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I traded in my '86 300SDL...I'm sad
After owning it for about 3 years, I traded in my 300sdl today, i'm so sad. I didn't want to do it, but I needed a truck and I couldn't afford to keep it and the truck to. Anyone that would like to inquire about it let me know. It's a great car. I have mixed emotions and i'm hurting. I bought a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. I needed the truck for the new job i'm about to take on and it wouldn't have been good for the car. I'll probably look next year for a 300sd or something. I hope I can still be apart of this great forum if it counts, my dad has about 4 MB's.
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You do have my sympathy, and you'll probibly buy another one in the next couple years..
I'd have kept the car and bought a cheap used truck. I hope you got a good trade-in on it.
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I got a pretty good trade in and that's what made it possible, otherwise, i was going to walk out. It hurts...but i just don't see myself without one for very long. I think I want that 617 engine this next time around,although the 603 sure is nice.
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I already have a (crappy) truck, now all I need is the car. B |
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my condolonces.............
Tom, that was a fine looking vehicle and you have taken good care of it.
It really is sad to see it go. Hopefully you will be back with another one in the future. |
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Ouch that was a nice SDL. I bet you will be back though, it will start with seeing a nice one for sale on the side of the road!
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I drove by the truck place today, to get my pick up inspected and red tagged. I saw my car already waxed and for sale. I think they're asking $4,995.00 for it, but i'm not sure, don't qote me on that. If that's the case it'd be a steal. I'd rather see somebody from this forum jump on it rather than just someone who knows nothing about these cars. They have really nice trucks, lots of Ford F-250 Diesels. Man I sure had my eyes on those diesel trucks, just the price tags were hefty. If anyone wants to get a number where they can call just Private Message me or email me at tomd2325@sbcglobal.net I'll direct you to the where abouts of my car if you want to buy it or inquire about it.
My car, I have records from all that i've done on it. I just can't see myself out of one of those nice MB's for long. My new career move really wouldn't allow me to run around in my SDL. It was the only car I had. I'd have just ruined it, that wouldn't have been fair to the car. Although i'm sure it would have been just fine. I"m going to work for Sysco Foods here in Round Rock as a Sales Associate and it sometimes calls for helping clients out by delivering some items. I think i'd like to have a 300 turbo diesel or even an SD.81-85 maybe. BTW, I'm not soliciting for this car dealer, it's for those who are interested in my car and know what all I did to it and have seen the pictures. It's a way for you to get in touch to inqure. Last edited by 300SDLTOM; 01-19-2005 at 08:33 PM. |
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Thanks, Robert. I didn't sleep at all last night. I felt like I betrayed my car, myself, I sold her out.
Well i'll try and do all that I can to gain my knowledge of these wonderful cars. I at one point almost walked out, without saying anything to the guys whom I was dealing with. For me to deal with dealers is like a massive Migrane headache, I hate it. |
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Ouch. Well at least Toyota makes a nice truck, my dad wants one when his F150 dies.
Don't worry you will find another one. Hopefully someone here snags it.
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My dad owned a 1981 Toyota 4X4 and it was a nice truck. I've driven mine to work and back today. I do like it. It's funny how you remember how certain vehicles performed from when you were younger that you can relate to that. Almost like the '81 300 D that my dad bought. I can't forget that driving sensation and most of all the protection you felt when you were in it. The Toyota Tacoma is a nice truck. I drove the 4 door version and for $3k more I could have drove out in that. You lose alot of the bed space though. Plus i'm not going to be hauling the family much in the truck. My son has his Ford 2002 F-150 and my daughter is reaching the magical 16. I hope your right, that someone will snag it up from this forum. Most everyone here appreciates these cars. I can't think how i'd react if I saw it in about 6 months running around here in Austin, all pimped up or low riding or put up on 35's after I spent all that money working on her. I just added up all my invoices from 2004...$5500.00 of R&R. I hope the word gets out on here. I have the number for anyone to call and check it out. |
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Tom, I feel your pain....I had to drive SWMBO's minivan last week....ughhhh I couldn't wait to get back into my Benz....
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Tom,
Sorry you had to trade in. At the end of the day it's just a car. You can always get another. It's a shame that you just spent so much over the past year. I used to own a Toyota T100 extended cab. What a great truck. Although it wasn't considered full size, it was a perfect size for us. Dave
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JUST A CAR???? These are THE cars!!! Never mistake that!!
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