Scored a cheap 1987 300D! - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

gsxr · #16 07-26-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shertex

Cool...I will inspect when I change ATF. Anyone want some panels??

Someone was just asking me about those. Now to see if I can remember who it was. FYI, the front panel is usually ok and is easy to ship. The rear panel is fragile fiberglass, usually boogered up, and a major pain to pack and ship such that it won't get damaged in transit. They really do reduce the noise levels on the car, and both will fit your 2.5T's, so I'd hang onto 'em.

vstech · #17 07-26-2012, 12:59 PM

Nice score!

the radiator is nearly worth $400, add in the panels, and the wheels... you certainly got your money's worth!

the lack of turbo could be as simple as a dirty air filter! or the vacuum lines could be buggered on the arv...

shertex · #18 07-26-2012, 01:03 PM

Air filter was very dirty...banged out all the loose stuff and will order new one. Interestingly the smoke seems to be subsiding. I'm beginning to suspect the PO drove it like a granny (he admitted as much) and there's just a lot of gunk that needs to be blown out.

vstech · #19 07-26-2012, 02:23 PM

oh yeah. the cat is likely 90% plugged...
get the car out on the freeway and FLOOR it.
let all the sparks and soot fly. ya need a good 20 minute long pull... a steep hill is great for this, in 3rd gear to hold the RPM's to the wall!

winmutt · #20 07-26-2012, 04:18 PM

There is nothing more expensive than a cheap mercedes.

jusme · #21 07-26-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by winmutt

There is nothing more expensive than a cheap mercedes.

Cheap women

raysorenson · #22 07-26-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shertex

Anyone want some panels??

ZOMG!!! YES!!! PM me a shipped price to 35210.

jusme · #23 07-26-2012, 09:50 PM

Any pics to post?

winmutt · #24 07-27-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jusme

Cheap women

They are still cheap, they just leave you with expensive issues.

shertex · #25 07-27-2012, 10:47 AM

This is getting fun! Replaced the air filter and fuel filters. Once it's warmed up, I'm driving it as hard as I can. It's like it's being awakened from an automotive slumber! The smoke is GONE...other than some crud being expelled this morning when I floored it. The car is noticeably quicker and more power than it was two days ago. Next I'm going after the ALDA.

Bio300TDTdriver · #26 07-27-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shertex

Cool...I will inspect when I change ATF. Anyone want some panels??

Just put them back in place and show them off at the next GTG! Why don't you want them?

shertex · #27 07-27-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bio300TDTdriver

Just put them back in place and show them off at the next GTG! Why don't you want them?

$$$$$$$

TX76513 · #28 07-27-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark DiSilvestro

Depends on what you want out of the car, and how good a DIY you are.
My first 240D was a tired, rusty $200 Craigslist special. I patched the worst of the rust (which cost very little except time) then put about $900 to turn something ready for the crusher, into a useable car. Plus, never having owned a diesel, I think the knowledge I gained learning about them was priceless.
OTHO, it definitely would have cost many thousands of $$$$ to properly restore this car. But I was able to use it as-is (also it wasn't my sole transporation) then get most of my money back when I sold it six years later.

Happy Motoring, Mark

There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes