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02-11-2010, 10:01 PM
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Hello... first Benz
Hello all,
Thought I'd post an introductory thread. I was recently fortunate enough to acquire a 1991 300 SE that's in great shape. It was a one owner car and has 147,000 Kms on the odo. Dealer serviced throughout its life, with all documentation. cheers 
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02-11-2010, 11:32 PM
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Sharp lookin' ride. Welcome
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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.  '85 300SD 245k '87 300SDL 251k '90 300SEL 326k Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford. Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]
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02-12-2010, 10:21 PM
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Congrats on the purchase of a great Mercedes. This is one of the best forums around, I have learned more here than any other forum on the internet. These guys know their stuff!
Enjoy!! -Grant
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For Now: 1992 Mercedes Benz 500SL 1998 BMW 528i 2003 Honda Element 2002 CBR600F4i 1977 Coachmen Motor Home
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02-13-2010, 05:53 PM
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W126
Handsome ride
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Anders 1995 E300 2015 VW TDI Sportwagen 15K 1977 240D (197K) 2002 Subaru Legacy L Wagon (115k) (Wife's) Gone but not forgotten: 2005 Buick LeSabre 1998 C230 1984 300D 1983 240D 1981 300SD 1974 240D 1974 Fiat 124 Spider 1968 Triumph TR250
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02-15-2010, 08:13 AM
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welcome aboard!!!
...and yeah... this is the best mercedes forum around... lots of friendly and knowledgeable folk who actually work on their cars. 
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 85 190E 2.3(SOLD) 86 230E (-->300D) sold 87 300D (-->300TD) sold 68 250S w/ a 615 and manual tranny (RIP) 87 300TD (SOLD) 95 S280 "The KRAKEN" (Turbo 2.9 602 transplant) traded 86 190E 2.3... current project
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02-16-2010, 10:18 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome.
Update... The new baby went off last week for her safety inspection and exhaust sniffing and passed both with flying colours. She's now all registered and legal in ON. cheers
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91 Mercedes 300 SE 88 Porsche 911 non-sunroof Coupe 07 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 00 Jetta TDI (For SALE - Cheap)
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02-17-2010, 10:08 PM
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You're really going to love that car. I love mine.
Some say it's a slow car, but I say they don't know how to drive it. Using the shifter in driving is mandatory for good acceleration, and keeping the motor in the 3K RPM range will keep it in the power band. The gas pedal must be pressed ALL the way down and then FURTHER until the kickdown switch clicks before it will behave like a car at WOT is supposed to behave. Also, don't be afraid to drop it down to 3rd to pass on the highway. 3rd gear is good to 90MPH in that car! Just watch out for red-line because the auto fuel cut off is a really rude thing to do to your car. Watch out for the typical front timing cover leak (search here) and run top tier fuel in it. Watch your oil consumption carefully, do not depend on the low oil light which can be hit or miss. Valve guide seals will get hard and leaky, and the result will be about a quart of oil for every two tanks of gas, plus plugs that keep fouling.
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-tp 1990 300SE "Corinne"- 145k daily driver - street modified differential - PARTING OUT OR SELLING SOON - PORTLAND OR. AREA - PM ME FOR DETAILS 1988 560SEL "Gunther"- 190K passes anything except a gas station 1997 S420 - 265k just bought it with a rebuilt trans. Lovely condition
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