Hey Randy. I've owned a 1976 300D sedans and will be in Winnipeg sometime in July. If you would like me to take a look at it (busman's holiday) let me know off list and we can coordinate.
On 6/23/05, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have always wanted one of these old diesel beasts but have always been a > bit leary of the cost of repairs. > That is especially true since I am in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and there > are not all that many of these things around here anymore.There never were a > lot of them here and that means junkyard parts are going to be rare. I would > likely have to import new or used parts from the USA. > > So, the real question is, whether these old beasties are really worth the > time and trouble. They were considered economical in the years when gas > guzzling V8's roamed the lands. A reasonably sized car with good mileage and > cheap fuel was a good idea. Today, the cost of fuel is often close to that > of gasoline or even higher. The fuel mileage is not nearly so good when > compared to modern fuel injected V6's (as opposed to V8's) etc. > > Similarly, longevity was a plus if one cared for the car. Mercedes quality > and diesel meant that it might never wear out if one kept it up and changed > the oil regularly. Today, most of the Toyotas and Hondas have comparable > quality and longevity. > > So, does it still make sense to want one of these things? Or does one have > to throw sense out the window and be an eccentric in order to do this? > > I have a line on a 300D. I think a 1974? Burgundy with a cream colored > interior. A sunroof. Car looks good but I did not really get a chance to > look under it etc. A second owner vehicle so I am told. A doctor owned it > first and since then an older fellow who has now decided to sell it. He > wants $7K Canadian so not cheap but then not much is anymore. > > Randy > > > > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
