exactly.. lol

I think the SDL is too big of a car for me.. I think something in the w201 size is it.. Im looking for a decent 16 valve as well

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Mercedes-Benz-190E-2-3-16-European-model-Hot_W0QQitemZ190324354276QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2c50372ce4&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

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1986 300SDL, 211K,Dealership serviced its whole life
1991 190E 2.6(120k)
1983 300D(300k)
1977 300D(211k)

oo I want the mini that is in the background.. lol

But there is a nice 1998 Jetta TDI I am kinda looking at.The owner is the second owner and its been his daily for a while, has been running synthetic since day one, timing belt was done 30k ago and has I think another 30k on it(or 50k not sure of the change intervals) has done all the preventive maintenance and junk. I do a lot of high way driving and have been getting a solid 27 mpg on the highway in the benz but there's just something about 40-50 mpg that really interest me

but, the SDL will not go anywhere if I get a TDI.. my parents love the big benz and try to get it from me any chance they get, which I do not object to if I dont need to go anywhere.

So if I can somehow manage it I'll keep both and just have my mom cover at least half of the insurance on the benz and or sell her chevy equinox and get the XM receiver for the SDL..

I would have to seriously get her to not smoke in it... like seriously. I'd have to put a camera and water gun on the dash.

I feel your pain. Im bored with the 280CE, but I still love it. The 76 300D will solve my problem, it will keep me busy for a while.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg

Well, try hitting every corner about 20MPH faster than you do now. Oughtta cure your boredom.

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On some nights I still believe that a car with the fuel gauge on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. - HST

1983 300SD - 305000
1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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I think taking a corner at 80mph isnt that safe in a non controlled environment lol.

maybe if I drive with a tiger in the car?

Maybe you should see what's up with this car; I can't imagine the mileage being accurate, but worth a look.

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/1292428503.html

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

how much you want to be the odometer failed lol. and if Im getting a 201 its 16 valve or 190D 2.5 turbo or nothing(found a 2.5t for sale.. kinda)

A 201 with a manual and a M103 2.6 would be a fun car. I have a blast with my 300E...it can MOVE. Now I want a manual one....

I am too big for a W201, my head hits the ceiling and it feels way too small inside.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

lol.. im seriously thinking of breaking something just so I can fix it on this car. I do really need to get that rear window channel like replaced and I have the part.. just no time to have the car down for a day or two while its in the shop. I do need tint as well still and do body work and repaint it.. then maybe I can truly say the car is perfect.

Tomorrow I think im going to wash the car and detail it and look at the engine and maybe figure out how to remove things so I can get them painted/powder coated


I might as well call mercedes and see if they still have those plastic skid plates for the car.. if not maybe figure out the mounting and go to town with some sheet aluminum and make my own

So your bordem is essentially caused by the way a luxury liner W126 drives? You want something more sporty? Perhaps move on to a W124....diesel for the economy....or a gasser for the real fun....a 300CE....or a later M104 powered E320.....they are quite nimble, quite exciting to drive, and quite fast. Or go crazy and get a 400E or 500E sportline.....that's sure to get you plenty of tickets, use lots of gas, and wear out tires constantly.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

Wait a month until the Don is back in school, and pursuing the next "The Donna". He just needs to keep out of the friend zone.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

He's got a different one up for auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mini-Classic-Mini-1978-99-Mini-Cooper-Sport-Pack-Stunning-lo-mileage-wow_W0QQitemZ190324665228QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2c503beb8c&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

I can import one in the same condition for about $3k less if I wanted to.