-19-2009, 08:52 PM
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nice find, keep the caps as is, no chrome
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1986 300SDL, 211K,Dealership serviced its whole life 1991 190E 2.6(120k) 1983 300D(300k) 1977 300D(211k)
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#15
08-20-2009, 08:59 AM
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2009 ML320 Bluetec 1985 300CD 1981 300TD Past Mercedes 1979 300TD 1982 300TD 2000 E320 4Matic Wagon 1998 E430 1984 300SD 1980 300SD
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