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Posted by: rosenfe Aug 28 2015, 09:42 AM

one owner,dealer serviced since new with all stamps in book.150k,ac,electric sunroof,perfect body and interior,4 speed.its a simple car,just like a 914.no computers,will run forever.

Posted by: Mueller Aug 28 2015, 09:58 AM

Nice, my mother-in-law has an '83 or '84 240 turbo diesel, 400K+ miles on it.

Slowest car I've ever driven in my life...I'd still love to own it.

I do need to fix her power windows in it for her, I think they are air actuated or something crazy like that.

Posted by: rosenfe Aug 28 2015, 10:26 AM

if its a 240 it has no turbo,but 4 speed is peppy enough,automatic is a dog .

Posted by: JmuRiz Aug 28 2015, 10:31 AM

I've never heard anyone refer to a 240D as peppy

Does it have the lightweight hubcap wheels? If so they save 60lbs for the set of 5 over the steel version!

Posted by: Mueller Aug 28 2015, 10:43 AM

I'll have to look at it again now...thanks!

Posted by: 914mikee100 Aug 28 2015, 10:47 AM

The windows are electric, but the door locks and trunk lock are pneumatic.

Posted by: rosenfe Aug 28 2015, 11:00 AM

it has thoe period round hub caps ,color matched to car.they have good enough power to go 8o on freeway and get on the on ramp.thats if engine and all is in good shape.remember these were used as taxis all over the world,some have kept going with a greek taxi going over one million miles on same body and several engines.

Posted by: mangrum Aug 28 2015, 12:52 PM

In one respect it is even simpler than a 914 because there are no spark plugs and associated part like coil, etc. Combustion is provided via compression so maintenance, like oil changes, are important. Motors will also out last 914-4 motors if well maintained.

Door locks and engine shutoff use vacuum. If there is a leak in the system your engine may not shut off via the key (switch has a vacuum line). There is a manual shutoff switch under the hood in case.

I had a 1982 300D Turbo. The engines are known as "bullet proof" and will go forever if well maintained. After 325K and two transmission I gave up. I have not had a Mercedes that did not have auto trans issues. The attitude of the Engineers back in the day was "people should learn to drive a stick." I think they still have that attitude.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Aug 28 2015, 06:37 PM

The 240D has a real achilles' heel, though. I know two people who had them, both wound up with cracked sleeves in one cylinder. They're evidently a real b*tch to re-sleeve, possibly because of the high pressures and shock loads that the diesel combustion process creates.

One guy ditched his (bought a new diesel Bug instead), the other guy parked his and was searching for a good used motor. And searching. And searching...

--DD

Posted by: Rav914 Aug 28 2015, 09:27 PM

Nice. I have a '79 300D. Love the W123.

Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 04:55 AM

Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 04:56 AM

Somebody had to do it...