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RE: Diesels to Buy/Avoid - 4/8/2008 5:39:00 PM

bowpro

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Hello all,
Well I have accquired on of the "avoid" Diesels. I have a 1990 350 SDL turbo and I need to either have the injector pump rebuilt or find a replacement for my first Mercedes. If anyone can help me please answer as quickly as possible.
Thanks in advance.

Pat

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RE: Diesels to Buy/Avoid - 5/8/2008 3:09:20 PM

larryejoh

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I am looking at a 95 E300d. I was told that it would be hard to find parts for since it was only offered for one year. Sould I avoid this one?

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RE: Diesels to Buy/Avoid - 6/10/2008 4:40:31 PM

mbz300sdl

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Another thought...I once was looking at an 87 300SDL and the salesman told me the turbo had just been replaced under a recall put out by Mercedes. Any truth this "recall"?

Sam

Sorry everyone i dont get on as often as i used too. Yes that recall is real on all 1987 Mercedes with the 603 engine it was the trap-oxidizer that caused the problem and Mercedes will still honor this recall and if any damage was caused to the turbo they would also replace that.

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RE: Diesels to Buy/Avoid - 6/10/2008 4:43:58 PM

mbz300sdl

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I am looking at a 95 E300d. I was told that it would be hard to find parts for since it was only offered for one year. Sould I avoid this one?

No there is no reason to avoid this car in fact IMO it may one day be one of the most desired as it has the newer look with the same excellent quality of all W124s

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RE: Diesels to Buy/Avoid - 6/10/2008 5:27:29 PM

seanarcher

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i would like to know why the 87 190d and 300d would be considered one of the best to buy.are those electronicly feul injected?

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RE: Diesels to Buy/Avoid - 6/11/2008 1:44:04 PM

ForcedInduction

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ORIGINAL: seanarcher

i would like to know why the 87 190d and 300d would be considered one of the best to buy.are those electronicly feul injected?

They have great power and economy with minimal electronics.

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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: Diesels to Buy/Avoid - 6/12/2008 5:47:42 PM

ana

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I''m trying to decide between the ''96-97 300D and the ''98-99 300DT. Would you share your opinion on these?
Thanks much.

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RE: Diesels to Buy/Avoid - 6/13/2008 5:13:11 AM

ForcedInduction

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The 98-99 E300. They are the same as the 96-97 E300 but turbocharged, as all diesels should be.

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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: Diesels to Buy/Avoid - 6/13/2008 5:20:59 AM

AMGMercedes

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Do any of you guys know why Mercedes stopped doing the fender slits with the diesel turbo? I think they look kind of cool and purposeful, unlike a majority of them today

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RE: Diesels to Buy/Avoid - 7/2/2008 10:23:57 AM

seanarcher

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i am looking at purchasing a 87 300dt.i am not sure wich engine is in the car.is the 6cyl turbo as reliable as the 5cylinder or are thier flaws like the head casting bosses or something else i should be aware of?

thank you

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