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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2009, 03:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
I don't think they will ever get as old as a 123,...

I don't think they will ever get as old as a 123, well . . . and still be drivable:D And after the Goverment got messed up in it, I probably wouldn't want it with all that stuff in it . . .:eek:
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2009, 01:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
Mark, Sorry it took so long, I was just...

Mark, Sorry it took so long, I was just re-reading, and noticed I never answered your question . . .

If I were in the market for a new car, I would say that YES I would be happy to spend that on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
My point was that the previous new owners of...

My point was that the previous new owners of 123's who are now driving something else, because they fell into the "only drive a new car trap" if they had a choice of buying the same car that they use...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
Let me clarify . . .

What I meant by "better design" was more reliable, easier to maintain, lots of parts available . . . the populous has purchased alot of these, repeadedly, and are satisfied with the car . . .
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2009, 08:30 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
I think the 123 is a better design . . . more...

I think the 123 is a better design . . . more made . . . what do you think?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2009, 08:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
1976 /8 - This is out of my price range . . ....

1976 /8 - This is out of my price range . . . US$8,923.58 on there "buy it now" ends in 5 days...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
Thanks! One thing I still find intriguing about...

Thanks! One thing I still find intriguing about the US 240D is the abundance of simple manual things . . . towing is not a big concern, it will be an infrequent event . . . for instance If I needed...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2009, 08:25 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
Is that done by pulling the glow plugs, and...

Is that done by pulling the glow plugs, and putting in a compression tester like a sparkplug on a gasser? Is it the same thread as a spark plug? I believe some where I read the number 400 . . . is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
I mean if I'm gonna go over there anyways . . ....

I mean if I'm gonna go over there anyways . . . but that is an idea, about the tranny . . . if I found a 5 speed from a 300, I wouldn't need to worry about the whole flywheel & shaft setup . . .
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2009, 04:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
I just had a crazy idea!:eek: What does...

I just had a crazy idea!:eek:

What does anybody know about importing a used car from Europe? I have an Uncle and a few cousins in Switzerland . . . my wife has a great aunt in Switzerland, I have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
Well my truck's blue book is $42?? If someone...

Well my truck's blue book is $42?? If someone came up to me with $3500 I'd give it to them! So . . . That is about what I have to put towards a MB, understanding that I will be putting some money...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
Thanks for the detailed places to look! One...

Thanks for the detailed places to look!

One more ?

What is the difference between a 300D & 300SD?

It appears there are a few (SD's) on fleabay & cl . . . the 80 and before look very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2009, 08:23 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
Unanswered ?'s

Ok, here are a few questions I still have . . .

A. What are the "problem" areas to stay away from (like maybe rusted jack points) . . . compared to something that I should expect to be wrong,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2009, 08:06 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
My Dad does that too! Maybe it's a German thing?...

My Dad does that too! Maybe it's a German thing? He was born over there!:)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
Joe, it's not only mpg, but I feel a manual is: ...

Joe, it's not only mpg, but I feel a manual is:
A. Stronger
B. Less likley to breakdown
C. Easier to work on when you do eventual have to open it up
D. Provides better engine braking
E. More...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
TD?

What would the benifit of a TD be?

Obviously more interior space! But . . . heavier duty suspension? higher tow capacity? More hp?

Seems the standard sedan is alot more available = less $ to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
Simple

I'm 6'1" tall . . . I have my own bike . . . but I am the only who has a job, my wife is a stay at home wife, but once in awhile she gets bored and want go to town a do that horrible 4 letter word...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
Ok, I guess I was pretty vauge about the trailer...

Ok, I guess I was pretty vauge about the trailer thing . . . I have a 10' X 5' tilt bed trailer with a "mesh" floor, it weighs about 6-700 pounds empty I guess, I sometimes put my garden tractor...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2009, 12:22 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
It's not the fact that a turbo would get worse...

It's not the fact that a turbo would get worse mileage, it would be the fact of the larger displacement engine . . .also more air means more FUEL, (= more POWER!) it is not just leaning out the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
I believe that a manual will provide better mpg,...

I believe that a manual will provide better mpg, and more reliability than a auto . . . am I right?

I don't recall, but I do believe they made a 240 td . . . am I right, be a lot hard to find...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,079
Posted By Shawn T. W.
Thinking of buying my 1st MB?

Howdy!

I'm new on here . . . found this cool site a few days back and have been doing alot of reading, and I have a few questions, but 1st let me tell you what I "think" I want!

I was trained...
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