I regret to tell you guys but im selling the old benz, ive been in the benz world for about 4 years now it was my first car and i had gone to the moon for it replaced the engine, replaced tranmission complete interiors But now i think that its time that i moved on since i just dont have time to work on it anymore. Ive also been under alot of stress lately since im moving back to california and my girlfirend left me so i could use the extra cash to pay off credit cards and maybie help me go to college. Other than that, i would love to stick around, and i encourage everybody to get a mercedes because of the wonderfull following it has

Im selling my 240d to a guy who just moved up here and doesnt have a car, he just got out of college and is working for microsoft so he doesnt have a ride but he has cash, so he has to take the bus everywhere and i know that sucks. So atleast its going to a good cause.

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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

As long as they would add one additional commandment for you to keep thy religion to thyself.
George Carlin (Wonder where he is now..)

1981 240d (engine donor 1983 240d) recently rebuilt engine hurray! - No more.. fought a tree and the tree won.

pearl black 1983 240d 4speed (Converted!@$$%) atleast the tranny was rebuilt.

When are you going to CA? If anything, join our MB meets, then you'll be back

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Yeah, you don't need a Benz to attend. It may get you hooked back into one though.

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79 MB 280 SEL Euro 133k
77 MB 450SL 154k
05 Mustang GT Vert (3) 104k
12 TSX Wagon Tech (66k) (192k)
06 Subaru Outback base (135k) 164k
16 Acura MDX (109k) 111k
18 Silverado 2500 LTZ Midnight (212) 56k
97 Ford Ranger 163k
11 RAV4 154k
01 Escape 173k
04 Honda Pilot 292k
1967 Mustang (Resto Project)
1968 Mustang (Parts Bin)
00 Ford Ranger 124k

Where are you coming to Ca. Iam next to Santa Cruz maybe we can meet up.
Sorry to hear of your GF trouble, we have all had our ups and downs, at one
time or more in our lives.. If it had Boobs or tires, it will sooner or later give us trouble .

so don`t be a stranger, even if you don`t have a MB, Iam sure there will always be some one here to help.

once the MB bug has bitten, you will be back for therapy injections.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Better keep your diesel,as it is exempt from yearly smog check.

You sound like a very nice guy... the guy you are selling it to will probably really appreciate it... be sure he has our ' address' so he will enjoy it even more.
From the description of what you did to your car I know you have acquired a lot more knowledge than most owners... so you are in the position of being able to help out a lot of people by stopping by here regularly... If you have not finalized the deal... put a ' right of first refusal ' when he starts to sell the car into the paperwork.. just in case circumstances are different at that time and you want it back...

So long, good luck in the future.

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84 CD

Good luck Cervan...We all enjoyed your posts....

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1978 Yellow 300D (The Mustard Toad)
1980 Blue 240D (The Iron Toad)
1989 Grey Mitsu.4WD Mighty Max Pickup (Needs a Diesel transplant bad)

(Open the pod bay doors HAL)

Good luck in you new life. Take care & don't look back.

You will be missed, check in when you can

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project

You were a contributer, and your avatar always cracked me up!
Now who are we gonna get to run into a tree?????
Good luck and stop back by......

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Cervan, best of coincidence in the future. Life tends not to remain static anyways. Especially for you younger fellows. If it's not one thing it's another is a pretty accurate quotation. . At least in my life. Keep well.