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clean 240D - 7/22/2008 3:41:49 PM

johnpaultate3

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I''m looking for a nice 240D for sale. Looking for:

absolute zero rust
functioning a/c
tight engine (low blow-by, lots of miles before next rebuild)

Prefer if all accessories work as well, including cruise & antenna, and paint in good condition.

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RE: clean 240D - 9/8/2008 6:44:23 AM

ForcedInduction

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Check eBay and be prepared to pay over $8,000.

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1980 240D 3.0VNT 222K Miles. OM617.95, GT2256V VNT turbo, 4-speed manual, 3.46 diff, 15mm rear swaybar, ALDA removed, no EGR and Amsoil by-pass oil filter. Currently 107HP and 195lb/ft of torque at the wheels.

www.youtube.com/Turbo617

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RE: clean 240D - 9/8/2008 7:00:21 AM

johnpaultate3

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Thanks, ForcedInduction.

I actually spent about a month and a half watching the cars on eBay, craigslist (using google site search to look for cars in all regions), benz trader, etc, etc. Once I went to look at a car in SC that sounded real good, but I failed to make sure I got detailed pictures from the seller. It turned out not so clean as I had expected. Eventually I found a very nice ''82 240D Manual (craigslist) in Knoxville, clean and mechanically sound for $6000. 132k miles, quiet, original paint in almost original condition, everything works (including cruise!) excepting the antenna. Patience. There were a few others in CA that were probably as nice, but I didn''t want to go that far to get a car.

Of the nice ones I saw on eBay during that time, they were repainted, or the A/C didn''t work or had some other problem. For $8000 or more I think the car should be virtually perfect.

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RE: clean 240D - 10/3/2008 6:42:04 PM

punkrockbenz

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tough times at the punk rock house. might have to part with "tanner", my 1975 240d, which is the absolute best car i have ever owned(for what that is worth). there is one rust spot-about 3" dia. on the driver''s door, which i may fix while i wait. interior is perfect-not a tear, but needs foam. few cracks in the dash and door caps. runs and drives beautifully. might need some stuff- glow plugs, hoses, ect. but, i was planning on driving this thing quite a bit. i think this is the year and model that maintains the guinness record? odometer says "09346" and i wouldn''t be surprised if it had just rolled over. a/c works, but blower doesn''t. 35 mpg on a recent trip to New Mexico and back. all i had to do was add 1/2 a quart of oil(rotella) and adjust the idle. love it, but might have to sell- 3 G''s or a reasonable offer. better to call me- 970.390.4578. hell, u are in CO, just come drive it for fun''s sake.