Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-18 Thread clay
I much prefer a longer wheel base and more doors. Just too dang lazy to move my butt from my seat to let people in the car clay On May 18, 2013, at 4:55 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > clay wrote: >> Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the >> check clears, I am able

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-18 Thread Max
Aye! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Mitch Haley wrote: > >Kind of a pity the 300D is a 1995 and not a 1998, eh? > >Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Max wrote: NA OM606 in that heavier body would be a little slow. Probably faster than a 240D, but not much. Kind of a pity the 300D is a 1995 and not a 1998, eh? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search li

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-18 Thread Max
NA OM606 in that heavier body would be a little slow. Probably faster than a 240D, but not much. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Mitch Haley wrote: >clay wrote: >> Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once >the check clears, I am abl

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-18 Thread Mitch Haley
clay wrote: Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the check clears, I am able to swoop down and put a replacement on the policy You like 126? You need to find a SEC with engine trouble, and buy back the 300D from the insurance company. ___

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-17 Thread clay
I am not inclined to invest in a 350 that has not had a fresh engine. Every idiot with an original engine gets so bent out of shape when I inquire about his rods. clay On May 17, 2013, at 5:00 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Craig wrote: > >>> Do I want to replace it with an SDL or maybe a 350SD?

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-17 Thread clay
Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the check clears, I am able to swoop down and put a replacement on the policy clay On May 17, 2013, at 4:58 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > I've wrecked my 95 E320 wagon and the insurance money was great each time. > Well worth

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-17 Thread clay
The new and improved ACC sucks at allowing fresh air into the cabin. The air gets stuffy and windows fog up. Only way to drive in the winter rain is to pop the roof or window down. Spring and summer that lack of air flow really makes driving noisy and blustery. clay On May 17, 2013, at 4:5

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-17 Thread Chris James
I take part of that back, after Alex was gracious enough to send pics. The exterior IS nice, but everything else was a let down at the current asking price. The non-turbo 603, manual climate w/A/C & fanfare horn are cool features/options, but in reality it's a $2K car at best. Especially with

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Craig wrote: Do I want to replace it with an SDL or maybe a 350SD? Later edition 420S would be nice. Or Just keep in mind a 350SD is a rod bender. I'm beginning to think that a head gasket might prevent that. The 602 and 603 tend to have head gasket failures on cylinder 1. The 3.5L 6

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-17 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
I've wrecked my 95 E320 wagon and the insurance money was great each time. Well worth repairing since the damage was mostly cosmetic, nothing bent or seriously distorted. It doesn't take much to rack up a high priced repair bill on these. In my opinion a W123 or W126 ages much more gracefully th

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-17 Thread Craig
On Fri, 17 May 2013 16:46:36 -0700 clay wrote: > I am stuck on the fence about the E300. > > Sure, it is loaded and wonderful and has served me well. It will need > the body work to remedy the crash damage. The AC does not function and > the paint is 18 years old. Do you really need AC in t

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-17 Thread clay
I am stuck on the fence about the E300. Sure, it is loaded and wonderful and has served me well. It will need the body work to remedy the crash damage. The AC does not function and the paint is 18 years old. Do I want to replace it with an SDL or maybe a 350SD? Later edition 420S would be

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-17 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On May 17, 2013 2:43 PM, "Chris James" wrote: > > "its time to get something with more > room" Perhaps I'm just jaded, but > can't help but read that as > "somethings broke/on it's way out > that I don't want to be bothered > fixing." > I figure any used 124 needs both the suspension and the

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-17 Thread Chris James
Looks nice! Wish I had $6.5K laying around to buy it & have it shipped it to NC. Someday I'm going to get my euro W124 diesel... "its time to get something with more room" Perhaps I'm just jaded, but can't help but read that as "somethings broke/on it's way out that I don't want to be

[MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-17 Thread Alex Chamberlain
http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/3807551940.html Not the most illuminating ad, but I contacted the seller and got some interior and underhood pics. It is a non-turbo OM603 with manual climate control, air conditioning, cloth interior, and no sunroof. Not a stick shift, sadly, or I would be all o