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2231 messages, Last post on Nov 11, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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Replying to: burdawg (Jul 29, 2009 10:38 am) |
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Hi. I am new to this forum. I was hoping to gain some advice on a 1995 300D I am interested in. It is a two owner car with about 190k miles. Assuming it is in good condition and has been well maintained (which I still need to verify), what might be a good price to offer the seller? I believe they want around $6,000 for it, but that seems rather high to me based on Edmunds and KBB valuations. As I understand it, the 1994 and 1995 model years of the W124 diesel are pretty good ones to consider, so these are the ones I have been most interested in. As far as problem areas, I understand the wiring harness was recalled on this model, so plan to verify it was taken care of. Would there be a few other check list items anyone would suggest? Many thanks.
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Replying to: jburleig (Aug 04, 2009 8:26 am) So if it needs tires, or mechanical work, or upholstery, etc.---deduct accordingly from the asking price. If you are going to pay "top dollar" (which this is) then you want "top condition". |
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I have a 92 Mercedes 300D 2.5. Metallic Noise Could this be a timing chain? here is a video on you tube. Help! any ideas? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9zelc1990U |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjVmkUTuMGU I think this is why many people don't like diesels... 
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Replying to: underpressure (Aug 04, 2009 11:36 am) Mercedes 190D -- sounds and looks like a worn out piece of iron that never had maintenance, injector pump timing or fuel additives. That engine is "nailing" and begging for some mercy.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 04, 2009 2:55 pm)  It's idling too slow in gear, too - that's why it stalled. At the least it needs some diesel purge. But it fits the old stereotype to a tee.
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Replying to: fintail (Aug 04, 2009 4:45 pm) 
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I have an '84 cdt. I had put a new groumet on the upper link of the transmission linkage. I had bought 2 new groumets, but after the tussel to replace the upper one, I decided to wait on replacing the lower one which connects directly to the floor shifter. It appeared to be fairly snug at that time( a year ago) Well i had some time on my hands last week so I decided to replace the lower groumet on same shifter since the shifter seemed to have some additional play in it. Again I tusseled at replacing the groumet. The tussel is with the design of the keeper which is an improvement over the well-known cottarpin designed keeper. I got it all done and took the benz for a spin and I noticed the trans never shifted to drive althoough the indicater was pointing to D. It seems I have to manually shift from S to L to D toget the gears to change. P, R and N work as they always have. Whats going on with this? Comments, suggestions would be appreciated 
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Replying to: underpressure (Aug 04, 2009 11:36 am) |
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