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#43 of 2231 Sealing.... by burdawg May 22, 2002 (12:39 pm)
I wouldn't rush to replace the door seals (weatherstrip) unless needed. If they're resonably soft and pliable then try treating them with a rubber preservative. They will be quieter, but it will need to be done on a regular basis. If you replace them yourself figure about $60 per door (4 door, 2 door a little more). Be advised though that the replacement seals, even if said to be OEM, usually don't fit as well as the originals. They always seem to just a tad to large, resulting in insisting on not staying glued down somewhere (usually a corner where they're needed the most). I have found the best prices on "OEM" parts to be from one of the many independent suppliers.
#44 of 2231 by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 22, 2002 (2:06 pm)
You indicated that the car was "good" but not great, so I downgraded the price on that basis. If it's a sharp car, sure $3,500 is okay. I wouldn't call the miles "low" in an absolute sense, but they are low for a 20 year old car that's true. Still, over 100K is over 100K and you have to deal with that. Lots of things can wear out at 100K+, especially suspension parts. And they are often neglected.   These cars do seem to run forever. It may be, in terms of reliability, one of the world's best cars ever made. Think of a Mercedes 300D as a Toyota with real sheet metal.
#45 of 2231 by jrosasmc May 23, 2002 (6:34 am)
Don't forget the Volvo 240s, too. Those cars can run forever, and they were pretty reliable.
#46 of 2231 by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 23, 2002 (8:42 am)
Much overated car in my estimation, but they did run a long time, even if every interior and exterior trim piece fell off them, along with their exhaust systems. They are no Benz in build quality, that's for sure. Sort of a Swedish Chevrolet.
#47 of 2231 by jrosasmc May 23, 2002 (8:58 am)
That's very true; 240s are an overrated car. That's why my father avoided Volvos for a very long time before buying one (an 850). Another comment; old Chevy Caprices are like Volvo 240s. They run a long time, but just about every part of the body falls off.
#48 of 2231 by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 23, 2002 (12:26 pm)
It's the Benz build quality that really sets the car apart from most. No matter what your intention and skill and budget, it is very difficult to build on a crumbling platform
#49 of 2231 Oh, come on! by lancerfixer May 23, 2002 (1:31 pm)
#45 of 48 by jrosasmc May 23, 2002 (07:34 am)   Don't forget the Volvo 240s, too. Those cars can run forever, and they were pretty reliable.   #47 of 48 by jrosasmc May 23, 2002 (09:58 am)    That's very true; 240s are an overrated car. That's why my father avoided Volvos for a very long time before buying one (an 850). Another comment; old Chevy Caprices are like Volvo 240s. They run a long time, but just about every part of the body falls off.   Jeez, kid, form your own opinion and stick with it.
#50 of 2231 ...in my opinion... by autojunkyjosh May 24, 2002 (12:41 am)
Being German I am biased to a MBZ, but I am currently driving an 88 245DL Wagon and have been pretty satisfied. I don't rate it against my Benz because its not in the same class. 1) 1981 MBZ 300D $27,000.<>1988 Volvo 245DL Wagon $17,999. SURVEY SAYS! But both very good cars.
#51 of 2231 by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 24, 2002 (6:02 am)
Yes, that's a fair statement. Not in the same class. Both are good in their respective classes.   I just did an appraisal on a 300SD that rear end a Toyota Solara. Mercedes is running still, Toyota is a total loss. Nobody hurt, that's good!
#52 of 2231 Response by anibalb May 24, 2002 (8:20 am)
Hello,   Mr. Shiftright, thanks for the response. I bought the car. I have the service records that include a major tune up incl. valve adj. 3 months ago. Last year all the shocks and struts were replaced and it got new brakes. I have all the receipts. I have the records that go back to 1994. So the car is indeed in "great" shape. I will replace tires. I am really impressed with the car. Also after all the bad things I hear of the A/C systems I just presumed that it would not work. To my surprise the climate control works just fine and the interior is still a B+.   So, now I just have to learn about this car a little more since I intend to do the maintenace, most of it at least. What do you recommend? Are there service manuals for these things. I think I read somewhere that they exist and are pretty complete.   Any tips for maintenace are appreciated. Where is best place to get parts??? Thanks so much. Glad to join the club!   Oh. There is a lever in the left side of driver's seat. What is it for? I think it would adjust the height of the seat but nothing happens when I pull it. Ideas?

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