I've been looking for a clean body to replace my rusted out, but mechanically sound 123, and I came across what looks like a pretty clean 115 instead. I know none of the 123 parts are going to fit, but if it's a clean enough car I would consider switching.

Anything in particular I should look closely at when I go to see this car tomorrow? I know that rust is a problem on these as well as the 123s, and I know to check the blower motor for functionality.

It has a leaky trunk and smokes when cold, but has a recent engine transplant, supposedly a rebuilt one, new brakes and clutch. Supposedly has very little rust, too.

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1976 Mercedes 240D, unknown mileage
1977 Mercedes 240D, 225k
1992 Dodge/Cummins 4WD, 284k
1990 Subaru Legacy wagon, 330k
1991 Subaru Legacy wagon, 225k

Woodrat, I have both a 115 and 123. One problem I'm having with the 115 is that parts are becoming more and more difficult to find. In particular, the radiator is a real challenge. New ones are only available for really big bucks. Otherwise, the 115 handles, in my opinion, better than the 123 and for sure the 124.

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Dan
1981 240D
1987 300D Turbo
1973 220
Das Beste Oder Nichts

I was expecting it to be all rusty, and the kid who was selling it described horrible smoke and noise on startup, but neither were true. This is the cleanest, most rust-free 115 I've seen in years. Engine replaced with a MBZ factory reman with zero blowby, floor pan and trunk cleaned and painted, interior in excellent shape, except for the parcel shelf, decent tires, and everything works except the odometer and the radio. Even the fuel tank had been pulled, cleaned out, painted and reinstalled. Clutch needs to be better bled, I think, it releases really close to the floor, but it works.

I have no idea how this car lasted for days on Craigslist; I think I was the first person to come and look at it. So, even though it's gonna hurt financially for the next month, I bought it.

For $1600...

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1976 Mercedes 240D, unknown mileage
1977 Mercedes 240D, 225k
1992 Dodge/Cummins 4WD, 284k
1990 Subaru Legacy wagon, 330k
1991 Subaru Legacy wagon, 225k

WOW!!!!!!! That is Beautiful. Good score, and good the kid thinks it sounds terrible, and that awful Diesel smoke.

I have that Hood ornament on my 123`s and the 126. Giver a little of the old MB Class.


Our neighbor has a 74 220D out in his field he would just give me, it`s that Pea Green color. but is another project to drag home.

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

You, sir, are a winner. I love the color, too.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Nice find! My 220 is a lighter yellow. Such pretty little cars.

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68 280SL - 70 280SL - 70 300SEL 3.5 - 72 350SL - 72 280SEL 4.5 - 72 220 - 72 220D - 73 450SL - 84 230GE - 87 200TD - 90 190E 2.0 - 03 G500

Nissan GTR - Nissan Skyline GTS25T - Toyota GTFour - Rover Mini - Toyota Land Cruiser HJ60 - Cadillac Eldorado - BMW E30 - BMW 135i

i'd buy it for $1600.

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

Drove it a couple hundred miles home today, it runs like a swiss watch, and I can occasionally pass another vehicle, and cruise up smaller grades in fourth gear without losing speed, even!

For a couple of miles, the odometers started to work again, too, but then they stopped. Need to figure that out, and get this Becker radio hooked up, too.

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1976 Mercedes 240D, unknown mileage
1977 Mercedes 240D, 225k
1992 Dodge/Cummins 4WD, 284k
1990 Subaru Legacy wagon, 330k
1991 Subaru Legacy wagon, 225k