It's all you guys' fault - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ImBroke · #1 12-22-2005, 03:09 PM

Thanks to you all for being so helpful on my last 300D, I bought another one. This one is an 85, with some issues.

Several vacuum lines are disconnected, which may be a good thing. I thought that I may need a vac pump, since the car will not shut off with the key, but it may just be that I need the vac lines functioning. Also, the trans is kind of flaky, with harsh up and down shifts, but I'll attribute that to vac issues also.
I thought that all of my electrics were messed up, but if I play with the key, ie turn it further to starting position without actually trying to start it again, I get my electrics working. So,,, I don't know about this one, but haven't researched it yet either, so don't tell me to search, cuz I will as soon as I get the chance.

Anyway, here's a couple of pics, and the two together.

TheDon · #2 12-22-2005, 03:14 PM

how much you pay for this new one.. it looks like its in better body condition than mine which i overpaid 2500$ for.. -sigh-

dannym · #3 12-22-2005, 03:58 PM

That's my car!!
Except I have tinted windows and a wood stearing wheel.
Are those the Euro headlights everyone talks about?

Danny

andmoon · #4 12-22-2005, 04:37 PM

Congrats on the new car.
Condolences on the confirmation of your diesel addiction/illness...Don't fight it as there is no cure.

ImBroke · #5 12-22-2005, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannym

Are those the Euro headlights everyone talks about?
Danny

Nope, just the standard lights. Paid a total of $750 for her. I'm thinking it won't take too much to get her in good enough shape to sell. I was looking at the body, and though it has had a repaint, I can't find any rust anywhere. Butterball has a little rust on the rear wheelwell, and where the trunk weatherstripping is. The new one is totally clean.

I have to admit, I bought Butterball to flip, but grew so attached to it, I couldn't bear to sell it. With this one being so clean, it's starting to grow on me too..

Not good for my future..

SD Blue · #6 12-22-2005, 10:16 PM

From that "collection list"

, I somehow think you had an addiction long before you started hanging out here.

Diesel Giant · #7 12-22-2005, 10:21 PM

What auction did you pick that up at?

Brian Carlton · #8 12-22-2005, 10:25 PM

Yep, I blame it on the forum as well. Now I've somehow got a third diesel and a second SDL to care and feed.

TheDon · #9 12-22-2005, 10:26 PM

what 750$ i so got screwed.. some one better of been murdered in that car or have been involved in a drug deal or something man ...

PagodaLover · #10 12-22-2005, 10:27 PM

That car looks like a great score for $750. Definitely.

ImBroke · #11 12-23-2005, 06:29 AM

Got it at one of the auctions here in Norfolk. I was at an equipment auction next door, so I walked over to investigate. I gave it the quick look, and asked if it had sold, to which they said no, so the next obvious question for me was "how much do they want for it"? They said $500, and I said sold. Then I listened to it run and all.

They have a 73 350 SEL, but the int is ragged, and they want way too much for it.
I started my collection a while ago, it's true,, but this diesel thing has me drawn in, and I can't escape..

MBeige · #12 12-23-2005, 05:14 PM

We just got an 81 300TDT for $1450 @ 370,000mi. Yes, seeing all those sigs with a LIST of W123s just got into me.