Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report
I love my '91 also - but I've come to believe the motor mounts ay need to be replaced every 100K mi or so. The engine should be silent with no vibration at idle. re your fuel mileage - Ha! and Honda Camry drivers brag about 28mpg! ;-) The W124's are awesome cars - from what I've heard, the gas models are pretty good also. LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 11:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report In the 1 year, 8 months since I got the car from Kaleb, it's been driven 11,625 miles, burned 367.6 gals. for 31.62 mpg. Total miles today are 338,265. It's burning an average of 1 qt. of oil every 1,600 miles. I can live with that. The chain stretch is 2.8 degrees. It's currently down due to not charging the battery, despite only 5000 miles on a new regulator and polished armature. A Bosch re-built alternator looks to be in it's future. This is a great car! -- OK Don CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report
Kaleb wrote: I sure miss that car. Well, I really miss the 90 300D I sold OK Don AND it was a better car than this 92. It had fewer miles and didn't burn oil! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report
And I never intend to sell mine. These testimonies are reinforcing my own assessment of that car. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 2:50 PM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report Kaleb wrote: I sure miss that car. Well, I really miss the 90 300D I sold OK Don AND it was a better car than this 92. It had fewer miles and didn't burn oil! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report
Yup - both of trhem are fine cars! I think the 92 actually leaks more oil than it burns - from the front crankshaft seal, and perhaps the injection pump o-ring. The rest of the engine is dry and clean. On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Kaleb wrote: I sure miss that car. Well, I really miss the 90 300D I sold OK Don AND it was a better car than this 92. It had fewer miles and didn't burn oil! Donald H. Snook -- OK Don CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report
well at 300 whatever K, you cant blame it for burning a little oil. Heck, it might be leaking more than burning, I cant remember if it was leaking anything when I had it. Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: I sure miss that car. Well, I really miss the 90 300D I sold OK Don AND it was a better car than this 92. It had fewer miles and didn't burn oil! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.124/2599 - Release Date: 01/04/10 02:24:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report
when you have a 2.5, NEVER sell it unless you get a better 2.5. Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: And I never intend to sell mine. These testimonies are reinforcing my own assessment of that car. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 2:50 PM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report Kaleb wrote: I sure miss that car. Well, I really miss the 90 300D I sold OK Don AND it was a better car than this 92. It had fewer miles and didn't burn oil! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.124/2599 - Release Date: 01/04/10 02:24:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report
Ditto's, mine just keeps getting better better - LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 6:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report when you have a 2.5, NEVER sell it unless you get a better 2.5. Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: And I never intend to sell mine. These testimonies are reinforcing my own assessment of that car. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 2:50 PM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report Kaleb wrote: I sure miss that car. Well, I really miss the 90 300D I sold OK Don AND it was a better car than this 92. It had fewer miles and didn't burn oil! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.124/2599 - Release Date: 01/04/10 02:24:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report
AMEN. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 6:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report when you have a 2.5, NEVER sell it unless you get a better 2.5. Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: And I never intend to sell mine. These testimonies are reinforcing my own assessment of that car. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 2:50 PM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report Kaleb wrote: I sure miss that car. Well, I really miss the 90 300D I sold OK Don AND it was a better car than this 92. It had fewer miles and didn't burn oil! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.124/2599 - Release Date: 01/04/10 02:24:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report
I sure miss that car. OK Don wrote: In the 1 year, 8 months since I got the car from Kaleb, it's been driven 11,625 miles, burned 367.6 gals. for 31.62 mpg. Total miles today are 338,265. It's burning an average of 1 qt. of oil every 1,600 miles. I can live with that. The chain stretch is 2.8 degrees. It's currently down due to not charging the battery, despite only 5000 miles on a new regulator and polished armature. A Bosch re-built alternator looks to be in it's future. This is a great car! -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T parts car or fixer, cheap
Dave wrote:no photos on the auction listing Looks like some photos were added this morning - Man! Look at all those spare parts on the hoof! ;-) Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info - Original Message - From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 12:11 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T parts car or fixer, cheap No affiliation, etc: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4628199906 I wonder which is correct on the mileage... 900,024 or 9,000,024? Anyway - no photos on the auction listing, but here's some of the text. Located in Ocean Springs, MS. 1992 Mercedes Benz 300-D Turbo, 90,00024 miles. Diesel fuel. the motor is in excellant condition, Body is in excellant condition, however the front of the car was hit and the air bag deployed, needs new bumper and airbag. I have the radiator out of the car as well as the transmition cooling coil both are in good shape. I had to remove them so I could get to the front bumper brackets they need to be straighten out. I can start the car and the motor run great and the transmition is in great shape. The car is loud due to a exaust leak. To make a long story short, the car could be driven anywhere with just a little work. Current bid = $100. This has Kaleb written all over it, along with SuperTurbo Project Car... :) -dm ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
Enjoy it Sunil!! Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:21 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T I'm now the proud owner of a 1992 MB 300D 2.5T - I'm the third owner, all records, smoke silver with beige MB-Tex, 286Kmi. I'm taking delivery this weekend. -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
I paid $3500 - that's with new motor mounts and new brakes installed. New transmission at 200Kmi, rebuilt valves and timing chain at 150Kmi. Front end suspension rebuild recently as well. On 1/18/06, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Enjoy it Sunil!! Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:21 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T I'm now the proud owner of a 1992 MB 300D 2.5T - I'm the third owner, all records, smoke silver with beige MB-Tex, 286Kmi. I'm taking delivery this weekend. -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ 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 ___ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
well, thats a good deal. Sunil Hari wrote: I paid $3500 - that's with new motor mounts and new brakes installed. New transmission at 200Kmi, rebuilt valves and timing chain at 150Kmi. Front end suspension rebuild recently as well. On 1/18/06, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Enjoy it Sunil!! Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:21 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T I'm now the proud owner of a 1992 MB 300D 2.5T - I'm the third owner, all records, smoke silver with beige MB-Tex, 286Kmi. I'm taking delivery this weekend. -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ 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 ___ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
i paid like 9k for mine when I bought it several years ago. I sure miss that car. Sunil Hari wrote: I paid $3500 - that's with new motor mounts and new brakes installed. New transmission at 200Kmi, rebuilt valves and timing chain at 150Kmi. Front end suspension rebuild recently as well. On 1/18/06, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Enjoy it Sunil!! Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:21 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T I'm now the proud owner of a 1992 MB 300D 2.5T - I'm the third owner, all records, smoke silver with beige MB-Tex, 286Kmi. I'm taking delivery this weekend. -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ 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 ___ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
arggh - that means I over paid, or you under paid (thinking it's the later). On 1/18/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: well, thats a good deal. Sunil Hari wrote: I paid $3500 - that's with new motor mounts and new brakes installed. New transmission at 200Kmi, rebuilt valves and timing chain at 150Kmi. Front end suspension rebuild recently as well. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
On Jan 18, 2006, at 6:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yep, I should have never got rid of mine, now everyone has them. I Think at the time I as probably the only one that had a 2.5. Jason Stearn had one. Johnny B iMac therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
OK Don wrote: arggh - that means I over paid, or you under paid (thinking it's the later). Is this the Smoke Silver car Sunil wanted a new hood for? I saw a funny thing on a W201 forum a while back, it was a Smoke Silver 16v with vanity plate that said NOTGOLD. I guess too many people complimented him on his gold MBZ.
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
Kaleb - I think this one has your name written all over it -- http://tinyurl.com/crjsl On 1/18/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i paid like 9k for mine when I bought it several years ago. I sure miss that car. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
naw, you probably got a fair deal as well OK Don wrote: arggh - that means I over paid, or you under paid (thinking it's the later). On 1/18/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: well, thats a good deal. Sunil Hari wrote: I paid $3500 - that's with new motor mounts and new brakes installed. New transmission at 200Kmi, rebuilt valves and timing chain at 150Kmi. Front end suspension rebuild recently as well. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
that one actually has similar mileage to mine, but they say nothing about maintenance history or major repairs. Did I mention that the mechanic put in 500E headlights before he sold it to me? (Shameless plug) The mechanic who sold it to me does great work - his name is Aaron and his shop is called MB Classic in West Chester OH (near Cincinnati). His number is 513-870-0014, if anyone needs work or is interested in any cars he has. Last I saw, among other cars he had a 1984 300TD that was a gray-market import that was around $3000 or something. Cloth seats, speedo/odo in kilometers, Euro plates, the works. On 1/19/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yea I have been watching it but Im sure it will go too high. OK Don wrote: Kaleb - I think this one has your name written all over it -- http://tinyurl.com/crjsl On 1/18/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i paid like 9k for mine when I bought it several years ago. I sure miss that car. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
not the first time that one's been on ebay, I've seen it before.. - Original Message From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 8:43:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T yea I have been watching it but Im sure it will go too high. OK Don wrote: Kaleb - I think this one has your name written all over it -- http://tinyurl.com/crjsl On 1/18/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i paid like 9k for mine when I bought it several years ago. I sure miss that car. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
I'm now the proud owner of a 1992 MB 300D 2.5T - I'm the third owner, all records, smoke silver with beige MB-Tex, 286Kmi. I'm taking delivery this weekend. Congratulations! If the trunk of a 124 wasn't so frickin' ugly I'd be really envious. (124 wagons are not so cursed, so they really draw my eye.) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
Hi Sunil - Congatulations!! I'm sure you;re be happy with it. I keep looking for one similar - but I'd like to find one with a bad engine I can buy cheap and rebuild. But they're few and far between - Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:21 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T I'm now the proud owner of a 1992 MB 300D 2.5T - I'm the third owner, all records, smoke silver with beige MB-Tex, 286Kmi. I'm taking delivery this weekend. -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
Only jerks drive those cars...give it to me. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
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Congrats, Sunil! I can see Kaleb turning green already. =) +dm -- Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:21:30 -0800 From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T I'm now the proud owner of a 1992 MB 300D 2.5T - I'm the third owner, all records, smoke silver with beige MB-Tex, 286Kmi. I'm taking delivery this weekend. -- Sunil Hari
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Jim, Does the 1994/95 'facelifted' trunk on the 124 look any better to you? I think it looks a LOT nicer than the 1986-93 versions. Note that from 1991-93 (I think), there was an insert panel that makes the early ones look almost like the 94/95. :) -dm -- Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:31:14 -0800 From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T Congratulations! If the trunk of a 124 wasn't so frickin' ugly I'd be really envious. (124 wagons are not so cursed, so they really draw my eye.) -- Jim
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I only look at minbe from the front - can't see the rear end that way! Congratulations! If the trunk of a 124 wasn't so frickin' ugly I'd be really envious. (124 wagons are not so cursed, so they really draw my eye.) -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
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Sounds like the twin to my '90. I think you'll love it. FWIW - the interior is mushroom. On 1/18/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm now the proud owner of a 1992 MB 300D 2.5T - I'm the third owner, all records, smoke silver with beige MB-Tex, 286Kmi. I'm taking delivery this weekend. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
Does the 1994/95 'facelifted' trunk on the 124 look any better to you? I think it looks a LOT nicer than the 1986-93 versions. Note that I'm not sure. The offense to my eye is the 'low-entry' trunk style, especially when coupled with the angled rear opening and the associated cat's-eye taillights. And right now nearly _everything_ is that way. Ugh. I only look at mine from the front - can't see the rear end that way! Sadly that doesn't work for me, I always see the rear in the garage. -- Jim
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I personally think the 124 has one of the best-executed automotive gluteus maximi ever. In the words of Victoria's Secret, very sexy. -Aaron 1987 300D On 1/18/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure. The offense to my eye is the 'low-entry' trunk style, especially when coupled with the angled rear opening and the associated cat's-eye taillights. And right now nearly _everything_ is that way. Ugh.
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I personally think the 124 has one of the best-executed automotive gluteus maximi ever. In the words of Victoria's Secret, very sexy. De gustibus non est disputandum. Personally I find the VS models very repellant, but only from the neck up! -- Jim
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The offense to my eye is the 'low-entry' trunk style, especially when coupled with the angled rear opening and the associated cat's-eye taillights. And right now nearly _everything_ is that way. Ugh. The trapezoidal opening and matching lights are the first thing I noticed when I first saw a 124 as a car-crazy teenager, and to me are by far the best feature of the car's styling! I prefer 124 sedans to wagons for this very reason. In fact, I happen to think (and I'm sure Jim will disagree strenously here), that straight-across trunk lids, especially those with pronounced curved edges leading down from the decklid to the seal (as on a BMW 2002), look silly. Like the car is pulling a pirate's treasure chest on a trailer. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
In fact, I happen to think (and I'm sure Jim will disagree strenously here), that straight-across trunk lids, especially those with pronounced curved edges leading down from the decklid to the seal (as on a BMW 2002), look silly. Like the car is pulling a pirate's treasure chest on a trailer. R, matey! My faaavorite feature. The low-access trunks, in order to give you enough clearance to actually get into the things, open to near vertical. Which means that the trunk opening can't be too big or you wouldn't be able to reach it to close it. Which makes in all for a nasty squatty little hole of a trunk with a limp-wristed tiny little lid with an awkward closing action. Ugh. Low-access also means that crap will roll out of it if you ever need to leave the lid open to carry something large. Double-ugh. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T
cool, did you get a good deal? Sunil Hari wrote: I'm now the proud owner of a 1992 MB 300D 2.5T - I'm the third owner, all records, smoke silver with beige MB-Tex, 286Kmi. I'm taking delivery this weekend. -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
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yep, I should have never got rid of mine, now everyone has them. I Think at the time I as probably the only one that had a 2.5. Dave M. wrote: Congrats, Sunil! I can see Kaleb turning green already. =) +dm -- Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:21:30 -0800 From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T I'm now the proud owner of a 1992 MB 300D 2.5T - I'm the third owner, all records, smoke silver with beige MB-Tex, 286Kmi. I'm taking delivery this weekend. -- Sunil Hari ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net