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Really want another diesel - Purplecomputer - 12-12-2014
So after I sold my care to JB3 i am now seeing old diesel Mercedes everywhere.
mostly due to the fact that I work in a richer area with old guys. The mechanic next to my office has 3 w123 1 w113 2 w115 and I believe a w112/110
So yeah its getting to me.
/endrant
RE: Really want another diesel - Greazzer - 12-13-2014
Whatever you buy, look for one which is rust "free" IMO.
RE: Really want another diesel - Purplecomputer - 12-14-2014
(12-13-2014, 06:42 AM)Greazzer Whatever you buy, look for one which is rust "free" IMO.
yes, I have seen my fair share of rusted out mercedes. Just awful.
if anyone has a w115 they want to get rid of let me know
RE: Really want another diesel - sassparilla_kid - 12-14-2014
Plenty of rust free cars in California!!
Here's a couple:
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/4804910430.html
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/4769459042.html
RE: Really want another diesel - vaccin - 12-15-2014
There is a 87 300D for sale with 130 k miles for 3000 canadian and has the red interior ?
RE: Really want another diesel - Simpler=Better - 12-15-2014
Called it!
Eye feel jah, get storage and a workspace first. Then get yourself a heap, so you don't need to worry about those two items.
Also, nothing wrong with a 6.XL Ford in an old F250. Rougher than a merc, but still has that diesel feel.
RE: Really want another diesel - Greazzer - 12-16-2014
X2 + 100% what Simpler=Better said. Try NOT to make your DD your project. I have wasted at least 1 if not 2 years entertaining the following ritual: Get ready Friday night. Take it apart Saturday in the AM. Break something or realize something is "different" or I am missing something. Hussle and rush. Most of the time the rush or hussle is not worth it and you're not 100% happy. Sunday rolls around and you're stuck putting everything back together and you got very little completed. NEXT weekend: repeat cycle ...
RE: Really want another diesel - JB3 - 12-16-2014
If you get the bug to want it back, just let me know.
My plan is to get it going, do some body work, and eventually sell it. Though it is an awesome car.
Havent done anything with it yet
RE: Really want another diesel - sassparilla_kid - 12-16-2014
I say find a w115 240D and turbo it
RE: Really want another diesel - CRD4x4 - 12-17-2014
Yo Purp!
I agree that you need another diesel! Here's a sweetheart:
1987 MERCEDES BENZ 300D TURBO DIESEL - $2200 (PARKTON, MD)
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/4767459089.html
Its been for sale for a month already. Very local to me so let me know if you want me to check it out for you. If I had the room, it'd be mine.
RE: Really want another diesel - Purplecomputer - 02-06-2015
(12-16-2014, 10:27 PM)JB3 If you get the bug to want it back, just let me know.
My plan is to get it going, do some body work, and eventually sell it. Though it is an awesome car.
Havent done anything with it yet
yes let me know! I have had a hard time after selling the car. I see w123 EVERYWHERE and it makes me sad
(12-16-2014, 11:28 PM)sassparilla_kid I say find a w115 240D and turbo it
I was thinking of doing that but are the engines slightly different?
RE: Really want another diesel - Edian727 - 02-06-2015
Slightly. that's the better intake anyway. you'd probably want to change to the 123 IP. Idk if it is any bigger but it doesn't use that throttle flap vacuum wierd stuff. I also think there was a head or cam or both change at some point in time(78 or 79 iirc), upped the horse's just a little bit, like 5. I doubt those changes will make much of a difference with a turbo on it though.
IMO the 115 is a nicer looking car. Also it seems 115 have a much higher chance of being a manual, at least that's what my local CL has tought me. seen a few running driving, albiet rusty 115 with manual for 500 over here. and i like the front suspension better, though it might not handle better. 123 have that wierd i use the sway bar as part of my upper control arm thing goin on, kinda freaks me out.
RE: Really want another diesel - Austincarnut - 02-06-2015
I have 3 solid 123 parts cars, no rust in tx...
I also know of a nice 115 240d a friend is selling, I can put you in touch if you like. I can't believe the work some guys on here take on cars that are out there with little or no rust. let me know
(02-06-2015, 09:18 AM)Purplecomputer(12-16-2014, 10:27 PM)JB3 If you get the bug to want it back, just let me know.
My plan is to get it going, do some body work, and eventually sell it. Though it is an awesome car.
Havent done anything with it yet
yes let me know! I have had a hard time after selling the car. I see w123 EVERYWHERE and it makes me sad
(12-16-2014, 11:28 PM)sassparilla_kid I say find a w115 240D and turbo it
I was thinking of doing that but are the engines slightly different?
RE: Really want another diesel - atypicalguy - 02-15-2015
Maybe pm me the details on the 240d.
Thanks
Karl
(02-06-2015, 09:08 PM)Austincarnut I have 3 solid 123 parts cars, no rust in tx...
I also know of a nice 115 240d a friend is selling, I can put you in touch if you like. I can't believe the work some guys on here take on cars that are out there with little or no rust. let me know
(02-06-2015, 09:18 AM)Purplecomputer(12-16-2014, 10:27 PM)JB3 If you get the bug to want it back, just let me know.
My plan is to get it going, do some body work, and eventually sell it. Though it is an awesome car.
Havent done anything with it yet
yes let me know! I have had a hard time after selling the car. I see w123 EVERYWHERE and it makes me sad
(12-16-2014, 11:28 PM)sassparilla_kid I say find a w115 240D and turbo it
I was thinking of doing that but are the engines slightly different?