Hi Folks,
I'm buying a 1975 MBZ 300D. I was kinda sure that the 115 body stopped in that year, but now I see a 76 on eBay that has the very same body as mine (VIN starts 115 114 on the 76) and has me wondering where I'm wrong.

Here are the two:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Diesel-1976-MBZ-300D-SMOG-EXEMPT-LOW-MILES-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4619145721QQrdZ1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6330&item=4614413924
This one is mine.

Also, for my car (75) where cn I find a book on it, Haynes or Chilton, that will help me? I was wondering if using the 76-83 book would be okay?

Thanks,
Ginny in Denver

76.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Nice car.

my folks used to own a 1976 240D of that chassis style.

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD

73-74 I think had the 115 up to the 240D and then in 75-76 they came out with the 300D. In 76 they came out with the 123 in Europe (watch that 70's video on this forum.....it says it was a 76....but I think they didn't start selling them until 77.

Anyway yes there is one. I have a 76 300D. I sure like that black one. I love it. Heck I might just paint mine black. I have black interior as well so what the heck....match my 300TD

I just said goodbye to it today though. Let someone borrow it. My buddies car broke down and is without so since I have a couple extra's laying around I couldn't just let it sit there. Plus the more miles on it I figure the better. 130K and counting?

Ohhh so do you already own that car? Or is it still for sale or.....are you the person who owns that lot? I see a lot of Mercedes for sale on there.

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76 300D 130K "Stella" (Sold )
74 240D 299K (Donated to Highschool For Senior Project WVO)
83 300TDT 290K (My one and only)
Sanford, NC

they made 240s in 75 76 too. i am pretty sure. though the 300 may have outsold it here.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Yeah that is what I meant to say...may have come out wrong.

Tom....did you get my e-mail?

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76 300D 130K "Stella" (Sold )
74 240D 299K (Donated to Highschool For Senior Project WVO)
83 300TDT 290K (My one and only)
Sanford, NC

I own the Yellow 75, but will pick it up next weekend. It's in MT waiting patiently, calling quietly, though her calls are getting louder.

The 76, dark blue, not black, is for sale on eBay. So far, $1625. I'd buy it if I was anywhere NEAR the car.

Ginny In Denver

Hmmmm that is too bad. I wondered why the intererior looked blueish.

How was your dealing so far with this seller. I see stuff up on e-bay from him/her all the time?

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76 300D 130K "Stella" (Sold )
74 240D 299K (Donated to Highschool For Senior Project WVO)
83 300TDT 290K (My one and only)
Sanford, NC

Haynes doesn't make a manual for the 115. I have a 115 and checked Haynes's list of manuals. None available.

The seller's eBay ID is montanamuscle.
So far, I've been mostly pleased. The car is currently NOT starting. They believe that the car was parked without fuel and it sat for 2 months awaiting getting listed. During that time the fuel may have drained back into the tank and now there is air in the fuel system. Now, being in Denver, I cannot see and tell what might really be wrong, but they have a mechanic looking at it and will fix whatever they find. I've been pretty firm in my dealings with them, friendly but firm. If I drive 14 hours up to MT (with kids in tow) and find that the car isn't what it's advertised, I'll be very irrate and will shout to the rooftops about the seller.
That being said, I read all of their feedback and it's all glowing, including the many who bought cars from this couple. So, I trust them right now.

Ginny in Denver

but they do make a MANUAL Transmission ...I saw one the other day....I was so envious. I never saw a manual 115 before that. I think it is still for sale. Mostly a parts car, but looks to be almost all there.

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76 300D 130K "Stella" (Sold )
74 240D 299K (Donated to Highschool For Senior Project WVO)
83 300TDT 290K (My one and only)
Sanford, NC