The roads are pretty much the same as they were in 1983 - I remember cruising along at 80 MPH back then. But then I don't live in Atlanta, where there are 2 speeds on the bypass, 100 MPH & slow enough to walk beside a car as its traveling down the highway......
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 9:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D - is it worth it? i don't know how driveable a 240D is on modern roads. On 3/21/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My mechanic here has a 1982 240D with 220Kmi on the chassis, 150Kmi on the > engine that he just put in, manual tranny, body has no rust on it. He says > it's ready to roll with no mechanical issues. Burgundy with tan Tex > interior. > > Ceteris paribus, is it worth the $3000 he wants for it? I know that "value" > is a highly subjective term to the listers, but please give me your honest > opinion. > > More importantly, is it worth selling my current 300D (124) in order to buy > the 240D? I know, my current ride is a "better" car, but I really like the > manual transmission in the benzes ... > > -- > Sunil Hari > 1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi - for sale > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 513-205-7474 > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
