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05-08-2005, 03:28 PM
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Go ahead. Throw tomatoes at me.
I found a nice '94 E420 here locally. Records, new wiring harness, well kept, and begging for me to take it home and pour money on it. I have always wanted one, so I bought it.
 It runs on that gasoline stuff which, here in the bay area at least, runs a bit cheaper than diesel. But my 300D is not, I repeat, NOT for sale.
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'78 300D 310K Maple Yellow / Bamboo '87 300D 81K Barolo Red / Safron (RIP @ 113K) 2003 E320 34K Pewter/Charcoal ------------------------------------- 
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05-08-2005, 04:25 PM
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Splat!!
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05-08-2005, 04:35 PM
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Lets see some pics.!!
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Matt (SD,CA) 1984 300SD.. White/Chrome Bunts..Green 1997 2500 Dodge Ram 5.9 Cummins 12 Valve 36 PSI of Boost = 400+hp & 800+tQ .. ..Greenspeed 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad Cab Cummins 5.9 H.O "596hp/1225tq  " 6 spd. Man. Leather Heated seats/Loaded..Flame Red....GREENSPEEDGlobal warming...Doing my part, Smokin da hippies.. Fight the good fight!......
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05-08-2005, 05:13 PM
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Here's the ad-copy photo. It's been raining, so I have not taken any of my own yet. 'Been too busy searching the site for advice on upgraded wheels and tires!
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'78 300D 310K Maple Yellow / Bamboo '87 300D 81K Barolo Red / Safron (RIP @ 113K) 2003 E320 34K Pewter/Charcoal -------------------------------------
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05-08-2005, 07:14 PM
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You are gonna like it. The power is addictive.
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05-08-2005, 08:29 PM
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Congrats on the purchase! I have been lusting over a 400e/e420 for years. I too will someday have tomatoes thrown at me.
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05-08-2005, 08:42 PM
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I'll just toss a small tomato, since I "got me one o dem too"
Yes, the accelleration is something you look forward too.  Note: I just saw the above post that came through after I posted... I get between 23 & 24 mpg. If I were to strictly stick to the 70mph limit, I would think that I could add to those numbers. Pretty much makes it a matter of what fuel is cheaper at the moment.
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It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so. Robert A. Heinlein 09 Jetta TDI 1985 300D Last edited by Larry Delor; 05-08-2005 at 08:48 PM.
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05-08-2005, 09:51 PM
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I deserve a tomatoe thrown at me too since I bought a gasser W123 coupe several months back. The thing was at the time I couldn't find a nice diesel W123 for the price I bought the 230CE for. I'm actually very happy with the car since now I don't pay a premium for diesel fuel to drive a MB. I may swap it some day for a nice diesel once I get my WVO operation up and running.
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05-08-2005, 10:03 PM
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Gee. Thanks guys. I was worried you'd tar and feather me. The power certainly IS seductive. I was thinking of Yokohama AVS DB's on 16 inch rims.
Tirerack recommends 205/55WR16 on 16x7.5 rims. I'm going to call them this week and get some input. Right now it has 195 Pirellis on the front, and Goodyear on the front with the stock rims. Not good.
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'78 300D 310K Maple Yellow / Bamboo '87 300D 81K Barolo Red / Safron (RIP @ 113K) 2003 E320 34K Pewter/Charcoal -------------------------------------
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05-08-2005, 10:07 PM
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Welcome to the world of civilized motoring...
 Diesel, such a barbaric fuel.
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05-08-2005, 10:27 PM
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Quote:
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Matt (SD,CA) 1984 300SD.. White/Chrome Bunts..Green 1997 2500 Dodge Ram 5.9 Cummins 12 Valve 36 PSI of Boost = 400+hp & 800+tQ .. ..Greenspeed 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad Cab Cummins 5.9 H.O "596hp/1225tq " 6 spd. Man. Leather Heated seats/Loaded..Flame Red....GREENSPEEDGlobal warming...Doing my part, Smokin da hippies.. Fight the good fight!......
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05-08-2005, 11:02 PM
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Quote:
 What kinda fuel economy do those 4 cylinder (i think?) gas engines get?
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05-08-2005, 11:08 PM
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Yes its a 2.3L 4 cyl engine but slightly different than the one found in 190E's. It averages about 26-28 mpgs for me now. I'd like to upgrade the 4 speed for a 5 speed someday.
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