these cars aren't -that- rare, but they're definitely fun to drive. Rarer are the wagons, but if that isn't your bag then the coupes are nice. Oil leaks could be 20 minutes or 5 hours to fix; it just depends on where.
On 3/2/06, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm thinking of checking this one out. Here's the link to it on CL. > > http://portland.craigslist.org/car/138182748.html > > > This is what the guy wrote in his response. > > I have had this car for about 2 years. It is an automatic. Has always > been > on the road. The only major work I had done to it was to have the > steering/ignition > lock replaced when it broke. Brakes are ok, transmission has a little > slipping but hasn't been a problem, no leaking.. Went to Yakama last > summer > and > it took the mountains OK. Pretty strong engine. Mileage has always been > around 15-20, usually closer to 20. > > Interior is not leather, I've got covers for the front seats, back seats > don't need them. Most gages work. Vacuum system is not hooked up. Great > heater, > air conditioner not filled. > > THE PROBLEM: Has suddenly sprung an oil leak. Always used a little oil > but > this is something else. Not sure where it originates. Uses about a quart > of oil every 40 miles and looses oil when parked. My guy says he can't > tell > where it is coming from without getting into it. I don't have the time, > talent > or cash to get into it right now. My guy figures seals. > > I know that it is a rare turbio diesel 300CD, but is this one that could > be > "somethin'," or a junkyard fugitive? > > Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon > > 1973 220D parting out > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
