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Well... maybe that was another car that i confused this one with. Sorry and good catch.
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It looks like a very nice car. There are some posts about it, as well as an ad somewhere in the for sale section. -Chris
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It is a very nice car....and sooooo tempting. I really like them but still don't want to pay a lot for one due to fear of the rod bending issue. I don't know why I am attracted so much to the riskier ones, I've considered a 6.0 Powerstroke as well.
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The 6.0's can be fairly reliable engines if you correct the stupid crap Ford messed up, or buy a later one with a lot of the bugs worked out. The one to avoid at *ALL COSTS* is the 6.4. That thing was a turd from day 1.
Supposedly the #14 head is supposed to be unreliable, but so far mine's lived a hard life and still going fine. On the other hand, the SL is supposed to be a reliable engine in a reliable chassis, and I've yet to take a trip in that car without something breaking or having some sort of breakdown. It's never left me stranded, but it sure spends a lot of time sitting waiting for parts. I've had the car for 19 years and never completed a journey without incident. Reliability is all relative and subjective...
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That Euro might be a 3.0. I don't think the 3.5 was sold anywhere but in the usa.
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The SDL was a US/North-America model only. The 3.5L replaced the 3.0L in the 1990 models (hence the 350SDL badge)
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So, you think its a 3.0?
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They might get it looking like that. If it runs well with no noticeable issues (probably does), someone will be tempted.
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Unless the engine was replaced with one from an earlier vehicle, it will be a 3.5
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http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-cars-sale/385420-1991-350sdl-smoke-silver-creme-beige-velour.html
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350SDL
Wow, that looks like a well kept example. I soooo miss mine. I still have the totaled car with an engine that had the top end rebuilt shortly before its demise... Temptation!!!
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I wouldn't be afraid of it, but I would have to have it fully checked out for that kind of money. I'd probably prefer a 1990 350SD instead. No real reason to have the long-based model to me.
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I agree about having it checked out. Does anyone on this forum know of any local mechanics that could perform a thorough PPI?
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From all the reading I have done in the lat few days this does not look like a problem that can be forecast. It can be fine one day then show symptoms the next, and go quickly downhill from there.
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