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Old 02-20-2005, 09:36 AM
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another diesel in my future '65 model

I may soon own a '65 (180 or 190 - don't remember) diesel soon. Any thoughts/comments?

I'm considering setting it up as a daily driver on 55 mph speed limit roads only.

Any thoughts/comments?

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Old 02-20-2005, 10:42 AM
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I've studied the cars long distance and have been on the fence about them. www.heckflosse.nl/ I think is the website that will answer any questions. I think a '65 is a 200D.

I've gotten close to pulling the trigger on one of those, the looks are the coolest, the performance with an auto trans roughly equals that of a driveway slug (without salt) and I think the 4 spd is mandatory. I don't expect a lot of appreciation of that particular car, financially, and it's just a call if you'd like to drive one.

If you've got the room, you can't find a simpler car and they are great to look at. I've been told by Benz that the parts are readily available for eng. drivetrain, etc. 55 hp, I think, is the number for a 200D. Rust is always the deciding factor for me and is the reason I basically gave my 6.3 away.

I have a bunch of cars and have decided to stick with my 79 300SD for now to satisfy the diesel obsession, but it would be a cool car. Oh heck, buy it, if it doesn't work out, maybe I'll take it some day.

Let me know what you think of the website. Good Luck
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