Diesel RVs: Re: [diesel_mercedes] 240D : Death By Children

My 240 hauls ass. It has a fresh engine. I had one once that was very slow, had lots of blo-by, that car was a dog. Took a long time to get into 4'th gear. I've noticed if your air filter stays clean (from oil blo-by) the engine is most likely in good shape. Also if they cold start good, good indicator of a good engine. One thing that amazes me is even a worn out Mercedes diesel still starts, maybe not on the first pop but still will start. Max

On Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 10:46 PM, <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:

A College boy in a 240D ? only if you _hate_ the car and want to see it die horribly .

I love our '82 240D and plan to still have it long after the fancier 300D's are sold .

College kids _always_ over speed the engine and that's certain death .

Oddly , SWMBO told me I drive the 240D automatic too fast , I think it's dog slow but I like it anyway ~ it _barely_ keeps up with traffic and doesn't go any faster if I give it the gun so I _never_ give it over 1/2 throttle , not ever .

-Nate

Henry wrote:

Max;
send me some pics and details.
this kid is a nice guy, doesn't have much money, but has heard me talk of my love of and for these old cars.

Thanks
Henry

On 2/14/2014 8:08 AM, Max temple wrote:

I have a very good running 240D, auto for around that price that price. We've driven it to Cali several times. Max

On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 4:03 PM, Ygmir Tunn <ygmir111@...> wrote:
Hi gang.
My daughters friend, who lives in Ventura, sent me this description from
a CL ad.
He's a starving college student, just needs basic transpo, and knows how
I love the old diesels.

he's trying to find something under 2K, that he can mostly drive
locally, once in a while a 500 mile trip "home"

anyone got any good leads?

Thanks
Henry

as follows:

Attention diesel people (you know who you are!), Selling my 84 190d, has
a 5 cylinder 2.5 engine transplant & 5 speed tranny, 15" wheels, newer
headlights, ok tires, good brakes, new ignition key tumbler, ball
joints, new glo plugs, shocks r good, no wrecks -clean title - a well
maintained, 35mpg car, OK interior. About 290K miles on car, 210K on
engine..upgrades/engine/transmission replacement done for
driveability!!! ..the power windows work, sunroof works, heat works but
ac needs to be connected, but it was working before the 5 cylinder
engine was installed - so it is easily fixable- it runs great, would
drive it anywhere as it sits, goes 70mph + up the grade on the 14 fwy.
Cosmetically car is OK+, has a little clearcoat peel, yellow paint,
little dings, etc..interior is mb tex, and is complete, but old. the car
drives straight and smoke is minimal (normal- no blowby). Keeps up with
modern traffic, won't win drag races, but way better than the 4 cylinder
190d, and the 5 speed is really what the Germans had in mind when they
made this car. XLNT commuter transportation, I am 2nd owner (I think),
have put about 140K on this car commuting back n forth from palmdale to
LA for work. Selling because I just bought a Golf TDI and I also have an
87 190d 2.5 turbo so I have too many cars right now. if interested just
call to get the whole story on the car - its a good car, not perfect,
but I have kept this car in pretty good shape for the last 3 years I've
owned it. Not too many of these cars out there, and most are automatic,
and 2.2 engine - this one rides great - so call mike ..car is currently
with my mechanic in Fontana, near intersection of 15 and 10 fwys - will
show by appt...calling is better than emailing!! phone number is
available by clicking the "contact" button

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