Test drove a 87 300D, with a 603 and trap ox - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

greasybenz · #1 04-29-2006, 10:11 PM

Ok i sold my 300SD to a good friend of mine, already miss the car to death but my parents nagged me about dumping my paychecks into the car and said i should sell it for a better one. So i did.

And this was my chance to upgrade to a W124, i would have gone for a SDL but i know they are a bit longer and my SD was already a biotch to park in the city.

So a dealer had a 87 300D with 224K miles. Went to test drive it today and the interior was flawless. My dad was impressed with its condition. When i popped the hood i noticed the football looking trap oxidizer. And the dealer came over with the key to start it. He gets in and lets the glowplugs warm, right when he starts it a puff a smoke came out from the trap ox. He said, "i havent pre-warmed it up or anything you can touch the engine and look at the temp sensor this is how it would start cold".

The engine idled smoothly and was pretty quiet as i let it warm up, much quieter then the 617

Now for the test drive, the dealer said "legally i have to drive the car 2 blocks away fromt the dealer to let you drive it and blablablalba" so i get in the drivers seat and im at a stop light. As soon as i touch the pedal lightly it TAKES OFF WITH A ROAR!! and i was already past the speed limit and other cars going 50mph!

The dealer nor my dad cared they were both talking about biodiesel and veggie oil

So im at a stop light and the road was clear and speed limit saying 50mph. Wanted to estimate a 0-60 time. So light turns green and i floor it...ROOAAARR and i was counting as i saw the speedo go to 60mph i counted 6 seconds, this sound ok?

Ok to make a long story...well its already long so lets end it, i bought the car! loved it. Put a down payment and will do the paper work and the rest of the payment on monday!

As for the trap ox, i did a search and correct me if im wrong, but what they replace it with is a catalyst that looks similar to the original trap ox. If it hasnt been replaced then i have to go to the dealer give them my vin and check if it has or hasnt. If hasnt then they will replace it for free since it was a recall....

correct me if im wrong,

but all i know is this thing is a fast car! cant wait to get it on monday!! im not going to sleep good tonight