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Old 05-19-2013, 10:26 PM
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Here is the link to the IPD anti-sways. The Volvo guys say that these work wonders.

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Old 05-19-2013, 11:42 PM
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Sorry, automatics just don't do it for me anymore.



Fun to drive and as little as possible. However, no one is giving away free 911 SC's. There isn't exactly a set limit on what I'm willing to spend, but more than four to five thousand dollars would be unlikely.



My 300D has experienced zero operational mission failures in 8 years. Flat tires and needing a jump start don't count (going by the Failure Definition Scoring Criteria I used when I was in automotive testing). My 240D had one (bad starter). My '71 250 gasser POS was a completely different story



More money than I want to spend, not available with a manual transmission, and the one I already have won't fit.
Well, then just stick a 4-speed in; fill-in-the-blanks for $3K to $4K......Skip.....that should cover a lot of ground.....
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Old 05-20-2013, 03:28 AM
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Hey, have I mentioned this before? What? You say I have? Must be old age setting in...
just screams "school teacher"...
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Old 05-20-2013, 07:40 AM
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just screams "school teacher"...
What does a W123 300D scream?
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Old 05-20-2013, 08:19 AM
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Hey, have I mentioned this before? What? You say I have? Must be old age setting in...

Ahhhh the classic Volvo 245. My dad's favorite car after Studebaker went away. Red is perhaps the only common color he never had!
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Old 05-20-2013, 11:26 AM
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What does a W123 300D scream?
Treehugger.
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Old 05-20-2013, 01:50 PM
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Treehugger.
See? The Volvo is an upgrade!
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Old 05-20-2013, 02:19 PM
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See? The Volvo is an upgrade!
Not really....


You can keep a W123 running with a hammer, roll of duct tape, screw driver, and some blood/sweat.


Volvo, not so much.
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Old 05-20-2013, 04:03 PM
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Point in fact: Just try to keep an old Volvo 240 glove compartment door shut without some duct tape. I double-dog dare you!
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Old 05-20-2013, 04:15 PM
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This looks like a fine replacement for the W123!

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Old 05-20-2013, 04:24 PM
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"Needs some TLC"
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Old 05-20-2013, 04:26 PM
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"Needs some TLC"
Bah!


Any MB/Volvo/Porsche that age will need a little TLC.


As long as it's not on fire, you're good to go!


After all "It's a Porsche, persevere"

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