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07-20-2011, 11:25 PM
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I may be getting a gasser - Talk me out of it?
1993 300E 2.8. See my post over in the gasser discussion here for details on the car.
Have I lost my mind? Any input appreciated
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327K on 1986 W201, 602.911, 722.414 2.5 190D ("The Red Baron") 139K on 1993 W124, 104.942, 722.433 2.8 300E ("Queen") http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/...0bb92d3c_m.jpg http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1325284354 Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater. - Albert Einstein take a walk down memory lane... 
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07-20-2011, 11:28 PM
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As long as you keep the diesel.
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07-20-2011, 11:35 PM
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Geoff,
It looks like a nice car. Being red you will stand out. Go for it !!
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07-20-2011, 11:58 PM
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... just buy it, bring it to my house, and I'll take care of it for you.
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07-21-2011, 01:09 AM
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Looks very nice... go for it...
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07-21-2011, 01:33 AM
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Uh, fellas, I think the pic is of Geoff's 190. The 124 is white. Still, I'd like to have a 124 gasser. One with two fewer doors, but.... I used to drive those cars a lot when I worked at the dealership many moons ago. FUN. This guy owned a 930 Porsche, a Donzi motor yacht, and a 300CE AMG. I got to go out to his house and pick the coupe up for service one time. Made quite an impression. Twenty years later I still think about that car. Fondly.
Jay.
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07-21-2011, 02:21 AM
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Thanks Jay and thanks to everyone else - I have asked the current owner for some pics - we'll see if he gets them to me. Probably won't be able to pick the car up until late Aug - early Sept. And yes I am keeping the 190D - that is my diesel sipper for work.
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327K on 1986 W201, 602.911, 722.414 2.5 190D ("The Red Baron") 139K on 1993 W124, 104.942, 722.433 2.8 300E ("Queen") http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/...0bb92d3c_m.jpg http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1325284354 Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater. - Albert Einstein take a walk down memory lane...
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07-21-2011, 11:34 AM
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I have had two gassers now. Must say, I prefer the m119 to the m103. I would pounce on a m104 because of the better power and mpg's. If you want a wagon there is a very nice looking '95 TE in my local CL for $2400. Wish I had the money.
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07-21-2011, 11:50 AM
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We are not required to THINK on a gasser question...
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=156207&highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html
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07-21-2011, 12:47 PM
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Being one of those diesel-to-gasser converts, I have to say the w124 gassers are incredible machines. The diesels are cool but nothing matches the smoothness of the inline 6 gas engines IMO.
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07-21-2011, 11:52 PM
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It takes alot of guts to post such blasphemy on this forum.... then to request our permission !!!? What are you? Certifiable?
I agree with the post below; do not expect an honest, logical response here. Quote:
disclaimer: It does look nice, though (shame).
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07-22-2011, 12:21 AM
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"Magnificent! Compared to diesel all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance. God help me, I do love it so!"
(poetic license attributed to General George S. Patton) 
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327K on 1986 W201, 602.911, 722.414 2.5 190D ("The Red Baron") 139K on 1993 W124, 104.942, 722.433 2.8 300E ("Queen") http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/...0bb92d3c_m.jpg http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1325284354 Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater. - Albert Einstein take a walk down memory lane...
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07-22-2011, 01:07 AM
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The engine can be finicky....but its still worth it. My 300E is one of the greatest cars I've ever driven....smooooth, powerful, quiet....and relatively simple to repair.
Today I had a co-worker follow me to a get together after work, when we got there he asked if I had a V12 because he could barely keep up (in his ford). I was purposely driving slower so he could keep up! Nothing sweeter than the sound of a M103 working its way to 6000rpm.....well, maybe a M116.  The 420 is pretty awesome.
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07-22-2011, 01:29 AM
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Quote:
 When my friend drove his 1995 S600 V12 to the Cars & Coffee meet in Irvine, CA during the wee hours of the morning, that made me realize what a V12 could really do on the highway.
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07-25-2011, 10:59 PM
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Considering 1993 300E 2.8 - Photos
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327K on 1986 W201, 602.911, 722.414 2.5 190D ("The Red Baron") 139K on 1993 W124, 104.942, 722.433 2.8 300E ("Queen") http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/...0bb92d3c_m.jpg http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1325284354 Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater. - Albert Einstein take a walk down memory lane...
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