OT: Looking for a diesel Mercedes, Can anyone give me some pointers? |
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OT: Looking for a diesel Mercedes, Can anyone give me some pointers? |
Dr Evil |
Mar 22 2005, 01:00 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Some of you must know about old MBZ diesels. I am looking for one as a commuter/nice classy ride. I reacently looked at a 73 300D that was nice, but needed too much work for the price. Is there any years to look for? Stay away from? Things to take note of?
Anyone know what kind of milage to expect form a 4.5L 70s 6cyl reagular gas engine? Just for the hell of it as I have one that I want, but it will probably get crappy milage and that I cannot afford. Thanks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
cha914 |
Mar 22 2005, 02:16 PM
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MUSR 8 - 5lug conversion done wed - drive 500miles thrus Group: Members Posts: 739 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 63 |
My Dad has an 82 300TD ... bought the car with ~110K on the clock and now has almost ~350K, never touched the engine. It will get up and go if you keep your foot in it, likes to cruiz around 80, handles like a boat though. I think it gets ~25mpg the way he drives it. It goes through brakes, batteries, and alternators quite often, and the tranny is finally starting to go (auto) so thats why he is looking to replace it. He also had some issues with the power windows and locks (vacuum system), and the A/C has gone out a couple of times.
He loves the car, but not really a "cheap" car to maintain, but it is a great cruizer, and dead nuts reliable engine, and its a Mercedes, not a honda. I have heard that the 1985 300TD is the best one made, but somewhat rare. I have my dad looking at 5 series BMW's for his replacement...good luck. Tony |
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