Re: [diesel_mercedes] Anyone have a "list" of the "best & worst MB D"?

 

Patricia,

Please consider Nate's advice.

For longevity and easy adaptation to use SVO - the 79? to 84? iron cylinder head 240, 300, and turbo 300.  Chose between the three by how much power you require.  240 bodies are easier to maintain because they have more manual systems and fewer automatic systems, including transmissions.  The 240s and 300s are approximately the same weight, except for the added gadgets and bigger motor. For beauty, chose the 300CD coupes(non-turbo or turbo).  For more practical uses, chose the station wagon.  For lower prices, chose the 4 door sedans.

For power and luxury,  85? to 87? 300 and 350 sedans.  Good news - they actually get better mileage.  Big Caution - the 350s have a mechanical problem - good news - if they have been fixed per the Mercedes procedure, they are OK.

There are several versions of model numbers, so I have left them out.  For instance, some wagons are 300TD - the T means Touring, not Turbo.  When you find a "prospect", post on this group to verify that it is what you want.

(More knowledgeable members - please correct the dates)

Bobby

On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 6:37 PM, patricia_dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com> wrote:

 

I'm on a MB forum that last time I logged on I found a list of the best and worst diesel and gas MB to buy. Sure enough I can't find it now. I knew I should have printed it.

Does anyone have any input???

Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http://purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com

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Bobby Yates Emory

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